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Published: 2008-11-21 00:05:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 26380; Favourites: 815; Downloads: 3497
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This mask was inspired by a mural in Narita Airport! If you've ever flown to Tokyo, you've probably seen it...Based on Asian motifs, I made this my own creation by using a unique technique of leather sculpting that I have pioneered (because I'm self taught and I didn't know what the heck I was doing!).
The mask is carved out of 8oz leather, three times the thickness of most Venetian-style leather masks. This allows me to carve the leather deeply, but requires me to shape the entire sculpture by hand with no use of molds or armatures.
I painted it with a variety of acrylic stains that are both waterproof and colorfast. I like to mix my own colors. I also do not use an airbrush...that's all done by hand.
Many of these pieces are available for sale on my Etsy site; [link]
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How much do you charge for a custom mask? I love your art!!
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This is beautiful...i wish i could have this...wow.
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Thanks...glad you like it.
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this is very whimsical and creative!!...I love the assymetry of this one
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This and the fighting betas are probably my favorites
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How wonderful. I think I vaguely remember the mural you're talking about at Narita! I love the way that blue and gold contrast. You are very talented.
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Wow... stunning. I dabble in leather and am self-taught, too. I hope to be this good, one day.
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I love the flair of the tail at the temple and how the bubbles trail across the forehead. Great color on the fish itself, too.
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Thank you very much.
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you can just bend the mask into the shape u want? i never done any of this kind but after seeing your work im just realllly curious lol. If you carve the leather then what do you fill in the cut area?
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Check out my journal entries on the front page of my DA site...there you'll find one called "How to make a mask" that should answer all your questions.
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this is stunning
i will have to check out your etsy for a masquarade I have comming up 
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This one's probably my favorite in terms of design and colors. I LOVE the colors.
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Oh my... this is soooo beautiful. Amazing really!
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I truly love the blue-black color on this, and the goldfish is just perfect.
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Oh my goodness! That mask is absolutely breathtaking! You did wonderfully!
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Thanks! It's a rather simple design but the goldfish flows in such a happy way...
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OH MY GOD! I want one..BAD!!! itΒ΄s beautiful and I couldnΒ΄t find it on your Etsy site
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I have a pattern saved & can make another for you.
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I especially like how the bubbles play across the black...
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It's got such a delicate look but at the same time it's made of thick leather, it's captivating.
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Thank you!
Yeah I like the idea of utilitarian art; art that's something you can use & handle every day.
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I have featured your work in my Top 10 list for 2008 here:
[link]
thank you for sharing your artistic vision with us - and have a wonderful 2009!
Warm Regards.
Sandi
aka `oibyrd
PS - I apologize for the cut-and-paste - all a part of time management
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Thanks so much for including me in your collection, Sandi. I'm honored. ^_^
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you're really skilled, keep up your wonderful work
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Your work is beautiful ^_^
Maybe you would consider my suggestion - when you upload a picture, divide it in 2 and present a person wearing a mask along with the picture of the mask alone, it would give the viewer a better angle perhaps.
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