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merimask — Japanese Goldfish Mask
Published: 2008-11-21 00:05:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 26383; 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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Thanks!
That's a good idea. I wish there was an option to show more than one angle of a 3-d piece...I'm pretty awful at photo manipulation.
Anyway, at my Etsy site you can see many of these from several angles.
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I love how the fish curls around the side of the mask...fabulous!
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Thanks! You can get really dynamic when shaping leather...it's very versatile.
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Tonawanda???! The "Smelly Swamp?!" (In Iroqouis) I grew up there, ages ago, near Kenmore [L]East. ^_^ Bully for you!
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Yep, that's less than a mile from my house. ^_^
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Hey there, Ms Andrea,
I will probably visiting my folks in Williamsville in mid-October, and I was wondering whether you have studio hours when flunkoids from the public can view your stuff.
Eric
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Hi Eric,
Well, I never know what I'm going to be doing, but when the time gets closer drop me a message & perhaps we'll work something out.
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Hi, Ms Andrea,
I'm in WNY this week and early next week, and I was wondering whether there might be any conveeeenient time when I might be able to stop by and see your work. If not, yuhknow, no big deal if you are busy.
Eric
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(Intake of breath) How beautiful and elegant. That trail of bubbles and the twirly ribbons in the photo... as usual, it's the little things that make it. Just great.
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Thanks so much...I'm into the details.
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Out of all your works I love this one the most!
So Elegant and simple, it's gorgious!
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Thank you! Yeah, sometimes less is more...I like the simplicity of this piece too.
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I love your works. I'll deffinately be buying one of these for next years halloween masquerade!
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Wow. This makes me want to go out and buy a crap-ton of leather....
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I buy a side at a time. 1-800-TANNERY. Best tooling leather in America.
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You know, you may call this japanese, but it wouldn't be very out of place in a European ball
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Very true! The burnished gold and flowing design looks almost baroque...
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It does! And the gold isn't over shiny either. Its this burnished shade which goes so gorgeously with black that I have to keep myself from jumping up and down and squeaking with excitement
and you know what really pleases? The attention to small detail - like the trail of bubbles. Makes it obvious that you put a lot of time and effort into your pieces
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Wow, this is amazing - it must have taken you a long time, and however long it took, it is certainly worth it! Beautiful!
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Thank you very much! Actually, compared to some of my pieces I found this one very relaxing & quick to do. It's a simple design except for the carving...
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It's beautiful. You must have some patience- but the end results are amazing!
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That is so awesome. The photo in itself is a work of art.
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Thanks! I have REALLY been working on my photography skills. It doesn't matter how good the masks are if the photography doesn't reflect the quality of the work. I learned that over the past year, ever since I opened up my Etsy online store. Good pics are key, there.
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Your work in photography definitely pays off, and your masks are stunning. I love artistic masks, so I think I'll go ahead and watch you for more of your work.
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Thank you! Fish & dragons are my favorite things to draw/make, so I always seem to be doing them. Glad you like 'em!
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Thanks! You should see the mural I based this on...it's stunning.
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