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Published: 2006-05-07 21:29:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 63542; Favourites: 2562; Downloads: 3864
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Description Having finally finished a project on Friday, I've spent this weekend completely immersed in laziness. I feel as if though I truly needed it. I am worn thin, worn out, worn ragged and wispy like one of those last year's leaves stubbornly clinging to a branch though they're little but skeletons.

Imagination, however, runs wild. Creativity is at an all time high. I want to paint, I want to write, I want to do things... you know, the things you do when you're twitching with ideas.

Aching shoulders and head keep me from the computer though. So, in the computer's stead, I dug out my papier mache, my paints, my old, broken bits and pieces of jewellery, feathers, bric-a-bracs and bits and pieces I've picked up along the way... and sat down to make yet another mask.

Everything worked against me. I couldn't find the piece I wanted to fit over the mask's nose, at first... and when I finally did, I couldn't find the papier mache. Once I did find all the things, the clay still had to stay three hours in the fridge for best effect. I cheated, pulled it out after one and a half, and jumped on it. I had Corpse Bride playing on the dvd at first.

Then I watched Sin City, I watched some Buffy, I watched Dangerous Liaisons, and then suddenly noticed that... it was light outside, the sun was coming up, the mask was done, and I was pleasantly exhausted. I think it's my best one yet.

Sorry about the poor photos. I just want to show it off:
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Comments: 301

Tao242 [2014-11-29 03:21:34 +0000 UTC]

Is the mask itself for sale by any chance? I've been looking everywhere for the perfect mask for my wife and this is above and beyond... 

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djo31 [2013-06-15 11:22:24 +0000 UTC]

AWESOME !!! how U hold the feathers ? i love Ur mask

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noga-gal [2013-04-07 19:56:12 +0000 UTC]

wow!!!

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antonia0iris [2012-12-25 14:39:35 +0000 UTC]

The most beautiful mask i've ever seen!
I was interested in making mask myself and this is really inspirational

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Penguinstew [2012-10-07 11:10:05 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful! I've been looking at mask pictures for the the past few days to try and get inspired (there is a masked ball at the end of the month) and this is the first mask that I've seen and really gotten excited about. While I think mine will be more abstract and less bird, your use of natural (ish) matirials combined with delicate and well placed jewling has gotten some gears turning. Props on turning out an phenominal work of art, props for the photo compistion and thank you thank you for the inspiration. If you have any tips on mask building please feel free to send them my way.

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LanrinHeart [2012-09-18 17:32:34 +0000 UTC]

this is an amazing picture

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mjoygoddess [2012-06-27 21:43:22 +0000 UTC]

I like the pose next to a mirror.
The colors really go together well.
The mask and the jewelry also compliment one another as well as the makeup.
Good Job!

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serialzero [2012-03-16 06:14:30 +0000 UTC]

Stunning! X3
The dark colors of the mask contrast the lighter colors in the lower half of the photo extremely well, and the detail on the beak is very intricate. Beautiful!

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Jaylayson [2012-03-09 04:51:44 +0000 UTC]

Just is fantastic. The mask is amazing. As is the photo. Wow

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greendrgon [2012-02-24 23:32:58 +0000 UTC]

Really wonderful piece.

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PhobiasPhobia [2012-02-21 02:48:52 +0000 UTC]

Wow this really hits me hard with beauty.

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Nelpan [2012-01-18 12:25:52 +0000 UTC]

it is AMAZING! I wonder where do you get all the material for these masks?

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Dreaming--Cloud [2011-10-24 17:57:25 +0000 UTC]

The masks are really stunning ^_^

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shawk77 [2011-05-10 17:11:35 +0000 UTC]

This mask is incredibly beautiful. I love it!!

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Ginkitsune-chan [2011-04-25 21:39:25 +0000 UTC]

This is...
Wow. I honestly think that is the most beautiful mask I've ever seen, and I'm kind of a fanatic.
The picture is beautiful and really unique. I can only hope I'll one day be as good as you.
Keep up the outstanding work!

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arty-wolfe [2011-04-01 15:16:59 +0000 UTC]

Hey - love the mask btw I'm currently working on a production of The Tempest by Shakespeare, and this is along the lines of what I was Ariel (the elemental spirit) to look like - would I be able to use this image on several t-shirts for the cast and crew? I've not finalised the design yet, but it is the current favourite image for us to use. What do you reckon? [link]

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someredheadedchick [2011-01-28 03:14:56 +0000 UTC]

Poor photos my foot!

Not only is the mask just gorgeous, the make up, jewelry, and set up accentuated it! On that note, is that a mirror, or was that photo shopped? My amateur eyes cannot tell

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Celeste-Cloude4evr [2011-01-15 18:57:00 +0000 UTC]

beautiful!!! insta

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ninjachocobogirl [2010-12-13 22:01:55 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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MaartenDefossez [2010-12-12 09:26:24 +0000 UTC]

omg its BEAUTYFUL

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Namingway [2010-12-11 01:06:35 +0000 UTC]

The turquoise eye shadow and lipstick was an excellent choice!

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Lymphae [2010-10-23 04:15:19 +0000 UTC]

This is SO COOL XD

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LadyJacks [2010-10-07 02:07:07 +0000 UTC]

Where did you get the feathers for the front?

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thetravelingbard [2010-09-22 04:46:06 +0000 UTC]

you call that a poor photo?lol, I think its amazing! Such a gorgeous mask! I have a question though, I've never made a mask or anything in my life, so how do you get the face shape to be so nice? Can you buy them pre-made or do you have to use your own face as a model?

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MonkeyMadman [2010-07-27 19:43:40 +0000 UTC]

This is lovely

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ProyectoOniric [2010-04-24 21:13:33 +0000 UTC]

I used this mask [link]

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MadamRavenDesigns [2010-04-12 19:58:17 +0000 UTC]

Amazing

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SARKiSiAN [2010-03-23 17:13:41 +0000 UTC]

Beautifully crafted!!!

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RobinVirga [2010-02-28 03:27:22 +0000 UTC]

Amazing.

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peace-to-the-world [2010-02-17 00:13:11 +0000 UTC]

how did you get the lips that color?

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Verseprose [2010-02-07 02:08:32 +0000 UTC]

This is amazingly beautiful; you did the mask yourself?!

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carly2004 [2010-01-28 02:56:59 +0000 UTC]

this is amazingly beautiful!

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jackkat2020 [2009-10-29 23:26:27 +0000 UTC]

beautiful! i want it!lol

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AGeminiAnachronism [2009-10-22 20:07:00 +0000 UTC]

Very pretty mask and photograph. The work you put into this is incredible, and the whole piece is a delightful visual.

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CatOfShroedinger [2009-10-20 21:26:04 +0000 UTC]

I'm so impressed that I cannot say a word except of "beautiful"...

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CarnivalChild [2009-09-11 05:10:00 +0000 UTC]

this is jawdroppingly amazing.

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violetabonita [2009-07-27 05:57:47 +0000 UTC]

Just wow.

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31kkni [2009-07-22 02:13:49 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.

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flightlessbirdss [2009-07-18 13:58:47 +0000 UTC]

Drop dead STUNNING.

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shiannitako [2009-06-28 14:42:39 +0000 UTC]

i have always loved this mask, one thing though...you think the stone in the choker would be like green or blue. but still a rocking piece and i meant no offense

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HushBlossom [2009-06-17 01:55:28 +0000 UTC]

seriously the best mask I've ever seen

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BlakBadger [2009-05-09 16:12:48 +0000 UTC]

it's stunning

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Elescent [2009-04-24 20:35:55 +0000 UTC]

Wha, I love your Sims stuff, too
This is beautiful. <3 Not a poor photo at all.

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Eralynia [2009-03-24 04:02:08 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful. The beak is so intricate and graceful.

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MALLEfunction [2009-03-18 02:29:51 +0000 UTC]

The coloring here is just spectacular!

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ArteFactos [2009-03-13 20:55:58 +0000 UTC]

absolutely awesome!


excelent work!!

the lipstick, necklace, obviously the ass kicker mask, illumination, shadows, reflects... oh god... i just love it man!!! great great work!

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AF-studios [2009-02-24 18:34:01 +0000 UTC]

Hi
Your beautiful artwork has been featured in Behind the mask news article.
Hope you dont mind.

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SkyeTrinity [2009-02-18 01:28:00 +0000 UTC]

This is a really amazing mask and this is one of the photos I have loved most on DA. I wonder why it is a scrap....just curious.

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lmwilliams [2009-01-25 18:42:26 +0000 UTC]

yayyy i LOVE masks. I used to make them for my drama course at school but stopped when i 'grew up'. Seeing this has connected me back to my love for mask making, especially through the peacock colours. 'The pride of a peacock is the glory of God' so i will be making my own soon!

Inspiring
Provocative
Sultry

WONDERFULLY MADE

and the photos are good too, what are you talking about? Have you seen some of mine??? You have NOTHING to worry about ha ha x

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Cinderbela [2009-01-24 18:33:28 +0000 UTC]

Featured: [link]

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