Well, my trip to visit my brother in Vegas has led to inspiration; Venetian masks.
These are the "birds". Don't ask me what kind of birds they are 'cause I don't know. Venetain birds I guess. Italian birds.
The designs are all very embarrassingly derivative of the masks I saw in the mask shop at The Venetian. I liked them so much that the next day I was sketching and everything I did had gold piping and lots of swirly swirls. Like![[profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
moko_mokosaid at the time; "It's not like you have them in front of you...so you were just inspired by them".
So yeah... here they are.
These are the "birds". Don't ask me what kind of birds they are 'cause I don't know. Venetain birds I guess. Italian birds.
The designs are all very embarrassingly derivative of the masks I saw in the mask shop at The Venetian. I liked them so much that the next day I was sketching and everything I did had gold piping and lots of swirly swirls. Like
moko_mokosaid at the time; "It's not like you have them in front of you...so you were just inspired by them".So yeah... here they are.
The "birds" from another angle:
I guess it's sort of a fanciful raven.
I love this design...
It's one of those rare masks that actually looks great on me. Curiously enough, I'm not a mask wearer. I want to do it in all kinds of different color combinations. I was a little cheesed when I did this one, because the silver paint pen I was using for the swirls (which was brand new & pretty pricey) clogged up on me and nearly blotted all over the place. I had to switch to gold. It actually looks good that way, though.
This one is simple but fun. I think the red/white/black masks look the most "Venetian".
I love the copper swirls on white. I was going to go with red, but I decided to keep my swirls metallic (except for the black).
The cool thing about these is that they are completely wearable & very durable. The masks I saw in the Venetian were lovely but SO delicate with gold leaf and plaster detailing...they'd probably crack with too much handling or wearing. These are all leather & just as tough as anything I make. I predict they'll be great party masks.
I guess it's sort of a fanciful raven.
I love this design...
It's one of those rare masks that actually looks great on me. Curiously enough, I'm not a mask wearer. I want to do it in all kinds of different color combinations. I was a little cheesed when I did this one, because the silver paint pen I was using for the swirls (which was brand new & pretty pricey) clogged up on me and nearly blotted all over the place. I had to switch to gold. It actually looks good that way, though.
This one is simple but fun. I think the red/white/black masks look the most "Venetian".
I love the copper swirls on white. I was going to go with red, but I decided to keep my swirls metallic (except for the black).
The cool thing about these is that they are completely wearable & very durable. The masks I saw in the Venetian were lovely but SO delicate with gold leaf and plaster detailing...they'd probably crack with too much handling or wearing. These are all leather & just as tough as anything I make. I predict they'll be great party masks.
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The Somnium sounds devine...I love a light floral/citrus. It makes me feel clean & happy.
I finished your mask tonight! Hopefully I will get to the post office in time to mail it on Saturday (if not, then Monday for sure).
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Have you ever tried painting on textiles? I can so see those colors and swirlies on a silk scarf....