A handful of leaves...

News:
My photographer's gone missing, so I had to attempt things myself. Please forgive the sorry portrayals, everyone's had a few terrible pictures taken and I'm sure the masks would appreciate being seen for what they are.

I've got a few woodland masks just in time for spring - everything is flowering here, I've counted seven species of blooms. I also have three other masks almost ready, so some good stuff should be online toward the end of the week.

I've been sleeping 13 hours at a stretch following school weeks, so my break will be divided between working on two websites, masks, mask photography, and becoming reacquainted with my pillow and sheets.

Speaking of my website, it's in the works. I've got the main mask gallery, and then a separate section for stuff I've done that's more likely to be personal - pages for the rare bit of 2D art I can almost be proud of or a poem here and there (I used to write brilliant narrative poetry... in the fourth grade. I wonder what happened?)

As usual, if I haven't replied to your comments, I promise I'm not ignoring you. I just need a little time to catch up.

Soon to come:
- A Red Fox - nearly completely painted
- A Bauta, my variation on a traditional Venetian style (complete)
- A Wood Fae, detailing in progress
- A couple of Columbinas or Dominoes, or whatever strikes me while I've got free time

About the Masks:
Generally speaking, the masks are painted formed leather, usually in a single layer. They're hand-sculpted with no mold, and occasionally surface carving or tooling is employed. They are lined in suede and unvarnished on the inner face to preserve the natural breathing quality of the leather for comfort. The outer face is painted and water-resistant. By virtue of the quality of materials, they tend to be reasonably durable, gently flexible, and very lightweight.

Commission Information:
If you like any of the masks in my gallery or would like a custom mask, please feel free to ask. All sales are by commission - very rarely do I have extra masks laying around for sale, because if they aren't created with an owner in mind I tend to get too attached, and because I have precious little spare time. (The good news is it means more versatility in what you can request.) My availability for commission varies tremendously because I have a full-time life entirely outside of artwork - 80% of the year I am cramming any art I do into a 27-hour-a-day schedule. However, I am open for inquiry at any time. If you are a dA member, you can write me a note; otherwise, you can contact me through my website, whatever you feel comfortable with.

Clubs to Look Into

LeatherArtisans - Gorgeous leatherwork by talented craftspeople, a club with a warm and open community.
Mask-Making-Artisans - A maskmaker's community showcasing a number of artists and some very diverse styles.