Theatrical Face Masks
Black Russian 
Spring 
Starburst 
Staghorn 
Mischief 
Trixabell 
Nymph 
Harlequin 
Autumn 
Angel Heart
The hand crafted masks are original editions and are life size, light enough to be worn or for purely ornamental purposes.
Each has a different theme either taken from a commissioned request for fictional or mythological characters (midsummer's night dream characters, unicorn, snowqueen, court jester, etc) or a character I want to produce for personal research, for gifts or display.
In the past I have created masks for fancy dress balls, venician mask parades, actors, stage production companies, puppetry.
Technique to Date
Once i have a theme I make numerous preparatory sketches of the masks characteristics: features, colouration, details, and (particularly for a commissioned brief) its personality (humorous, happy, sad, mischievous, etc).
The mask begins with a base cast of papier-mâché or layered p.v.a. and newspaper strips. at this 'wet' stage I add parts, extend features or cut away areas.
When I am happy with the masks aesthetics i begin details of painting glitter, gloss, gold leaf, etc and hand sew haberdashery: sequins, ribbon, glass beads, feathers, bells.
The masks can take from two weeks to three months to complete depending on scale technicalities and detail.