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A new griffin mask, this time with an oxidized iron and blue pewter finish. The surface texture of this particular mask, made from a thicker section of leather than my usual pieces, looks a little like pitted metal or worn stone. Makes me think of a gargoyle or an old door knocker.

This particular piece has sold, but another can be custom-ordered through Etsy, here:
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~shmeeden Mar 20, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks!
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~silvercrow Jan 17, 2012  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
beautiful work!
Your mask have something very different from what i usually see on the net, refreshing! :clap:
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~shmeeden Jan 17, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks very much! You do some really amazing work yourself!
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:iconmnkewrench:
Great piece..nicely finished...the eyeglass effect..is that.. from the forming mould..or is that framing inside ?
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~shmeeden Jan 15, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks! :) By eyeglass effect, do you mean the raised ridges around the eyeholes, that lead out into the feathers? I get that effect by pinching the leather between my thumb and finger, and shaping it at different stages while it's drying. I hand-sculpt all the masks from leather, so there's actually no mould used, and no framing inside at all. :)
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:iconmnkewrench:
awesome work..thanks for answering the question..checked the gallery ..great variety...
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~shmeeden Jan 17, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks very much! :)
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~LadyDamonia Jan 14, 2012  Student General Artist
The way you bentand cut the edge to make feathers is amazing. Wonderful job!
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