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  Art Cards Gallery
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  Paintings Gallery
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  Masks Gallery

Xothique Designs - Fantasy Art & Masks

Welcome to Xothique Designs(pronounced "Zothique"), the online gallery of Welsh maskmaker and fantasy artist Helen Rich. Click on the images above to explore this exotic gothic world of magic and masquerade.

Xothique Designs' masks are hand crafted in leather and papier mâché using traditional techniques by experienced maskmaker Helen Rich, aka 'Xothique'. Styles range from traditional theatre costume and party wear to more exotic, gothic and fantasy themes. Some, such as the popular Welsh Red Dragon mask, are unique; similar mouldings can be created, but no two masks will ever be identical. Others, such as these party masks, have been cast as permanent moulds, and can be decorated to meet your requirements. Masks available for immediate purchase can be found in the Xothique Designs shop - or, if you have a specific design in mind, please check out Helen's commissions page, and get in touch to discuss your ideas.

'Art cards' are pocket-sized pieces of original art, popular with collectors on eBay, where they are known as ACEOs ("Art Card Editions and Originals"). In the paintings section, you will find larger pieces of fantasy artwork in varied media, including acrylics, pen and ink, watercolours, oils and digital artwork.

You can also find details of Helen's latest projects, exhibitions and sales in her journal, or you may prefer to subscribe to the Xothique Designs RSS feed.