Masquerade Masks

My methods of mask construction have been researched and developed over several years, based on the traditional techniques of Venetian mask-makers. All of my masks are completely hand made by me, from the carefully sculpted patterns and moulds to the layered papier m�ch� and crafted leather of the finished pieces. Papier m�ch� forms require several coats of gesso and repeated sanding to achieve a smooth surface before painting. Masks may then be further decorated with a variety of finishes, including metal-leaf, antiquing and crackle glaze. Some may also be covered in a range of fabrics including holographic designs, brocades, satin, antique lace, suede and kid leather. During this final stage, each mask takes on its own persona; no two masks will ever be identical, even if they are made from the same mould.

Click the thumbnails for more information. Where applicable, number tags on images indicate several similar designs.

Animals

Pantomime Cat 5 Masquerade Mask - click for details
Pantomime Cat 7 Masquerade Mask - click for details
Pantomime Cat 9 Masquerade Mask - click for details
Crow Feather Masquerade Mask - click for details
Red Lion Masquerade Mask - click for details
Horus Mask - click for details
Wolf Masquerade Mask - click for details
The Mouse King Masquerade Mask - click for details
Large Rhino Masquerade Mask - click for details
Pantomime Cat 2 Masquerade Mask - click for details
Pantomime Cat 4 Masquerade Mask - click for details
Ebony Tower - White Rabbit Masquerade Mask - click for details
Pantomime Cat 6 Masquerade Mask - click for details
Pantomime Cat 8 Masquerade Mask - click for details
Bee Masquerade Mask - click for details
Leo Masquerade Mask - click for details
Tabby Masquerade Mask - click for details
Halcyon Masquerade Mask - click for details
Queen of Cats Masquerade Mask - click for details
Little Rhino Masquerade Mask - click for details
Pantomime Cat 1 Masquerade Mask - click for details
Pantomime Cat 3 Masquerade Mask - click for details
Cthulhu Masquerade Mask - click for details
Haunter Of The Dark Masquerade Mask - click for details
Hoodie Craw Masquerade Mask - click for details
Owlet Masquerade Mask - click for details
Hellcat Masquerade Mask - click for details

Celestial

Starlight Masquerade Mask - click for details
Hespere, Daughter of the Night Masquerade Mask - click for details
Moon Masquerade Mask - click for details
Nebula Masquerade Mask - click for details
Corona Masquerade Mask - click for details

Egyptian

Akhenaten Masquerade Mask - click for details
Sutekh Headdress Masquerade Mask - click for details
Ra Headdress Masquerade Mask - click for details
Khnum Masquerade Mask - click for details
Anubis Masquerade Mask - click for details
Isis Masquerade Mask - click for details
Dark Isis Masquerade Mask - click for details
Anubis Headdress Masquerade Mask - click for details
Isis Queen of the Sun Masquerade Mask - click for details
Anubis Hound Masquerade Mask - click for details
Bast Mask - click for details
Anubis, Guardian Of The Gates Masquerade Mask - click for details

Fantasy

Butterfly Spirit Masquerade Mask - click for details
Delight Masquerade Mask - click for details
Alicorno Masquerade Mask - click for details
Fierybird Masquerade Mask - click for details
This Was The Way Of Things. Masquerade Mask - click for details
Steampunk Style Masquerade Mask - click for details
Alicorno Nero Masquerade Mask - click for details
Curly Whirly Masquerade Mask - click for details
Malachite Warrior Masquerade Mask - click for details
Social Butterfly Masquerade Mask - click for details
Griffon Masquerade Mask - click for details
Welsh Red Dragon (y Ddraig Goch) Masquerade Mask - click for details
Malachite Masquerade Mask - click for details
Gorgon Masquerade Mask - click for details

Gothic

Slightly Batty Masquerade Mask - click for details
Nocturne Masquerade Mask - click for details
Red Thorn Masquerade Mask - click for details
Abaddon Masquerade Mask - click for details
Shadowmask - click for details
Dia de los Muertos Sugar Skull Masquerade Mask - click for details
Tick Tock Masquerade Mask - click for details
Demonique Masquerade Mask - click for details
Pipistrelle Masquerade Mask - click for details
Loki Masquerade Mask - click for details
Dark Joker Masquerade Mask - click for details
Dia de los Muertos Roses Masquerade Mask - click for details
Man in the Iron Mask - click for details
Dem Bones Skull Mask - click for details
Gargoyle Masquerade Mask - click for details
Little Devil Masquerade Mask - click for details
Prince of Shadows Masquerade Mask - click for details
Persephone Masquerade Mask - click for details
Maleficium Masquerade Mask - click for details
The Alchemist Masquerade Mask - click for details

Nature Spirits

Frost Sprite Masquerade Mask - click for details
Green Man Summer King Masquerade Mask - click for details
Sylvian Laureate Headdress Masquerade Mask - click for details
Sea Sprite Masquerade Mask - click for details
River Spirit Masquerade Mask - click for details
Blizzard Masquerade Mask - click for details
Brimstone Masquerade Mask - click for details
Green Man Mask - click for details
Oberon Masquerade Mask - click for details
Elven Elegance Masquerade Mask - click for details
Ignis Masquerade Mask - click for details
Atlanticus Masquerade Mask - click for details
Tumble Leaf Masquerade Mask - click for details
Titania Masquerade Mask - click for details
Green Man - Autumn King Masquerade Mask - click for details

Party

Red and Black Harlequin Masquerade Mask - click for details
Elegant Eyes Masquerade Mask - click for details
Black and Gold Harlequin Masquerade Mask - click for details
Right Twisted Harlequin Masquerade Mask - click for details
Intrigue 1 Masquerade Mask - click for details
Roaring Twenties Masquerade Mask - click for details
Gilded Decadence Masquerade Mask - click for details
Left Twisted Harlequin Masquerade Mask - click for details

Traditional And Theatre

Gratiano in Black Masquerade Mask - click for details
The Jester Masquerade Mask - click for details
Aristophanes in Gold Masquerade Mask - click for details
Gratiano Masquerade Mask - click for details
Russian Doll Masquerade Mask - click for details
Columbine Masquerade Mask - click for details
Zanni Masquerade Mask - click for details
Arlecchino Masquerade Mask - click for details
Mandarin Masquerade Mask - click for details
Mei Lan Masquerade Mask - click for details

Other

Babylonian Gods Masquerade Mask - click for details
Cardinal Masquerade Mask - click for details
Deep Purple Masquerade Mask - click for details