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Here is a third "flaming Kitsune" mask, commissioned by the same fire juggling troup that commissioned the first two (elsewhere in my "Japan inspired" gallery). I have to say, I like this one best of all.

The others were on a black and white base, respectively. This time they wanted a "red fox" base, so I decided to add the carved fur details just to make it properly "foxy". The combination of traditional Japanese flames, traditional Japanese kitsune mask shape, and realistic fur is really interesting, IMO.

This mask, (like all my work) is made completely from one piece of 8oz vegetable-tanned tooling leather, hand carved and hand shaped without molds or forms. Painted with Liquitex acrylics. Custom masks like this one can be requested only at my online Etsy shop: [link]
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~browniethehamster Apr 28, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
This reminds me of the Akatsuki and their cloak symbol.
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Mood: Amazed ~SkaparnEmmi Jan 1, 2012  Student General Artist
Wow theese are amazing! when I saw this I was thinking about Firefox ;)
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*Ellygator Apr 23, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Wonderful bold colors!
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*merimask Apr 25, 2011  Professional Artisan Crafter
Thank you. :-) Yes, I was worried that the red flames would get lost in the red fur, but it worked out ok because I used a really bright red.
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~cyborgagent017 Apr 22, 2011
A black and silver fox with blue flames would be cool! Love it!
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*merimask Apr 25, 2011  Professional Artisan Crafter
Oh yes! That would be just beautiful too...blue foxfire!
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=Animus-Panthera Apr 22, 2011  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
This one is definitely my favorite, too. Somehow it just seems a little bit more fantastical with a touch of realism, like maybe this creature actually exists somewhere or something, you know?
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*merimask Apr 25, 2011  Professional Artisan Crafter
Thank you. :-) I was happy with this guy...the fur was a good idea (I hope the customer likes him!)
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=Animus-Panthera Apr 25, 2011  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
I'm sure he'll be very happy with it.
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