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Verdigris Leather Lion Mask by *merimask:iconmerimask:

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©2009 *merimask
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Well, again I'm not sure if this mask is really in keeping with this gallery (which is supposed to be my "Asian-themed" art), but I'm so darn pleased with this mask that I can't help sharing it!

I was trying to re-create the look of an aged bronze lion statue, with this mask. I wasn't really sure that the treatment would translate well, but the more I developed the coloring (a series of paint layers ranging dark green through aqua & finally bright bronze) the happier I was with the overall effect.

As always, this is made of hand carved, hand shaped leather. No molds or forms are used; the design is entirely my own.

If you like my work, please visit my Etsy shop! [link]

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*Gavade Jan 19, 2009, 1:19:56 PM
Now I do like that, excellent shape and design.

Very nice colours with the tints, looks almost bronze....
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*nightsneverland Jan 19, 2009, 1:31:14 PM
Lions are very very special to me and I am a Leo too, but I hardly even like the way lions are portrayed as a mask. This one is just gorgeous!!

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~purplerebecca Jan 19, 2009, 1:52:45 PM
Oooh, I like it!

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Mood: Love *Lionsong Jan 19, 2009, 2:24:45 PM
I am always amazed by your leather masks, this one truly reminds me of an old bronze piece made from a melt to christen some ancient king's face in a masquerade ball. Beautiful work bravo!

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~Dragons-Heart Jan 19, 2009, 2:32:46 PM
Wonderful

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~Der-Fuchsprophet Jan 19, 2009, 4:11:46 PM
Oh, wow, what a lovely effect. =D

Hahahah, I love it. Reminds me of one of the landmarks in Lucerne. ([link])

It was a beautiful statue. c:

I like lions. They make such a beautiful motif. Especially with the European touch.

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~xXx-Twisted-xXx Jan 19, 2009, 4:16:57 PM
WOW this mask is so gorgeous and it so does look like an aged bronze statue!


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There are painters who transform the sun to a yellow spot, but there are others who with the help of their art and their intelligence, transform a yellow spot into the sun. ~ Pablo Picasso
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~tallydragon Jan 19, 2009, 7:04:25 PM
There's asian lions, so it counts! lol. The aged bronze effect is beautiful.
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~Agorphia Jan 19, 2009, 10:04:41 PM
I love the colors! I think you did the aged bronze effect wonderfully and beautifully. :3

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