New Masks at Edge of Urge

Get these new masks at the Edge of Urge before they're gone. These are original, wearable pieces of artwork by yours truly.

Edge of Urge models wearing masks

My masks were featured on the Edge of Urge blog as a top pick of the week!

Owl Masks

Last week I was challenged to create an owl mask. Once I got started, I couldn't stop. I looked at various photographs of owls in their natural settings and realized that owls come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Obviously, not purple, bronze, or silver but hey, I took this opportunity to use my artistic license. I'll be the first to admit that the last two styles of masks look like Viking Owls, but that's what I love about them. I ventured out into layering pieces of cut leather using leather cement. This adds more of a "feathery" look. The almond shaped beak took a minute to get right but I think it's actually the most comfortable mask style of all of the ones I've done so far. And, I was able to master the fine art of tying an adjustable elastic strap. Now they are suitable for all heads -- big and small. The paint job on these is more elaborate too. I have several layers and washes of color (especially on the last two), which gives it depth and dimension.









My brain is constantly on overload with ideas for working with leather. There are so many possibilities. I will also be posting a photo of the mask with the long horns. It turned out great! Who knew leather could stand on its own like that?

Masks At the Edge of Urge

I just delivered all of my new masks to the Edge of Urge, a great boutique located right downtown on Market Street in Wilmington. There are only 11 left so hurry out to grab yours before they're gone.







Check out the slideshow of all the masks.

Edge of Urge

I am really pleased that some of my screenprinted tote bags, tee-shirts, and cards are now selling at Edge of Urge, an awesome shop at a primo location right downtown in Wilmington (18 Market Street). The store was recently featured in Coastal Living Magazine.


Here's one of the tote bags that's in the shop...


and here are the cards...