masks
“Studying facial features and expressions is a great window to understanding the mind and how the face reacts to emotions repressed and expressed. I am a sculptor of wrinkles.”
—Amber
The Queen
NFS
Papier-mâché painted with acrylic
This masks is inspired by the German Fasching Masks.
Zanni #1
Paper mache painted with acrylic
Inspired by the fantastic servant characters in commedia d'elle Arte.
The Queen (side view)
Paper mache painted with acrylic
Zanni #2
Paper mache painted with acrylic
Another wonderful servant character inspired by commedia d'elle Arte.
Seasons
NFS
Papier-mâché painted with acrylic
This mask in inspired by the idea of the change from young woman of spring to the crone of winter.
Dottore
NFS
Papier-mâché painted with acrylic
Dottore is one of the "vecchi" characters in commedia d'elle Arte.
Pantalone
SOLD
Papier-mâché painted with acrylic
Pantalone is one of the "vecchi" in commedia d'elle Arte.
Tartaglia
NFS
Papier-mâché painted with acrylic, wool hair
Tartaglia is another of the "vecchi" in commedia d'elle Arte.
The Mouse Queen (on stage)
Theatrically functional.
The Mouse Queen
NFS
Papier-mâché painted with acrylic
Inspired by the Mouse Queen character, Lady Mouserinks, in E.T.A. Hoffman's original story of "The Nutcracker and the Mouseking"
The Guilder
NFS
Papier-mâché painted with acrylic
Inspired by the German Fasching Masks.
Custom Theatre Masks
Papier-mâché painted with acrylic
These 30-some masks were made custom for a theatre company in Chicago, IL.
The Queen (side view)
NFS
Papier-mâché painted with acrylic
This masks is inspired by the German Fasching Masks.
Zanni #2
FOR SALE
Papier-mâché painted with acrylic
Inspired by the servants of commedia d'elle Arte.
Zanni #1
FOR SALE
Papier-mâché painted with acrylic
Inspired by the servants of commedia d'elle Arte.