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This mask was also inspired by the video game "Okami". It's a character from the game, but also a very traditional figure in Japanese mythology; the kitsune, or Japanese fox.

The mask is carved out of 8oz leather, three times the thickness of most Venetian-style leather masks. This allows me to carve the leather deeply, but requires me to shape the entire sculpture by hand with no use of molds or armatures.

I painted it with a variety of acrylic stains that are both waterproof and colorfast. I like to mix my own colors. I also do not use an airbrush...that's all done by hand.

I've done several versions of Kitsune...this is only one.

Many of these pieces are available for sale on my Etsy site; [link]

Description
This mask was also inspired by the video game "Okami". It's a character from the game, but also a very traditional figure in Japanese mythology; the kitsune, or Japanese fox.

The mask is carved out of 8oz leather, three times the thickness of most Venetian-style leather masks. This allows me to carve the leather deeply, but requires me to shape the entire sculpture by hand with no use of molds or armatures.

I painted it with a variety of acrylic stains that are both waterproof and colorfast. I like to mix my own colors. I also do not use an airbrush...that's all done by hand.

I've done several versions of Kitsune...this is only one.

Many of these pieces are available for sale on my Etsy site; [link]