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This aquatic dragon’s streamlined profile helps it cut through the waters smoothly, and its shimmery blue coloration lets it blend in and evade detection as it stalks its prey.
The mask is made of relatively thick 6 oz vegetable-tanned leather. That thickness is a bit much for a lot of the more delicate stuff I do, but it gave this a really nice solidity and heft.
The eye pieces are an iridescent acrylic plastic that reflects greens and yellows depending on angle, and is rose-tinted when looking through it.
I'm feeling really happy with the riveted style I've been working out with these masks. It still always makes me think of like metal panels assembled into a submarine, or something like that. Always gives a bit of a steampunk slant to the aesthetic.
As for overall concept/form/vibe, I feel like I’m doing a good job of hitting my target of the uncanny valley between fursuits and pup hoods. Which means I’m never really sure if there are enough people who want this sort of thing for it to be viable. But I like them, and I think it’s good to push a greater variety of ideas out into the world.
Previously seen here, and assembly photos here.
And it’s up for sale on my Etsy shop!
It’s a crystal whale, it’s a palace, it’s a spaceship, it’s a magical guts garden. Here is Sidera’s Spaceship !
It was the first time I saw such an accurate 3d model based on one of my designs (you can see the research HERE). Joy ! (cg/animation: Michel Pecqueur).
Sidera’s opening is available on youtube and vimeo !
"Folklore"
2020
Narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
"Type D Orca"
2020
Orca (Orcinus orca)
"Massive"
2023
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
Fun-loving Humpback whale. I had the great privilege and joy of seeing these animals in the wild almost a year ago, though unfortunately there was no jumping.
Long Whale
