Bird Masquerade

I am in love with the victorian Masquerade masks, especially those that look like birds. I have been wanting a bird mask for years, but have not just seen one when I am out and about shopping.

It started off with a sketch... So this year since I didn't have a darn clue what to be for Halloween, (being busy with work and all) I decided to head to Hobby Lobby to grab all of the things I would need to just try and make a bird mask. Well needless to say I got all that I could and let my creative mind run & it was a blast!

I used a pre-made face mask, cut it down to size and reshaped the eye holes (why do they always make them so tiny?).
Then for the beak I used paper mache and molded it just how I wanted it. The paper mache took a couple of days to dry before I could start decorating. This part of the process was a little annoying to me - because I wanted to decorate it right away. I managed to be patient, and once it was dry... I went wild on it!
Well now it is complete and I wanted to share!

KB

Do a Little Pumpkin Dance!

Do a little dance - make a little pumpkin pie? I don't know, but I started drawing this as a past Halloween memory of my guy. He has worn his beloved pumpkin head for years in a row... and broke the mask last year... bummer. (as much as I loved the pumpkin head, I was not too bummed because I secretly wanted him to be a little more creative for Halloween and come up with another costume this year!)

We'll see what he ends up doing this year!?
I don't even know what I am going to be quite yet still stirring up some ideas!