~ Butterflies I Have Met ~

Posted on April 26, 2011 by masqueHysteria

I do so love the Butterfly with all it’s erratic grace, endless presentations, and moments of complete still. dEj

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May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on,
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.
~Irish Blessing

The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough. ~Rabindranath Tagore

More photos of butterflies here ~ I Do Love the Butterfly!

Contact or Email David: David Earl Johnson G+

All images available in various sizes and media upon request

All images are the copyrighted property of masquehysteria (c) dEj 2011

~Overlay Skulls~

Posted on April 25, 2011 by masqueHysteria

A slideshow presentation of a few images I took of two skulls and the many ways they said “show us”. Any and all of our images are available as prints, postcards, and calendars… and we’re working on T-Shirts!

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All printed items are priced on request.

See the smiles we cast your way, david and Karen

(513) 374-1314 masqueHysteria@live.com

~KarenDragonMasque~

Posted on March 19, 2011 by masqueHysteria

My Dragon and I collaborated on this head appliance designed with her alone in mind. I think she created an amazing paint finish with the perfect touch of accessories.

: KarenDragonmasque against abstract background by Andra Haynes

: ~KarenDragonMasque~ by dEj of masqueHysteria with paint by Karen A. Hamlin aka KarenDragon

: ~KarenDragonMasque~ by dEj of masqueHysteria with paint by Karen A. Hamlin aka KarenDragon

: ~KarenDragonMasque~ by dEj of masqueHysteria with paint by Karen A. Hamlin aka KarenDragon

: ~KarenDragonMasque~ by dEj of masqueHysteria with paint by Karen A. Hamlin aka KarenDragon

KarenDragonmasque against abstract background by Andra Haynes

~Glad Cow Disease~

Posted on March 16, 2011 by masqueHysteria

This guy just never stops smiling! ~Glad Cow~ is a 24″ tall wall hanging, and stands as testament to the durability of our pieces. This fellow has spent a total of 5 years hanging around outdoors and has weathered little.

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“The pursuit of happiness always leads to unhappiness.

Keep still. There it is.” Happy Cow

~Dragon in a Box~

Posted on March 15, 2011 by masqueHysteria

~ A Slice of KarenDragon ~

This piece is an actual “life” mask of Karen. The process of sitting for the mask is less than one half hour of the subjects time. The rest happens in studio. The results are quite realistic and provide a lasting keepsake.

Trust me… you’d never get this Dragon in a box!

~Karen Dragon Memory Box~

A framed presentation of KarenDragon’s ~Life masque, personalized to her unique spirit.

Image, mask creation, and pricing available upon request.

See the smiles we cast your way, dEj and KarenDragon

~Skull with Two Cicadas~

Posted on March 3, 2011 by masqueHysteria

~Skull with Two Cicadas, features a handpainted plaster skull accompanied by two cicadas, mounted on solid wood with a corrugated tin roof surround in a solid wood perimeter frame. This framed piece is 11-1/2″W x 12-1/2″H x 2-1/2″D. All tin and wood components are reused / recycled / and or found materials.

Cicada detail

~ Truly one of kind!

Image, mask creation, and comission pricing available upon request.

See the smiles we cast your way, dEj and KarenDragon

~Love the Sun~

Posted on March 2, 2011 by masqueHysteria

“There is a muscular energy in sunlight corresponding to the spiritual energy of the wind.” ~ Annie Dillard

~Love the Sun

Sun King mask on Guatemalan textile brocade. Mounted on solid wood backboard in 19-1/2″W x 21-1/2″H solid wood frame. Framed finished in acrylics. All fabric and wood are reused/recycled/found materials.

Image, mask creation, and comission pricing available upon request.

See the smiles we cast your way, dEj and KarenDragon

~Pearl masque ~

Posted on February 24, 2011 by masqueHysteria

~Pearl masque modeled by KarenDragon of masqueHysteria

This lightweight and comfortable partial masque was custom fit for Karen and painted by her to a very durable pearlescent finish with acrylics, and final coated with a water resistant top coat.
We will happily create a custom designed and fitted masque for you based on your idea or vision. A custom fit partial mask, complete to the level of ~Pearl, is modestly priced at $120.00. We will take your masque to any level you desire. We can create the form and complete the shaping and acrylicizing, at which point you can take over and finish yourself, or even have your favorite artist paint for you. Ready to paint and decorate, your custom partial masque will cost $80.00.
These masques are very durable and with any reasonable care will last a lifetime of functional use. Order a group for an event whether social or arts. Consider the keepsake value of family masque portraiture, and give us a call. We show work and accept commissions by appointment in our private gallery. We create the basic custom masque shell at our place or yours, by appointment as well.

Thanks for your time, see the smiles we cast your way,
David and Karen

~Pearl masque~ partial mask created for KarenDragon

~Pricing and commissions on request~

~Loki~

Posted on January 30, 2011 by masqueHysteria

The mask that came to be titled Loki.

Back in Hawthorne, Florida, my old hometown. 2007

~Winter Elf~

Posted on January 30, 2011 by masqueHysteria

~Winter Elf~ by dEj of masqueHysteria with paint by Amy Lowe

~Winter Elf by dEj of masqueHysteria with paint by Amy Lowe

~Winter Elf~ is an example of a what we refer to as a head appliance. Head appliances are custom fit to the individual and are worn as one would wear a helmet.