Head and Neck Cancer Sculpture

Posted on January 17, 2016 by masqueHysteria

My recently completed piece for the Brandon C. Gromada Head and Neck Cancer Foundation to help raise a few bucks in an upcoming fundraising auction. The goal of the foundation is to generate funds for the development of innovative and more effective treatments which lead to cures for head and neck cancers, most of which are some type of squamous cell cancer (SCC).

If you wish to learn more about the subject or perhaps make a donation here is a link.
http://www.gromadacancerfndn.org/about/about_the_foundation-3/

This piece itself, as yet untitled, is constructed of cloth, plaster, wire, “Durabond 90”, and acrylics. The web pattern implies the metal mask a patient wears during radiation treatments for head & neck cancer.

Love All, Trust Few, Harm None, dEj

“Robirda”

Posted on January 17, 2016 by masqueHysteria

“Robirda” by David Earl Johnson of masqueHysteria

“She had blue skin,
And so did he.
He kept it hid
And so did she.
They searched for blue
Their whole life through,
Then passed right by-
And never knew.”
Shel Silverstein, Every Thing on It

Plaster, cloth, wire, with acrylics #ArtShares

Paint by Karen A. Johnson

$375.00 U.S. Free Shipping in U.S. and Canada

If you have any questions or interest please ask them right here in the comment section or email me with the link below, and I will do my best to respond quickly.

Many thanks in advance, David Earl Johnson

masquehysteria@gmail.com

Buy “Robirda” Mask

“Loki”

Posted on January 17, 2016 by masqueHysteria

“Loki” is a mask sculpture in plaster, cloth, wire, and acrylics. Loki is a fully wearable headpiece though he comes with display stand and makes a great mantle top piece.

Paint by Karen A. Johnson

$350.00 U.S. Free Shipping in U.S. and Canada

If you have any questions or interest please ask them right here in the comment section and I will do my best to respond quickly.

Many thanks in advance, David Earl Johnson

masquehysteria@gmail.com

~Angst

Posted on March 19, 2014 by masqueHysteria

Scream

“Angst is not the human condition, it’s the purgatory between what we have and what we want but can’t get.”
~ Miguel Syjuco, Ilustrado
“The Scream” self-portrait

Our Mask Art for Sale on Etsy

Posted on March 19, 2014 by masqueHysteria

Verde ~ modeled by Karen

The always lovely Karen models “Verde” by masqueHysteria. Paint by Karen

Please honor us with a visit if this is the sort of thing you like!

Man In The Moon

Many Thanks in advance, David and Karen

Bookmark this page for updates, Original Mask Art For Sale

“Robirda” by dEj (c) 2006

Posted on September 16, 2013 by masqueHysteria

“Nothing is more real than the masks we make to show each other who we are.”

~Christopher Barzak, The Love We Share Without Knowing

One of my early full headpiece masks, Robirda, painted by my lovely and talented wife Karen, is now residing at Momento Mori, Oddities, Collectibles, Antiques on Loveland, Ohio. Owner Greg Johns runs a sweet shop that holds seemingly endless delights and curiosities. It’s an honor to have a few of our pieces there. Memento Mori

~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

~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

~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~

~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.