Mask for Halloween ball. Photo by Visioluxus (Taken with instagram)
Paper Art and Inspirations of Phillip Valdez
Cartoon that I did several years ago. Unpublished
A few more tarot masks.
Something old….something new (to Tumblr)
Here are a few masks I did for Elisa’s photography based on the Tarot. We haven’t finished yet-but we completed a few.
Victorian Airship in drydock. Am now working on the staircases in the viewing lounge (where that dip in the bow is).
Some more detail of my Colossus of Hattin. I especially like how the hand gripping the shield came out.
Inspiration Strikes Again!
I purchased a book at ECCC and the artist drew this inside the front cover. I fell in love with it and am making a real version. Thank you M. C. Barrett.
I drew this while waiting in line in a cafe at Emerald City Comic Con. the guy had a great Michael Keaton Batman Costume-complete with codpiece.
moonquartz asked:
I have been a fan of your paper work for quite some while, I'm glad I found out you have a tumblr! I was interested in getting started with paper art myself and was wondering what tools you would recommend for a beginner. I have xacto knife but have no idea really what kind of glue or paper I should get...
Hi. I too only use an Xacto, but the paper varies depending on what my project is. If I am going to paint it-I use regular card stock printer paper. It’s going to be covered with acrylic and will be sealed. If I want to leave it white-then I use Classic Crest paper or any other similar type. It’s acid free won’t yellow over time. As for the glue-any acid free white glue or book binding glue. I tried to use YES! glue (which is like a paste) and I didnt like how it spread and became brittle over time. i hope that answers your questions. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have more questions.
-Phillip
Medusa Mask that I created for Kambriel for the Masquerade Ball here in Portland a couple of years ago. She also has a tumblr site here. The most beautiful costumes you will see. I also did one for her husband (but I will post that one later).
