Lovecraft/Geiger mashup mask concept - WIP Thread

Mike Ruyle

This will end up being a full costume once done. I've still got a long way to go, but here is where I'm at currently.

I went to take pics with the nice camera and the battery died. So...here is one w/ my phone for now.

Critiques/Comments welcome.

-Mike

Daniel Bedoy

Pretty cool.  I like the details around the eyes.  Is there something emerging from the top of his head?

Mike Ruyle

Thanks! Yeah, those are spikes, made from feather quills. I may or may not put a skin membrane between them. Haven't figured that out yet.

Clair Hyde

Omg its great... Very impressive.

Mike Ruyle

Thanks Clair!

Here are some more pics. I haven't been able to get much work done in the last few days, but I finally got the battery charged!

Daniel Bedoy

Where did you get the inspiration for the circular bumps on the top of his head?

James Greenwood

Lovely design. Really elegant and otherworldly.

Mike Ruyle

@Daniel, They are supposed to be a sort of scale. I got the inspiration for those from various sculptures that I saw around were people would put scales on shoulders and such of sea creatures. There were two artists on DA that specifically inspired me to do it, and I thought I favorited their work, but upon inspection I didn't, If I come across them again, I'll let you know!

@James, Thanks a ton!

Alfred Paredes

Very nice!! Already has a lot of life and intelligence in the face.

Mike Ruyle

Sorry for the delay in replying! It's been a busy few days! Thanks a ton!

Jack Daemon

Hi Mike,

This is a really cool hybrid design. Is there a back story to this creature? Also is the color going to stay fleshy or are you planning on painting it in Gigerish hue?

Mike Ruyle

There wasn't a back story when I started, no. I've since envisioned him as an accountant type in Innsmouth.

Once complete, he'll be painted in a Giger fashion.

Mike Ruyle

Also, I was trying to get that in prior to battery dying....but THANKS

Thomas van der Veer

awesome work!