Origami Creations - The Wicked Witch ... A Mask Reprise

I enjoyed making the masks design by the famous Japanese origamist Hideo Komatsu which I have previously blogged here.

I just could not resist to make his latest one.

Amazing spiky nose

The witch mask is quite a cerebral creation.  From the proportions of its facial features, impressive color change and inclusion of a spiky nose, you can very well tell that it is a masterpiece!

The diagram is available in the JOAS magazine #148 here.

Have a great weekend!

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Origami Creations - Where are the Clowns?

Two of the best origami clown mask was designed by the famous japanese origamist Hideo Komatsu.  Aside from its awesome color change, the facial proportions and shaping is just outstanding.

Check them out ...

The first design

Updated design

Both designs are cool but if I have to choose one, I prefer the latest one as it has a 3D nose and color change lips.

What do you think?  

Wishing you all a great week ahead!

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Origami Creations - Selfie Mask Folding Challenge

I am great fan of the famous american origamist named Jeremy Shafer eversince I saw him compete in an origami TV show in Japan.

Aside from creating unique and interesting models, he has a great and charming personality which exudes so  much energy and great fun!  You may check out and subscribe in his youtube account here.

Lately I saw one of his tutorial of Akira Yoshizawa selfie mask.  Quite an interesting topic so I decided to make me one too.  

The serious one

The Funny One

It's far from looking the legend himself but quite a delightful piece indeed.  I still need to work on my sculpting technique and great attention to facial details.

If you may be interested to make one, check out the video below:

Good luck!

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Paper Creations - Toilet Cardboard Tube Face Sculpture

I was fascinated with toilet cardboard tube sculptures which I have seen from the web lately and decided to give it a try.  The art form is more to wet folding and drying them up with a hair dryer.

The first try was a disaster as I tore open the tube from constant pinching to create face detailing. The second try was a success as I decided for a simpler face.  I called this "the scream" as taken from the famous painting of Mr. Edward Munch.

Here is my interpretation:

A loud scream

I enjoyed the raw texture and emotions reflected by the piece.  My daughter liked it too but suggested that I should try painting some color for more dramatic effect.  Hmmm ... that would be fun!

With the same piece I made another photo which I am calling "The Yawn".  Now that is my original!  

The Yawn

It was great entertainment but too bad I had only saved two tubes.  Well, art has to wait for life!

Have a nice day!

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More Info:

The Scream Wikipedia