It's been no secret around these parts that the Maskfest weekend is the Yellow Phantom's favorite weekend of the entire calendar year. There's nothing else quite like it... seeing old friends, making new friends, talking shop, talking smack, sharing several libations, and of course being surrounded by a literal sea of rubber. It's hard to imagine that last year's fest could be improved upon, but it was indeed. The massive influx of new mask makers, first time Maskfest vendors, and returning veteran artists made for the largest gathering of masks and mask makers under one roof that anyone has ever witnessed. It was truly awe inspiring!
I have long given up on trying to take my own photo coverage of Maskfest. It's too easy to get caught up in conversation to attempt to photograph even a fraction of the work on display. For this year's coverage, I've decided to pull photos from Instagram and have credited the sources whenever possible. Unfortunately, these photos don't cover all the amazing artists that were on display, but they offer a good glimpse. More pics coming tomorrow...
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| Marc Sampson's stunning array of masks |
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| Anthony Kosar's display |
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| Jordan Patton and his Pumpkin Patch Pete creation |
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| One of the many pieces Chris Marchwinski had on display |
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| Marc Sampson's "Mumra" mask |
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| The Devil's Workshop display |
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| Alter Ego resin piece |
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| Uncanny Valley's stunning All Hallowed Trio |
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| Andrew Santagato's Mr. Pratt bust |
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| Assorted Maskfest Goodness |
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| A few pieces from Mabry's Monsters display |
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| Raging Zombie's display |
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Mikey Rotella had some of my very favorite pieces of the show.
The blue ape and floater zombie were both stunning! |
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| Aaron Lee's Display |
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| Scott Jenkins' Evil Jinx display |
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| Creepshow Studios display |
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| Conor Deless' lifesized Lo Pan was easily the best in show at Maksfest '15. |
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| More amazing Maskfest wonderment |
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| David and Laura Lady's display |
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| The stunning work of the Nightmare Force. Voted best new artist's of Maskfest '15 |
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| Jordu Schell's masterpieces |
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| One of Casey Love's many amazing masks |
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It was awesome to finally meet the Phantom in person - I ran over to The Devils Workshop table to swoop up my favorite masks as a first! I am a very proud owner of some amazing art and masks from this year's show. Casey Love made me a special pull of my favorite all time mask - his Cycloplasm which was a real honor. This year was an awe inspiring display of talent, and like you Phantom it's become my absolute favorite weekend in the year.
ReplyDeleteGetting to meet and talk with my mask heros Pete Infelise, Justin Mabry, Jordu Schell, Ed Edmunds and hanging with my pals Casey Love, Monte Ward and Eric Fisher made my year!
Can't wait till the next one already ;)
It was great to finally meet you in person Ryan! It's a shame that the next Maskfest is almost a year away.
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