Best Wishes My Fellow Mask Makers and Art Adventurers!
It’s been a hot minute since I last posted, but I’m back and raring to go. Last year taught me valuable lessons, mainly how dyslexia affects my ability to keep up with regular blog posts. So, this year, I’m shifting gears and focusing on quality over quantity.
I’ve also realized that my previous posts didn’t quite hit the mark with you, my wonderful readers, as I’d hoped. So, I’m turning the tables and asking you: What burning questions do you have about mask-making?
Is there anything specific you’d like to see me tackle or discuss?
Drop your thoughts in the comments below or shoot me an email at TheaterLunaire@gmail.com.
I’m all ears and eager to explore topics that really resonate with our community.
Let me give you a sneak peek into what’s cooking for this year. I’ve got some exciting projects in the works, and I’ll share updates as I create. If you want to stay in the loop, follow me on Instagram and the blog. Next week, I’ll be spilling the beans on some thrilling new developments.
One area I’m particularly jazzed about exploring this year is using masks as a form of art therapy. We’ll dive into the world of mindful art creation, learning to sit with our silence and uncover personal truths through our artwork.
Keep an eye out for posts about my healing mask project on Instagram and the blog. I’ll finally be stocking my store with some goodies for those of you itching to get more hands-on.
You’ll have the chance to follow along with some of my new programs and participate in creating meaningful, impactful art. In a world where art is often condensed into 7-30-second clips, I’m swimming against the current.
I want to explore art that takes time, teaching you how to create in 15-minute bursts over a more extended period. It might sound a bit mysterious now, but trust me, it will be worth the wait.
Last year, I learned a lot about giving art room to breathe and grow organically. Working with clay and papier-mâché is like life- messy, emotionally raw, and beautifully primitive.
I often see mask-making as a metaphor for life and artistic creation. It starts with mud, then layer upon layer of shredded paper, meticulously reassembled with intention. It’s about taking something broken and torn and, through paste and time, transforming it into something more fantastic and beautiful than its origins.
Masks are a visceral, primal calling to our deepest selves. They represent the hidden facets of our mind, body, and soul. I invite you to join me on this path this year.
Follow along, and I encourage you to dig deep, unlocking the purest parts of yourself. And yes, let’s make some masks together, in whatever form speaks to you. This year, I aim to create a base mask design for anyone looking to do some self-work or express themselves through this unique medium.
Whether you see it as a sculptural piece of art or something that comes alive when worn on stage, mask-making offers a powerful tool for self-discovery and artistic expression. So, are you ready to embark on this creative journey? Let’s get our hands dirty, explore our inner landscapes, and bring some fantastic masks to life.
Remember to hit that follow button to stay updated on our mask-making adventures. Your creative journey awaits!
Here’s to a year of mindful creation, personal growth, and the magic that unfolds when we dare to unmask our true selves.
Your Humble Narrator,
Douglas
P.S. Don’t forget to bring your own cabbage (and maybe some extra papier-mâché while you’re at it!)