Felix Gutierrez: Felix Gutierrez has always been fascinated by masks and intrigued by their magical and theatrical expression! He finds the human face to be nature's most amusing work of art. He has been inspired by many different cultures and traditions that embrace mask making in the Mediterranean area, yet Felix´s most artistic work is basically an expression of the Spanish Carnival Fiesta! A self taught artisan, Felix Gutierrez lives and works in Seville, (Andalusia) Spain.

Made with Vegetable Tanned Leather or Raw Cow Hide, the sculpting, bending, stretching and shaping is finished completly by hand, using no mold at all! Once the masks are shaped, a stiffening agent is applied and the masks are ready to be painted with natural dyes and then finished with airbrushing! This adds a final coat of acrylic varnish to protect the painted surface.

Suitable for wear and/or for decorative display, each mask has a thin but durable, adjustable cord to attach comfortably to the face and you can also hang these beautiful masterpieces on any home or office wall! A Great conversation piece anywhere!

Prysm Creations: As an engineer laid off from the semiconductor industry, I fell into mask making unintentionally. A friend loaned me a mask to try to duplicate. It was a fun challenge. I discovered a new creative outlet!

Prysm Creations developed Incognyto Masks in Austin Texas beginning in 1999.

From half masks to full-face masks, all our masks are made from premium quality leather for excellence in appearance, durability, and molded for maximum comfort.

The style seems to have a universal appeal, as they are not intended specifically for any particular theme. I appreciate the beauty in simplicity, so my masks have a clean sleek mysterious elegance.

Finished masks are easy care, extremely durable, and surprisingly lightweight. All pigments and finishes used are non-toxic (according to the labels), and sealed to prevent color transfer to the skin.

Masks add drama and are becoming more popular.

There are many opportunities for wearing a mask. Everything from theme driven Renaissance Faire and Mardi Gras. Fashion oriented Fetish Balls and Gala events. Masquerade or costume parties. Then there are the almost cultist concert followers. Some ritualistic type interests such as Pagan ceremonies also call for a mask. I have heard of weddings in which all in attendance wore specially designed masks. Masks offer a discrete way to participate in photography projects while protecting their identity. I have made masks for other applications such as film/stage, a book cover, wrestling, role-playing activity, and simply collecting.

People have many reasons for wearing a mask. A mask allows a person a chance to escape the facade that they show the world day to day. In some cases perhaps it allows an opportunity to expose something that normally remains hidden deep inside them without the risk of being identified. For others it is just as a fun way of attracting attention.... or simply used as a fashion accessory.