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Journal Entry: Mon Apr 8, 2013, 7:49 AM


For absolutely NO good reason (because my plate is full enough) I just opened a Tumblr account. It's here: [link]
Right now it's ugly as hell. I don't really know how to customize my page yet. I suspect it's not going to be much different from what I have going on here, but if you have a Tumblr account please feel free to follow me. :)

It seems to be graphics-heavy, which is what I like best. There are so many amazing images! And it's super flattering to see how many of my Etsy listings and DevArt pictures are one there, shared by hundreds of people (with links and credit given, which is so cool!). I always wonder why some of my DA entries seem to end up with thousands of hits in a hurry...I think it's because of Tumblr.

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Andrea Masse-Tognetti
Artist | Professional | Artisan Crafts
United States
I'm a self-representing artist from western New York. Self taught in the art of leather maskmaking, I've been working exclusively with leather sculpture for over twenty years.

In 2006, I created several designs for Cirque Du Soleil. Currently, a synthetic version of my mask "Frivole" is in mass production and available in Cirque Du Soleil gifts shops everywhere.

In 2008, I was invited to create over fifty exclusive masks for the Muscle Musical production "Magicarade", in Tokyo Japan. I appeared on several national Japanese television shows with my masks throughout the 2008-2009 holiday season.

In October of 2009, I appeared on the Martha Stewart Show and demonstrated my mask-making technique on live national television.

In 2010, I was commissioned to create several wolf masks for Halloween season window displays throughout the United States. The masks were featured in Ralph Lauren Rugby store windows everywhere.

In 2011, A quartet of my white wolves were featured in an international cosmetics advertising campaign. The wolf masks were used in a fashion photo shoot for Lise Watier Cosmetiques "Neiges" perfume, shot in Toronto. The advertisements appeared throughout Canada during the 2011 holiday season. You can see YouTube videos of the photo shoot here:
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...and here:
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In 2011, I designed four owl masks for an up and coming UK hip-hop group called The Four Owls. Currently, the masks can be seen in performances and videos all throughout Europe and the UK.
Video for the second single 'Not Like Before', taken from 'The Four Owls' debut album 'Nature's Greatest Mystery' on High Focus Records, 5th December. Video directed, filmed and edited by Harry Wheeler. Video can be seen here:
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Also in 2011, my white fox mask was featured in an independent film; "White Fox Mask". A GWYCKY FILMS production...official website here: [link]
The movie has just premiered at the American Film Festival in Poland.

In the summer of 2012, I was commissioned to produce designs for the Metropolitan Opera...details to be announced.
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:iconrtew135:
I love the masks! If I had the money for it, I would buy all of them!!!!
But, seriously, keep going at it! The world needs.....MOAR MASKS!
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Mood: Joy ~Shadowspuppy May 16, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
oh my gosh! You're absolutly amazing!! I know what to save my money up for now! :D a lot of your work is on my wish list!! :iconblushplz:
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:iconcrichton-john:
Wow! Your work is magnificent! I wish I had some of these for the Masquerade's that I've been to. There would be so many jealous people :-)
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*merimask May 10, 2013  Professional Artisan Crafter
Thanks so much! :) Well, now you know where to find me for your next masque. ;)
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:iconjamesraymor:
Just wanted to join the chorus and express how amazing your work is. You have a gorgeous collection going, thanks for sharing!
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*merimask May 10, 2013  Professional Artisan Crafter
Thank you! :)
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:iconsol37:
I just saw this pic, and immediately thought of your gallery. This might make an interesting mask:

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Great gallery!
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*merimask May 10, 2013  Professional Artisan Crafter
Very pretty! :)
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~Pendeltag May 8, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
I just wanted to say that you have got to be the most talented person I know of. These are truly art pieces and I hope more people get to see them!
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*merimask May 10, 2013  Professional Artisan Crafter
Well thank you! :)
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