Masked Bird Characters.

These were a set of characters that I didn't get the chance to experiment with during my last project, but I feel have quite a striking presence and strong look about them. As part of this model making project I'd like to take the opportunity to develop these further. I've begun by experimenting with different breeds of birds and therefore varying the mask shapes and overall designs.
Creating these as plush, soft sculpted pieces with either small leather masks or cast resin ones will be an interesting route to take, as I could also test out wire skeletons in order to make these pose-able pieces, which could then be used for small experiment animation pieces. This would also require multiple making processes; sewing, pattern making, potentially casting and mould making too, as well as sculpting. Overall I would be honing skills I already have, as well as trying out new things.