Monday 28th February 2005 - Day 72

Didn't someone once say the plagarism was the mother of necessity? Oh, perhaps that was me. Well, seeing Ann's image from yesterday made me think.... hmmmmmmmm. Ann's mask is much finer than mine, and I'm sure it was originally for a different, more pleasant, purpose.

I bought this on holiday in Malaysian Borneo, one of the most exhilarating (and wettest) holidays I have been on. OK, total tourist capture stuff - but I quite like it.

This wasnt easy - the mask is well varnished and there were reflections everywhere. I managed to get the best result with painting with light - using a torch (flashlight :) ), and lit from a direction that deliberatly enhanced the spooky feeling. Believe it or not, I have two of these hanging on the wall, the other is much more face - and should be easier to capture.