Talented Canadian artist Francis O'Donoughue has an interesting take on the classic Don Post Calendar Dracula and Glenn Strange Frankenstein masks. I always liked them larger in size but these guys take it to an all new level of BIG. Francis did a great job sculpting these pieces. They appear to be quite accurate jumbos. When I spoke with him last, Francis said he has plans for the jumbo Don Post stylized Boris Karloff Frankenstein next. I think it is fun seeing all the interesting and fun ideas coming from this new breed of talented young artists. Personally, I am looking forward to the stylized Karloff next as that has always been my all-time favorite mask. Good things also come in large packages as well. ;)
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His Dracula Masks
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Those are pretty cool. Looks like he's using the reissues as referance. Shame its not the Newman Drac because it would finally be the right size.😁
Haha, they'd go perfect in a Mardi Gras parade! His Frankenstein looks a lot like the DPS original.
I wonder if Mr O'D is incorporating 3-D scanning technology into his sculptures.
Beautiful. Tho I wish someone would make small scale busts of the Don Post masks.
Quote from: MonsterBaker666 on May 01, 2023, 09:37:24 AM
Beautiful. Tho I wish someone would make small scale busts of the Don Post masks.
TOTS has the license and they plan on doing different things other than masks. Might see ornaments , mini busts, or even figures.
Wow these are super cool, always had a problem with mask makers making their products a bit on the snug size. With these you will need some stuffing inserted if you wanted to wear but I love it. Also are they for sale in the future?
If somebody wanted to dress up as a Universal Monster bobble head, these could be perfect.
Btw, anyone know what magazine this is from?
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A couple of more pictures of the sculpting process and the finished product.
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A photo Francis sent to me of the Frankie mold -
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Francis with the finished Jumbo Frank -
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I'd restyle the hair were it mine but the greenish paintjob looks good. I generally
prefer light grey on Frankenstein but he made it work. Is that his personal collection
in the bedroom shot? I see a shelf of Death Studios characters and a bunch of giant
Frankenstein masks with nasty teeth and Ratfink noses.
Thats a better sculpt than the reissue Frank imo. Nice and organically lumpy.
Interesting, but not my cup of tea. Now, if they were Godzilla or Gorgo heads...
JP
Quote from: Sir Masksalot on May 07, 2023, 07:15:04 AM
I'd restyle the hair were it mine but the greenish paintjob looks good. I generally
prefer light grey on Frankenstein but he made it work. Is that his personal collection
in the bedroom shot? I see a shelf of Death Studios characters and a bunch of giant
Frankenstein masks with nasty teeth and Ratfink noses.
Yes, I believe those Death Studio masks are from his personal collection. He has definitely drawn a major influence from Jeff Keim of Death Studios in his various sculpting endeavors. Here are a few pictures of his other mask offerings. The young artists of today have some fun ideas. The jumbos are probably just a bit too large for my tastes'. ;) However, I believe larger versions of all the Don Post classics would be well received by most Post fans.
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I am not a fan of those Death Studios and Devils Workshop inspired paints schemes. Be nice to see them with a stipple job.
Are these for sale? I would love to get the Glenn strange frankenstein.
Thanks, Jeff
Lewis1626(*at*)sbcglobal.net
Welcome to the UMA, Lewis! :)
Quote from: Lewis1618 on June 05, 2023, 11:39:47 PM
Are these for sale? I would love to get the Glenn strange frankenstein.
Thanks, Jeff
Lewis1626(*at*)sbcglobal.net
I sent you a DM with artist contact information. Thanks!
I would like the artist info as well. thanks
Michael
mrmichael108(*at*)proton.me