The mask is based loosely off the concept art for the G2 mask of creation, as well as a Hau.
For runes I used the nuva symbols combined with the Skrall runic language.
I gave design points from both the Avohkii and the Kraahkan, imagining that the two took their design elements from the ‘parent mask’.
I kept the mask gold because all the Legendary masks, despite their many bearers, the masks remained gold, and only under certain circumstances changed their colors. As this is not Artahka’s original mask, I opted to stay true to the lore.
It does take some notes from the G2 MoC’s concept art where the masks were massive and ornate, very beautiful and very geometrical with just loads of those swirls.
If you haven’t already I totally suggest giving them a look for yourself.
And definitely now that you mention it it only adds to the concept that this was a mask of many cultures, brought into one.
Yeah, I’ve seen those. I can see the inspiration. I’m surprised that no one has imitated the style of the prototype mask of creation or whatever mask that was on the leaked 2015 cardboard stand yet. I always thought it was kinda cool.
I love the murals on the wall!
The atmosphere is great and the mask is exquisite. I think the mask looks like the face of a teddy bear at first glance. Does anyone feel the same way?
It’s vastly different from my own interpretation - but that’s the cool part, is seeing how all the different fans can come together and make wildly different pictures of the same MOC! I espcially love how the technic pins glow blue. Excellent touch.
Yesss, that’s one of the best parts, too. seeing so many vast varieties in the art style and how he was interpreted, then the creative takes on the masks too
This is why I hid messages inside the art,
“Creation is food for the soul”
“The Cradle of Creation”
and in the speed paint video I had this in the end credits:
I’m pretty fond with how it adds to the atmosphere, myself.