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Opergeist
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[2005-04-11 04:00:18 +0000 UTC]
"Erik"
(United States)
# Statistics
Favourites: 832; Deviations: 250; Watchers: 503
Watching: 55; Pageviews: 62062; Comments Made: 3010; Friends: 55
# Interests
Favorite visual artist: Gustave Dore, Albrecht Durer, Gene Ha, Darick Robertson..etc.etc.Favorite movies: 1925 Phantom of the Opera, Nosferatu, Bram Stoker's Dracula
Favorite TV shows: Oddities, Bizarre ER, My Strange Addiction
Favorite bands / musical artists: The Dead Brothers, Vagabond Opera, HUMANWINE, ENSMB
Favorite books: The Phantom of the Opera, V for Vendetta, Watchmen
Favorite writers: Alan Moore. Everything the man's ever written.
Favorite games: Splat at the end of the Elevator Shaft.
Favorite gaming platform: Tall ones.
Tools of the Trade: Ink and intellect.
Other Interests: The Phantom of the Opera, Theatre, Costumes, Comics, Masks, Homocidal Maniacs...
# About me
Occupation: Costume Designer
Schooling: BA in Theatre from Kennesaw State University
MFA Graduate from Boston University
Current Residence: The bowels of hell...
deviantWEAR sizing preference: L
Favourite genre of music: Gothabilly or Horrorpunk
Favourite photographer: Poptart.
Favourite style of art: American comic books, vintage pulp magazines and Gustave Dore etchings.
Operating System: Mac OS Lion
MP3 player of choice: ipod
Shell of choice: Black Lacquer.
Wallpaper of choice: Re.
Skin of choice: Supple.
Favourite cartoon character: Early Kuyler--Squidbillies
Personal Quote: "Nothing easy was ever worth it."
# Comments
Comments: 369
In short, yes. I charge $15 an hour and this is at least a 70+ hour job for a fully tailored coat with all of the embroidery.
I am open to negotiations, However.
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Huh. I just now discovered your pictures as I was searching Google images for "bustle dress".
You're awesome
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Thanks!
That's awesome that my bustle dress is on google images!
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How is it that your work is always, entirely intriguing and unique? i've been watching you for a while now, and I've never once been disappointed. bravo my friend. Please keep up your excellent work. seriously.
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I certainly hope not to disappoint! It's true,my friend, you've been watching for quite awhile now and I thank you for your support and comments.
I shall do my best. Thanks again.
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You have some really interesting and great Phantom art. If you're interested, we'd love to have you in our group for fans of all versions of POTO:
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Thanks very much.
Sure, I'll join up. I'm mainly a Leroux/Kay kinda phan.
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Fantastic- we could use some more Kay phans!
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I give my thanks to you for adding my work into your Favorites.
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Soooo I'm pretty much absolutely in love with your mask work. How do you do it?
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Plaster molds of my face, lots of wallpaper paste and butcher paper.
Thanks!
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Thanks for joining I know your busy what I tried to upload your stuff for yah. If you don't want something there or want to add more by all means.
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Thanks I I appreciate it!
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im also a costume disigner your work is inspiring i did a phantom of the opera once not as cool as yours lol but wow your watchmen stuff is cool too idk if i want to be camedian or rocrsach
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Thanks very much! Rorschach was really fun to build, but I'd imagine that the leatherwork on a Comedian would be a great challenge.
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its more fun and chalenge to make uwn costumes lol walmart ones usly suck but good for props sometimes 
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Hello, I really love your work and I was wondering if you can do a huge favor for me. Can you explain step by step how to make a mask like one of your red death masks. Im planning on hosting a masquerade for my bday and I wanted to use a red death mask. youd be doing me a huge favor and i greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
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Sorry that this is so late, but if it is still applicable, I hope this helps:
1. Begin with a plaster positive of your face.
2. Coat the plaster with a lubricating agent, I suggest vaseline so that you can re-use it later.
3. Sculpt the mask shape that you would like out of modeling clay & cover it too with vaseline.
4. Briefly soak small torn strips of brown butcher paper in wallpaper paste and a little water and apply to the surface of the clay. Let it dry until tacky (about a minute)
5. Repeat for 5 or 6 layers for a decent mask, go up to 10 for something rock hard.
6. After the mache is finished and completely dry, gently pop the mask away from the clay.
7. Sand gently, cut out the eye holes, nostrils and edges of the mask and mache over the edges for a smooth finish.
8. Sand again.
9. If desired, finish off with a layer of spackle which is again sanded.
10. Paint as desired, and coat with sealant.
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You are an amazing designer! Are you living in Boston whilst getting your MFA? If so, hope to see you and your beautiful costumes around at local conventions. ^_^
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Thanks very much! In fact I will be selling artwork and Costume items at Anime Boston this year. Hope to see you there!
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That's great! I will certainly be stopping by to buy something.
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Will you be in the artist alley or the dealer's room?
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I will be in the Artist Alley. The mohawk will be hard to miss :: grin ::
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As I said I will certainly be keeping a look out for you 
Also, out of curiosity, do you ever work with models and/or accept commissions?
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I do accept commissions, but very limited ones as my degree program keeps me pretty occupied.
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wow. Just *in love* with your designs. particularly the phantom ones. just wonderful.
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Opergeist - Your designs/renderings are fantastic art unto themselves.
That you also feature so many of these renderings as executed, is a splendid plus.
I can see why you got into the design program at BU, for you are very talented.
I too love your "Sweeney Todd" stuff. Both the the costume designs, and the portraits are just splendid.
I'll be watching for even more great stuff from you !
Gar.
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Thanks very much for your kind words!
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I don't understand how you're not on my watch list yet, monsieur. I must fix this at once.
In all honesty, your art is fantatic. You have a very unique style and way of making the traditionally drawn pieces really pop off the page, and your costume photographs are wonderful.
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Thanks you very much!
I am happy to be an addition to your list. Hopefully there will be more art pieces to come.
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You're very welcome! I look forward to it.
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Great works, I love the Red Death costume as it was my favorite in the film. I do Jack Sparrow myself, and I'm hoping to get a Sweeney costume started soon. Check out my Sparrow pics! (I want to steal your Red Death costume btw)
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Thanks very much. Your Sparrow looks really great! Well done with the buckles and accountrements.
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Words cannot EXPRESS my sheer amazement and admiration for your talents!! And for your taste!!! Holy CRAP! You like the same things as me!!! Phantom, Watchmen, Wicked, Sweeney!!! Ahhhhh!!!
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Yep. If it doesn't have a happy ending, has an epic amount of violence and happens to be a musical, I'm there!
Glad you like my gallery. Thanks for watching!
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Your gallery is amazing! I love your costumes and I totally respect your talent.
Thank you for being an inspiration! <3
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Wow, I really appreciate that.
Thanks for watching!
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theas costumes are relly cool do you make them yourself? you know...so far your like the only guy iv seen on devianart who dose phantom based things...cool
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yep. I make 'em and wear 'em.
Thanks!
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Congratulations on the work I do is very well done. are you reading in costume design?
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Ah, thank you. I am a costume designer and grad student.
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