If there is one piece of advice I could offer any creative or first suit maker that takes on client projects.It is this: be reliable. Be reliable. Take on work that you can handle and turn it around in a timely fashion. If there's delays communicate the delays and work to mitigate them. 1/2

Oh wow. This one hurts.

I am so, so sorry, but I have to pull out of Midwest Haunters Convention. I badly sprained my ankle yesterday and am currently on crutches and unable to drive. I’m very upset that I won’t get to see you all, but I wish you the best convention!

Next FWA survivor - yakutian laika werewolf! I am always a sucker for piebalds. I've started including fans in all of my painted masks as well as full fursuits to help with comfort. Turnaround photos in thread! Purchase here: www.melissamendelsonart.com/product-page...

So the job I’m working on now has me building huge sculpture bases out of foam. Like the size of my car… and I’m having a ton of fun, but now I want to sculpt something huge… Anyway, I’m gonna need someone to commission a life-size Dragon head mount. The kind that would decorate a castle.

In honor the the final (amazing) episode of The Boys, here’s the first time I wore Butcher at a convention in 2023. #theboys #billybutcher #cosplay #maskmaker #maskartist

Super Sculpey

Pierre Bourdieu once argued that the question of whether something is art isn't answered by the artist's intention or even the object itself. Instead, the quality of being "art" is conferred by a community — curators, dealers, auction houses, audiences, etc. 🧵

when ur on a walk and there's a dog

Fishbulb is finished and ready for some concrete shoes (Get it? Because he’ll be swimming with the fishies? But also, like, a mold? Get it?) #fishbulb #maskmaker #latexmask #innsmouth #sculpture

I started drawing this on Alien Day last year with no hope of actually finishing it, then forgot it, then remembered and finished it today. Whether this effort was justified is a special secret for you the viewer to hold forever.

Happy 4-26 with a throwback to this Giger inspired mask that I started 4 years ago and never finished! Someday I’ll get back to it, I swear! #alienday #hallofabandonedprojects #maskmaker #giger #sculpture

#WorkspaceWednesday detailing #Fishbulb, and questioning my life choices. Clay is Wed Clay Tools are wwwkenstoolscom and homemade #maskmaker #sculpting #latexmask

Super excited to get started on this beautiful base by @feralworks.bsky.social! It will become a Habergeiß for our Pass 🙂‍↕️

The Innsmouth kid, aka Fishbulb, has taken an even fishier turn since these pics were taken… #wip #maskmaker #latexmask #sculpture #fishbulb

Someday I’ll tackle a Blix mask. Someday.

Its not a hot take but man the way the word "content" is used these days. A vile bit of late stage capitalist propaganda, lumping all forms of human creativity and expression into a single wastebin teaching the public to treat all art as disposable.

I actually don’t mind sharing my process via video. I was an art professor for many years… but that’s not the point… I’d rather be making art than making content. And having to make both is exhausting.

I don't want to shoot videos I don't want to post tutorials I don't want to show my process I don't want to pour varnish I don't want to turn my canvas I don't want to record my screen I don't want to cultivate parasocial relationships I just want to make pictures and shitpost

I’m adding more mask blanks to the shop! These are great for the DIYer who wants to finish their own mask for themselves! Dancing clown available here: www.micahebbe.com/shop/p/dclwn... #maskmaker #dancingclown #diy #halloween #costume

R.I.P. my Hokas. You went above and beyond.

#WorkspaceWednesday with Fishbulb. I’m feeling out forms and refining them. Clay is Wed Clay Tools are @/wwwkenstoolscom and homemade #maskmaker #artworkinprogress #latexmask #fishbulb

As a treat to myself, I picked up South Of Midnight on Saturday. I LOVE it. Highly recommend for anyone interested in Southern American folklore, and a love for art.

Painted masks I made in November for MFF! All four of these found homes. Resin blank for the werewolf and birds were sculpted by @feralworks.bsky.social .

My violin teacher: In the past month, we’ve done La Folia, Jerusalem Ridge, Pentatonic jams, and Klezmer music… what do you want to do today? Me: Thanks for putting up my adhd brain. Also, youtu.be/a_cOaRNqjvQ?...

Who’s ready for the Boys Season 5? I can’t wait to see how I’ll be inspired and traumatized! #maskmaker #theboys #homelander #butcher #cosplay

Fishbulb: take 2 for #WorkspaceWednesday I started this sculpture over in WED clay so that I could block out and change large forms faster. In the meantime I’m much happier with the form this is little weirdo is taking. #maskmaker #fishbulb #innsmouth #latexmask

Giant dino commission all wrapped up! Love a good feathered dinosaur. Tail has an armature and the head feathers all have wire cores to make them posable.

One day, "It" will happen, by which I mean sudden and unexpected news that you want to celebrate. In such cases, you will want the right outfit. 🧵

I’m not seeing nearly enough wild speculation on my feed. I need a nugget of hope.

I’ve been sitting on Fishbulb for a couple of weeks now and it wasn’t looking right. I tried reworking him a few times… but eventually decided it was time for a total tear down. RIP Fishbulb 1 #sculpting #maskmaker #fishbulb #innsmouth #artisticprocess

All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. The Caretaker is available on my website. Yes, this is a wearable mask. Vision is through the pupils and there is a slit up the back of the neck. #latexmask #maskmaker #jacktorrance #allworkandnoplaymakesjackadullboy #theshining

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Sag Hag. Kiss her, she’s Irish! www.micahebbe.com/shop/p/swamp... #maskmaker #latexmask #halloweenmask #witch #hag

What a fantastic weekend in my home town with Milwaukee Horror Con !!! I’m so grateful to the horror community and my mke folks for stopping by my booth and for snagging my work. Thank you!! #milwaukeehorrorcon #mkehorror #maskmaker #milwaukeehorror #milwaukeeartist

It’s dangerous to go alone. Take this.

I’m at my kid’s regional robotics club competition, and the teams have to wear some kind of uniform. One team is wearing long black cloaks with hoods, and I’ve never been so jealous of team sports in my life.

Lurking…

Something new in the works! Bringing this good puppy to Milwaukee Horror Con next weekend! #maskmaker #latexmask #weredog #werewolf #wip

#WorkspaceWednesday with the Innsmouth Child, henceforth to be known as “Fishbulb” Lots of fun forms on this one, but also a good exercise outside of my comfort zone. #sculpting #latexmask #wip #maskmaker

Come see me at the Milwaukee Horror Con in a little over a week!!! Come buy some masks; I’ll be bring the whole gang! And maybe cosplaying a bit? Who knows?? www.milwaukeehorrorcon.com #masks #maskmaker #horrormask #latexmask #horrorconvention

The votes are in and the Innsmouth child is the winner!! Stay tuned for work in progress pictures and videos! Congrats to @/juanunnaki_ on Instagram for your winning suggestion- start thinking about what paint scheme you want! This was a lot of fun. I foresee lots of future mask contests 👹

Last day to vote on my next mask design! Here’s where the results are right now! www.instagram.com/p/DVHMQNxkRm...

#WorkspaceWednesday with a little Timelapse of my sketching process for the concepts for my mask contest. Vote here: www.instagram.com/p/DVHMQNxkRm... Done with @procreate.com #procreate #timelapse #conceptart #sketching

CUSTOM MASK CONTEST VOTING HAS BEGUN! Please vote on which design you would like to see as a latex mask. Keep in mind that these drawings are just a jumping off point. I’m a better sculptor than a drawer 😅 Pollens 2/27/2026 at 10pm CST www.instagram.com/p/DVHMQNxkRm...

Shelby art!!! I can’t wait to show her!

With three dogs, you might ask how I know when it’s time to walk them… Shelby: ALLOW YOU TO SING YOU THE OUTSIDE SONG OF MY ANCESTORS

it really is shocking how much self deprecation is seen as a cultural requirement for 'serious art.' 'real' artists are not allowed to exalt their work and must present it publicly as a sort of 'i dont think this is very good but maybe you will get around to it.' HECK THAT. love yourself

I haven't been posting a lot on here, but for those who don't know I'm making a fan convention documentary. If you'd like to support us in continuing to tell these stories please leave us a comment"tip" via ko-fi: ko-fi.com/justpeopledo...

Tomorrow is the last day to get in your suggestions! Finalists will be announced on Monday! (If you want to submit an idea, please respond to the original post 😊)

#WorkspaceWednesday with casting the broken baby doll I usually do dwell-pours, with the occasional check to make sure that there’s no airbubbles. #maskmaker #latexmask #brokendoll #haunteddoll