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Challenge #7: Make a Mythic Mask or Puppet
JUNE 2020 • CHALLENGE CLOSED

Fantastical creations! We are so impressed with everyone’s artwork.

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This Challenge was to use these instructions to make a mythic mask or puppet of your choice. Here are our top picks!

Nathaniel H.

Age 10
New York, U.S.A.
"Short Story of My Mask: This is about this kid named Majora and he lives in a forest. He has no parents with him. While taking a walk in the forest, Majora finds a very detailed mask and he puts it on to see what happens. Majora gets mythical powers."
Judges' Comments:
Great story about a magical, mythical mask!
Chiara M.

Verona, Italy
"Is mankind looking after Nature? Sadly it's a myth."
Judges' Comments:
Beautiful and poetic artistry!
Cole S.

Age 6
New York, U.S.A.
"This is my blue and gold Pegasus."
Judges' Comments:
Great choice of colors for this mythic creature!
Albert A.

Age 10
New York, U.S.A.
"I See You!"
Judges' Comments:
I love the title. And wonderful shading!
Carolina F.

Age 7
New York, U.S.A.
"The "Masked Being" is a real mask of the Lenape Indians. This is "Mesingw" or "Misinkhalikan," "the Masked Being" for the Lenape Nation (also known as the Delaware Indians). This was a spirit who protected the Indians and helped them hunt deer. The Lenape lived in Mannahatta... which is today Manhattan, New York City!"
Judges' Comments:
Lovely, intense contrast. And excellent research!
Amberlee D.

Age 10
New York, U.S.A.
"This is my nature dragon. It has big wings and spikes and it's walking. This dragon likes to soak in the Sun and loves nice days."
Judges' Comments:
Great art and description!
Miles K.

Age 9
New York, U.S.A.
"It's a mythical Tree Creature. It has its own ecosystem. The tree spits out grown up owls. The grown up owls spit out baby owls. The baby owls steal water from people on roofs watching the 4th of July fireworks. The baby owls bring the water back to the tree to water it. The tree provides shelter to the owls. And the mice scavenge for food for the owls so the owls don't eat the mice. And the mice open their own hotel on the tree's arm."
Judges' Comments:
A very imaginative story!
Afrida H.

Age 11
New York, U.S.A.
"A Pegasus flying through the bright horizon"
Judges' Comments:
Beautiful coloring!
Cayden K.

Age 8
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"Kappa puppet"
Judges' Comments:
Nice job coloring! The background is a great touch.
Abdiel R.

5th Grade
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"I made my mask based on the Incas, Peru."
Judges' Comments:
Brilliant, intense colors and wonderful sculpting!
Deeptanava R.

Age 9
California, U.S.A.
"In Greek Mythology, Orthrus was a two-headed, serpent-tailed dog who guarded Geryon's gorgeous red cattle, and was the offspring of the Goddess, Echidna and the God, Typhon. Orthros' name was derived from the Greek word orthros meaning "Twilight". He was the brother of Cerberus, a three-headed dog who guarded the Underworld, and they were both eventually killed by the demigod hero, Heracles. I think if Orthrus were alive today, he would be able to help people in trouble by using his guarding skills, fire-breathing powers, and enormous size."
Judges' Comments:
Incredible shading and details. And excellent research about this creature!
Devlin R.

Age 8
New York, U.S.A.
"This mask is called the Tri Monkey. It lives on Wild Island. It is based off the story Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak."
Judges' Comments:
I love all the materials used in creating this mask!
Caitlyn C.

Age 10
New York, U.S.A.
"Mystical Purple"
Judges' Comments:
Excellent job coloring. And I love purple, too!
Gabriella F.

Age 6
New York, U.S.A.
"This is a Moai mask. Moais are big stone statues in Easter Island, Chile. My Moai mask has white eyes. The ones in the pictures do not have the eyes, which were made with coral."
Judges' Comments:
Great cutouts! And wonderful research about the statues.
Lisa M.

Age 7
Italy
Judges' Comments:
A very colorful and fun mask!
Johnathan L.

Age 14
New York, U.S.A.
"Treasure dragon 伏藏龙 (fu zang long): When a volcano erupts unexpectedly, it is said that a fuzanglong is reporting back to heaven."
Judges' Comments:
Amazing, brilliant coloring and color choices. And I love the addition of the dragon name in Chinese characters!
Julian R.

New Jersey, U.S.A.
"This dragon's name is Speedwing. He is from a planet called Monteruges. He came to Earth to help people. He can fly at speeds of 1,500 mph. His favorite food is fish. He is 6,000 feet long and has a wingspan of 4,000 feet. He is large enough to eat 2,000 foot tall building. He stores lightning, acid, poison, ice, and fire in its fangs. He is the only one of his type left. "
Judges' Comments:
Great drawing. And what an inspiring, imaginative story behind this creature!
Samantha L.

Age 11
New Jersey, U.S.A.
Judges' Comments:
Wonderful puppet of a unicorn!
Giastiany F.

Age 9
New York, U.S.A.
"My mythical creature is a unicorn. I chose this creature because I love unicorns and they are really pretty. Unicorns are like horses but with colored hair, a rainbow horn, magical powers, and can fly. Unicorns are not real but I wish they were because they will be the best living creatures in the world (in my opinion). Anyways this is why I chose this wonderful creature."
Judges' Comments:
What a colorful, magical creature!
Benjamin S.

Age 10
New York, U.S.A.
"My drawing of Pokemon Mega Rayquaza character (based on a mythic dragon)"
Judges' Comments:
Wonderful inspiration!
Oscar L.

"I submitted pictures of "koroks" that I made from my favorite video game. In the game Koroks are sort of mythical creatures."
Judges' Comments:
Excellent use of paper cutouts and wonderful facial expressions!
Rosangeli O.

Age 10
New York, U.S.A.
Judges' Comments:
A beautiful creature and background!