Ezio Carnevale Mask by Angelic-Artisan

My first try at replicating Ezio's carnivale mask from his stint in Venice in Assassin's Creed 2. This is the first mask he acquires in order to hide himself while avoiding the authorities and taking part in Venice's festival to get closer to his mark.

This was quite a challenge, considering you can't really make out the designs from the game itself! I had to make up a lot of the intricacies in the swirls along the way as well as the part the hood covers.

It's quite a masculine mask for quite a masculine character so I'm pondering making a more feminine cut of it. I'd also like to try replicating the gold mask he acquires, but that will take some doing in leather, since it's a full faced mask.

Carved from 8 oz. leather and painted with acrylics.

Ezio Auditore da Firenze, mask design, & Assassin's Creed 2 © Ubisoft

Shots of this mask in action!

Venetian Assassin Mask I (Featuring Cozpho) by Angelic-Artisan

Venetian Assassin Mask II (Featuring Cozpho) by Angelic-Artisan

thedarkmink Featured By Owner Jul 27, 2014

LOVE IT!!! CHECK MINE!!

Alex97190 Featured By Owner Jan 5, 2014

Hello, excuse me for my English I am French, I would like to have if it has to sell there, otherwise what is what you could tell me how I could make one if it pleases you thank You

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Jan 5, 2014 Professional Traditional Artist

You can find this mask here at my shop:

www.etsy.com/listing/81351980/…

Please review my policies page before you order so that you can understand how to avoid any complications with international shipping and other common issues my overseas clients might have:

www.etsy.com/shop/angelicshade…

Thank you for your interest! I'm glad you've enjoyed my work.

Thefoxylady Featured By Owner Jan 4, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

WANTS!!!!!

imagineESP Featured By Owner Dec 18, 2012

carnEvale...

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Dec 19, 2012 Professional Traditional Artist

Hah wow. This has been misspelled for so long and you are the first to point it out. Thanks! I've fixed it in the title, at least. I'll have to go back and edit the image file later.

CatsandJammers Featured By Owner Nov 25, 2011 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Are you going to make the other mask he wears? I have a drawing of it you might find useful to work from if you decide too, I would like to make it myself but I wont get a chance till after christmas. Anyway I love this piece and all your works. Much Love

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Nov 26, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Yes! I have been wanting to make the gold bauta he wins, but haven't had the time myself either. Any references are welcome if you want to share!

CatsandJammers Featured By Owner Nov 26, 2011 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

I have uploaded the picture. The hood covers the top part so thats annoying, I can see that was a problem with this one for you
Sorry

CatsandJammers Featured By Owner Nov 26, 2011 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Is it gold I thought it was white, the picture I have is of a white one, I will upload it to my gallery if you want to check it out later

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Nov 27, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Aah yes that's the same picture from the Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia! It was referred to as the 'golden' mask for the champion in AC2 and it appeared as shimmering in the game, if memory serves. From that concept art, though, it does appear to be a mix of gold, white, and a few color accents. It's going to be quite a challenge to get that shape in leather. It seems more suiting to try paper mache, which I'm not too familiar with.

CatsandJammers Featured By Owner Nov 27, 2011 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

I am not familar with paper mache either and am only starting out in leathercraft. Perhaps with more experiance I will try something like it, Anyway its here for your reference in case you want to try it
Thanks

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Dec 1, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Thanks very much! Though I have to wonder about the legality of posting images from the encyclopedia here. Might get you banned if you're not careful.

Mewtow4590 Featured By Owner Nov 2, 2011

What about the mask of Harvy Moisiwitch Volodarskii?

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Nov 3, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

I checked him out on google and I think that could be doable for about $60. Drop me a note if you're interested.

Mewtow4590 Featured By Owner Nov 3, 2011

Well his mask? And could you make one...for free? Just this once? Im just a guy who hardly gets things...and we have no money...Im basically poor....*cries at the fact he hardly get stuff while others get stuff*

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Nov 3, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Sorry, unfortunately no time to do free things for people anymore. I feel your pain. :[

Mewtow4590 Featured By Owner Nov 4, 2011

Well how about how you made it...like telling me step by step on how you made it?

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Nov 4, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Read the description and you might see that I've linked to something like that already.

WolferamvonGorlicz Featured By Owner Oct 26, 2011

Tight! I've been looking for a mask to finish off my Ringmaster costume this year. Completely forgot about this one.

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Oct 27, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Luckily I am closed down for all but craft commissions, currently! If you're interested in snagging this one, I've got a listing up for it now here

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hellcattheassassin Featured By Owner Sep 14, 2011 Artisan Crafter

I have a friend that bought this mask off you, the AC insignia off

and the pouches, belts and throwing knives off me,

and he gave me permission to post before and after pics of his mooncostumes tweaks on here since he doesnt have a DA so is it ok that I link this pic to the description???

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Sep 14, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

That's perfectly fine as long as you credit and link back to me. I'd love to see the pictures you took of his cosplay! I might ask to post them on my studio page too, if that is ok (with credit back to you of course

hellcattheassassin Featured By Owner Sep 14, 2011 Artisan Crafter

Of course! And I live in Texas so I was no where near his New York Ren Fest, sadly. The only pics I have are the ones he's given me.

aventris93 Featured By Owner Sep 4, 2011 Student Photographer

Looks JUST like it!!

eesawichabod Featured By Owner Jul 18, 2011

Hello
Brilliant mask. I have been looking for one of these for some time. I am going to a ren fair in my ezio costume and it just so happens that my friends are going on mask day. What would I need to do to commison one of these from you. Thank you for your time!

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Jul 18, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Hey there! I replied to you via email. Commissions are on pause until early Sep. unfortunately, but perhaps we can work something out if you might be able to wear the mask at a later event (like Halloween!).

caseclosed94 Featured By Owner Jun 6, 2011 Student Traditional Artist

LOVE! That's awesome, Ezio's awesome, You're awesome.

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Jun 6, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Thanks! XD

zololuveru23 Featured By Owner Apr 14, 2011

Awesome!!!

Trevman63 Featured By Owner Mar 15, 2011 Hobbyist General Artist

How much would i have to pay you for you to make me one and send it to me?

please reply

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Mar 17, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Sent you a note about it.

Rocotaco Featured By Owner Mar 5, 2011

i wanna know where to buy one of these >.< a real one because I want to wear it to my school's prom. Our theme is Masquerade

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Mar 5, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

My prom wasn't nearly as cool XD

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Mar 5, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

I sent a note with info. What a fun thing this would be to wear to prom!

abbydabby13 Featured By Owner Feb 15, 2011

*falls in love*

This is AMAZING

XxAzureShadexX Featured By Owner Feb 13, 2011 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

WWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!X3

AlterAssassin Featured By Owner Jan 9, 2011 Professional General Artist

I am making Ezio Auditore Da Firenze's mask too, but hard too find the original colour, please reply if you know what it is

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Jan 10, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Original color? I'm not quite sure what you mean. I used Midnight Black Eco-flo leather dye and Bright Silver Liquitex paint for this particular mask.

AlterAssassin Featured By Owner Jan 10, 2011 Professional General Artist

Ill do that for my secind one then

, I painted it gold already... and black, BUT IT LOOKS GREAT!!!!

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Jan 10, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Ohh a black and gold version sounds lovely! I might have to try different color variations myself.:3

shortrednangry Featured By Owner Jan 5, 2011

hey, sorry you don't know me but how much would you charge for a commission of the mask?

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Jan 5, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Sent you a note with info.

CaptainSeawolf Featured By Owner Jan 3, 2011 General Artist

that is WIN! Amazing work!

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Jan 4, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Thank you! With Mardi Gras coming up, it's time to try my hand at the gold mask he gets. Should be fun!

CaptainSeawolf Featured By Owner Jan 4, 2011 General Artist

Oh I hope you post pictures of that when its done! I can imagine that will look incredible!

pikagurlXD Featured By Owner Dec 2, 2010 Hobbyist General Artist

Oh sweet! This is made in leather? Gosh- it must be way easier than making it in clay like I am. XD LOTS of sanding and whatnot to do on that one- and the nose is not as excellent as this one! I would totally buy this mask if I could because it looks so well made~ Awesome deviation and photography! Wish I had your skills. XD

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Dec 3, 2010 Professional Traditional Artist

Wow, I can't imagine making this in clay! Though I bet you can get a great amount of detail doing it that way, even if it's a bit heavy?

Glad you like this! Leather's actually quite easy to get into, if you ever wanted to try it! I got my starting tools at Hobby Lobby. :3

pikagurlXD Featured By Owner Dec 4, 2010 Hobbyist General Artist

Sweet~ I know someone who works at mine in my state. I thought you had to go to a specialty store in order to get these things. xD

Angelic-Artisan Featured By Owner Dec 5, 2010 Professional Traditional Artist

There are some made by actual mask guild members that are only available via specialty stores, but there's plenty of loners like me out there too who picked it up as an odd hobby one day! A year or so ago, I would've thought the same thing (that I'd only be able to find venetian masks at a World Market instead of making one of my own!)