Ep. 53 Exploring Your Own Creativity in Mask Making |Appreciating DMX's Authenticity

Meet Us in The Man-Cave Episode 53

Exploring Your Own Creativity in Mask Making |Appreciating DMX's Authenticity

In this conversation, C Webb and Howie Feltersnatch discuss their drinks of choice and the importance of unfiltered beers. They also touch on the controversy surrounding the high prices of certain masks in the mass community. They express their frustration with scalpers and the secondary market. The conversation then shifts to their appreciation for DMX and his unique style in the music industry. They discuss the variety of masks produced by White Mass Productions and the respect they have for the artist, Chris Morgan. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various artists in the mask-making community and highlight their exceptional work. They express their admiration for artists like James Carter, Nikos Nag JC, Rick Ramby, Joel Powers, Rodney Palm, Roland Kelly, and many others. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and promoting these artists who may not have the same level of recognition as others. The hosts also mention their own interest in trying their hand at mask painting and express their desire to have some of these artists as guests on their podcast. In this conversation, Howie Feltersnatch and C Webb discuss various aspects of mask collecting and the work of independent artists. They emphasize the importance of educating oneself about different artists and their creations, rather than just following trends or popular opinions. They also discuss the significance of photography in showcasing masks and the importance of capturing the craftsmanship and details of each piece. The conversation concludes with the hosts expressing their own aspirations to create their own masks and explore their creativity.

Takeaways

Unfiltered beers are preferred by C Webb and Howie Feltersnatch because they enjoy the full flavor and texture.
The high prices of certain masks in the mass community are frustrating, as scalpers and the secondary market take advantage of collectors.
DMX is admired for his unique style and authenticity in the music industry.
White Mass Productions, led by Chris Morgan, is praised for the variety of masks they produce. There are many talented artists in the mask-making community who deserve recognition and promotion.
It's important to support and encourage new artists who are passionate about their craft.
The hosts express their interest in trying mask painting themselves.
They hope to have some of these artists as guests on their podcast. Educate yourself about different mask artists and their work
Appreciate the craftsmanship and details of each mask
Photography plays a crucial role in showcasing masks
Don't just follow trends, find artists that resonate with you
Explore your own creativity and aspirations

Sound Bites

"I'm a huge scent person. But I never sniff my beers."
"I will put a nag JC up against a Morgan any day."
"There's more than just the whiteness. There's more than just the shapes. It's more than just the price. It's more about the visuals."
"I hate the fact that we have to talk about certain artists in a certain way because, because James Carter is, is a great guy. He's, he's doing phenomenal things. I can't promote his stuff. He needs no promotion."
"I hate that those guys are not getting as much love. They should be recognized, man."
"Oh my God, he is knocking. When I do get on social media and Chris, you could end this for me, please. When I do get on social media, Instagram or whatever. And we can, and I honestly, I know we can't wait to have him on here again. His let's say penmanship of paintwork. I've noticed is improving every single mask."
"Spook house, right?"
"I wasn't what we wanted. No offense, but what the hell? So what happens here?"
"That is overkill, but it's cool as fuck though."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Drinks
02:28 Controversy in the Mass Community
06:14 Appreciating DMX's Authenticity
13:26 The Variety of White Mask Productions
37:27 Highlighting Overlooked Artists
39:08 Appreciating Re-hauls and Improvements
41:41 Exploring Different Artists and Their Work
48:46 Interest in Mask Painting
52:21 Considering Different Mask Options
55:18 Desire to Have Artists as Podcast Guests
56:49 Spook house, right?
57:01 The Importance of Education in Mask Collecting
01:06:39 Capturing the Craftsmanship: The Role of Photography
01:13:09 Finding Artists that Resonate with You
01:19:41 Exploring Your Own Creativity in Mask Making