Alaina’s blog Thoughts, Assignments, and Other things

Day Six

February 1, 2023 12:41 AM ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

I covered the mask in scuplticoat, making sure that it was evenly spread across so as to seal in the paint. It dried fairly quickly, leaving the mask feeling smooth.

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Day Five

February 1, 2023 12:36 AM ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

I corrected the color and blended the shades so that they flowed nicely, not so sharp and abrupt. I then took inspiration from the face paint example and added gold and silver highlights to catch the audience’s attention, as well as follow the influences provided by the designer.

Shout out to my little sister Lilly. She rocks the mask like an absolute Queen.
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Day Four

February 1, 2023 12:31 AM ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

I spent the day painting the mask, trying to highlight and put shadows on the mask. I had my younger sister wear the mask and stand about ten feet away so I could see where needed work.

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Day Three

February 1, 2023 12:16 AM ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

Today I took masking tape around the edges of the mask to ensure that the edges would not get too sharp and uncomfortable for the actor. I then put grey felt on the inside of the mask, which makes the mask much more comfortable. Once I was satisfied with the felt, I attempted a first base coat. It did not turn out well. It was much too dark and too red. It looked like a wet terracotta pot.

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Day Two

February 1, 2023 12:07 AM ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

Next, I took the sculpticoat and strips of natural muslin fabric and began covering the mask, careful to not put too much of the cloth underneath the mask. It was really interesting how strong it was once it was dried. I discovered if I was careful, I could add additional wrinkles to the face of the mask. This made it feel more true to the original Arlecchino mask examples that I have seen through research. I allowed this first initial layer to dry. I got a bit confident with the abilities of the paste, so I took two strips of muslin, soaked it, and then built a wider bridge of the nose. It dried strong and flexible.

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Day One

January 31, 2023 11:58 PM ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

I carefully used the exacto knife and scissors to cut off the bottom of the face mask. I was left a good amount of plastic to trim off as I smoothed out the plastic. Then once I was finished with that, I began shaping pieces of foam to create spirals for cheeks, thick eyebrows, wrinkles, and the carbuncle.

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Ion Plates

April 28, 2022 6:15 AM ⋅ 139 Comments ⋅
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Character Analysis

April 28, 2022 6:08 AM ⋅ 11 Comments ⋅

Ion- He is the unknown child of Kerousa. He did not have a name until after Xouthos received a prophecy. He worked as a caretaker of Apollo’s temple. He becomes the son of Xouthos after Apollo gifts him to Xouthos. He is a devoted man to Apollo, believing that Kerousa is sullying Apollo whenever she curses or speaks ill of him. When he has an attempt on his life he is quick to want revenge. Only after learning that Kerousa is his true mother does he feel worth.

Kerousa- Was assaulted by Apollo and abandoned Ion in order to protect herself and her family name. She feels a deep regret as she aged and married. Her want for children is fueled by the loss of Ion as a baby and wanting to keep up with social expectations by providing a worthy heir to the thrown.

Xouthos- Wants an heir of his own. Believes Ion is his flesh and blood due to a prophecy given to him at Apollo’s temple.

Chorus- The voice of the audience. Handmaidens of Kerousa.

Old Man- Slave of Kerousa. Wants to serve his master and to bring honor to her family name.

Servant – Messenger that alerted Kerousa of Ion surviving her poisoning attempt and that the kingdom was after her.

Priestess of Apollo- Raised Ion and stopped Ion from slaying his mother. Delivers messages from the gods. Helped confirm Athena’s claims by showing them what Ion was delivered in by Hermes.

Athena- She is a goddess who stopped Ion from harming Kerousa, telling them of their true origins.

Hermes- He narrates the beginning of the story, delivering Ion by Apollo’s orders to the temple of Delphi.

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Concept and Production statement for Ion 

April 28, 2022 5:58 AM ⋅ 8 Comments ⋅


Euripides Ion is a fantasy play about how the gods manipulate the lives of the humans around them. This tragedy takes place in Ancient Greece and is about a man who was raised in a temple of his godly father while believing he was a child of no one. This brings to mind images of marble temples, god-like statues, and the flowiness of clothing. Ion learns in the end that he not only has a god for a father but a Queen for a mother. The found family troupe with a happy ending is rare in greek tragedies. The story of servent turning royalty is a story that people often picture themselves in, wanting an adventure that brings the family, connection, warmth, and found self. The suspense that follows the main characters brings forth the feeling of anxiety, worry, and the desire to connect with family.

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Clothing used for Character Designs

April 28, 2022 5:41 AM ⋅ 10 Comments ⋅

Chorus

Kerousa 

Xouthos 

Priestess of Apollo

Athena 

Hermes

Old Man

Servant

Ion

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