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50+ Diverse Vector Masks from Across the Globe

Aug 27th in Inspiration, Web Roundups by Sean Hodge

Asian dragons, latin lucha, opera faces, and other masks from all over the world. There is a wide variety of mask styles displayed here, like horror, comics, line art, shiny gradients, highly personal work, and pure commercial gold.

Take a look at how numerous artists have created vector masks. There are quite a few ancient mask traditions one could research for further inspiration from various county's cultures. After viewing this collection of vector art, dig deep and then get expressive with your own mask. First, let's check out all this awesome vector artwork!

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Author: Sean Hodge

Hi All! I recently moved to the outskirts of Orlando, Florida. I'm the editor of Psdtuts+ and Vectortuts+. Also, visit my blog AiBURN where I feature some of my creative work and ideas. Or follow me on Twitter: @seanHodge.

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    Kristof August 27th

    Just noticed, thx a lot for featuring!

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    Simon August 27th

    These are some very inspirational pieces.

    Diverse is a good term, I love the color in some of these.

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    rory August 27th

    Very interesting, never really thought about “mask” design but some of these are awesome! Definitely dont see enough of downloadable masks on the web… BRING BACK MASKS! Great articles guys, big up yourself!

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    Cat Johnson August 27th

    Great collection! That Burger King mask is totally out of place though.

    Thanks for the inspiration and keep the goodness coming please.

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      Sean Hodge August 27th

      Yah, but can’t go wrong with “The King.”

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    Diego SA August 27th

    Extremely daring, outgoing look, very funny, masterpiece-like art, these are some of the best adjectives to describe how mindblowing these roundups are. They are incredible designers with talented abilities. Just awesome!

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    Moshiko Berdugo August 27th

    outstanding!!!!

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    Melody August 27th

    Omg I so want one! So I can look from behind it and say “ooga booga booga!” lol..don’t mind me..

    The color schemes are beau-ti-ful…

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    Sean Hodge August 27th

    Thanks everybody. Yah, there is some great vector work out there. If anyone get’s inspired by this post and makes a mask, feel free to drop a link to it here. Halloween is coming up, can’t wait!

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    Rui August 27th

    Wow. No Jason inspired hockey masks. Surprising!

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    aerodynamic August 27th

    Ha, that Burger King piece is classic.

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    Pixelkaiji August 28th

    Pretty decent collection of masks, but how can you NOT include Hydro74?? He’s the best imo!

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      Sean Hodge August 28th

      Oooh Yah! Hydro74 does awesome work http://www.hydro74.com/ but it’s hard to think of everybody when putting together one of these posts. Thx.

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    Alain Stapelberg August 28th

    Some awesome and interesting masks, luv the japanese ones.
    Here’s one i did a while back http://www.flickr.com/photos/33242058@N03/3588170477/

    Thx

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    Me August 28th

    Just disappointed of seeing that in this world the concept of mask means a Mexican fighter.

    Great designs nevertheless.

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    cg September 8th

    I’ve done my share of vector masks too: http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Los-Mojarras/276736

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