Semyon Varlamov's New Mask
by J.P. on Jan 30, 2010 9:29 PM EST
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PrintAs Tarik El-Bashir noted earlier today, Semyon Varlamov has a new mask, and the long (nine-hour) wait to see some great pictures of it is over. Designed by David Gunnarsson (the same fellow who designed his last mask), "[t]he design is a symphony of photo-realistic motifs, graphics and 3-D effects," and the artist gives this guided tour of the bucket:
On one side a powerful American eagle rules, together with buildings from DC, while the Russian double headed eagle rules on the other side, a side that is even more red.
On the top the mighty Caps eagle spreads its wings, creating graphics making the whole very powerful and contrast-rich. The stars dance all over the place and frame the design together with the Capitals logos on the sides. And on each side respective country's flag is flying in cool 3-D look. The name on the chin adds even more personal touch. The line graphics is inspired by the team uniform.
So what does that look like? Behold:
via daveart.com; click for more shots of the mask
It certainly lacks neither stars nor eagles. Now, if we could only see that on the ice at Verizon Center some time in the not-too-distant future...
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Kinda reminds me of DiPietro’s way-too-many-stars mask:
Why do I hate America?
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Very strange reaction
Ahh the “hate America” crowd comes out in all sorts of weird scenarios.
I don’t even joke about that and I don’t like your joke on same.
Two teams have nicknames/logos that basically dictate that you have to include at least one star. By very nature of the teams, you can not have too many. Rick DiPietro does not play for one of those teams.
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which reminded me..
of elisha cuthbert’s bikini:
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 1, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
I’d call this “the mask that gave Rush Limbaugh a stiffy and Don Cherry indigestion.”
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Gunnarson’s the Randy Spears of goalie mask pr0n. Karri Ramo’s Jack Skellington mask FTW.
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Aye. I could look at his galleries all day.
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The Daveart link should have it, along with pictures of the top and from several angles.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 30, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
This, a sweet mask, in my opinion.
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by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
I think this mask is awesome. Idk what yall are saying.
Its not too busy because of the color motifs and contrasts.
The eagle of the US and two headed eagle monstah of russia is a bad ass idea.
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
Besides the Monument, is the other “Buildings from DC” he picked Watergate? The symbol of one of the biggest government scandals in our history? Did anyone tell him this?
Cancel that. I just clicked on the link and saw it was just a weird curl of the Flag. Blame it on old eyes.
The buildings
kind of make the flag seem like a welcome mat. Not that I get upset about that kind of thing – I think it would be cool if that’s how it was intended.
by Skinsmaniac on Jan 30, 2010 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
I really like it. I’d like even more if he’d settle on maybe 1 design for a season. Isn’t this his 4th mask in two seasons?
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
As I said in the other thread, I’ll give it a chance for how it looks out on the ice, but for now, I’m not liking it. Too busy for me.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 30, 2010 10:23 PM EST reply actions
I like it! The tiny weagle watermark on the back is cool. Would like to actually see it on him, though. Does anyone know if there are pictures of him wearing it today?
"I broke my face," he said. "Ran into Brendan Shanahan. You can Google it."
by dinasaur on Jan 30, 2010 10:27 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I want to see this mask hitting the ice and bouncing two, or three times… as Semyon throws his mask off in the Stanley Cup celebration! Very cool!
You can go into the “Edit Player” settings and give him that white mask. Or a red one, or a green one if for some odd reason you wanted to.
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This one is not my favorite. Too much red. Too many eagles. Just… too much in general. Honestly, I’m going to miss his duality theme with the last two. Hardly novel to split masks, but I liked it on him.
Then again, at least it’s pretty clear what roster is forefront on his mind with this one.
Yeah his other mask was definitely better. The half caps\half rooshkie theme was great.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
I disagree. I like this one because it has tons of stuff going on but still looks simple to me. I guess I need to see it on the ice first.
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I think “rock the red” went to his head…..
"...I got the most gentlemanly player in juniors my last year. I'm a gentleman, always a gentleman." - Matt Bradley, 1/20/10
huh, looking thru the artists’ gallery i saw this http://www.daveart.com/mask-gallery/set/72157622291806633/default.aspx . He did Theo’s 08-09 Caps mask
"...I got the most gentlemanly player in juniors my last year. I'm a gentleman, always a gentleman." - Matt Bradley, 1/20/10
I'm glad...
1. It’s all Caps, he went from Hershey/Washington → South Dakota/Russia -—> and now All D.C.
2. I like the eagles and the way the Washington Monument
But, it is a little busy, needs more blue and less stars if you ask me.
Я Харт не так ли?
It’s got some Russia on there. The two eagles and the Russian flag on the left side.
I’m not a huge fan, it’s too busy for my liking. I prefer things a bit more simple and minimalist.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 31, 2010 1:33 AM EST up reply actions
It's very...
red.
It’s all about whether he wears it well. Hope to see him in it soon, haha.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
Lee Greenwood meets Ed Hardy
But if he likes it and stops pucks in it who cares. I would’ve liked to see some sort of graphic soviet propaganda motif.
Obstreperously Avatarless
Not being Russian, I’m not sure how he’d feel about the communist motif, and frankly being from DC I think has to eliminate some of the communist propaganda just being where we are. I don’t think goalie masks are the best place for politics, satirical or personal belief.
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Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Besides, he was a baby when Communism fell in the Soviet Union (and when the USSR broke up).
Rocking the Red since 1975
Just thinking art wise
The graphics are bold and pretty stylish. Change the words to
“Rockers of the Red, Unite?” Bingo, Bango.
Obstreperously Avatarless
Completely unnecessary. Ugh.
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by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 8:45 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
IDK about 'yall',
But, I’m sick of waiting for Varly to come back. Yes, at the present time, we don;t need to rush him back, but he could be wearing a f*cking dead chicken on his head, and id say its an improvement from what we’ve seen from him lately.
Don’t get me wrong, i’m extactic on how our play from goalie has been in his absence, but I’m ready for the good ol’ Varly we all know and love to come back, no matter what is on his head.
BTW, Rock the god dang red
I don't know shit about baseball.
Pink eagles? Error.
Hey ho? Say wha? “Powerful” and “mighty” are not adjectives I’d use to describe those three darling little pink-headed Barbie doll eagles. Here’s hoping there was a glitch in the white balance of the pic and these proud creatures aren’t REALLY the color of Pepto-Bismol.
My God … It’s full of stars!
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Jan 31, 2010 9:20 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
It's gonna look real pretty with vulcanized rubber bouncing off it.
I love it. It’s like a hockey mask got into a fight with stereotypical American symbols and then went home alone to pout and watch SNL. Suddenly, the hockey mask hears music coming from outside, looks out the window, and sees stereotypical American symbols standing on the front lawn with a boombox above it’s head.
Needless to say, that night, they made love. And called their friend, some stereotypical Russian symbols, over for fun.
Nine months later, viola!
What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven back to Pittsburgh, and hear the lamentations of Sidney Crosby.
I mean, JP never struck me as the most patriotic of men.
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by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
I personally think that mask is sick nasty.
but i could see why people think its got too much going on. if it didnt have so many stars it would be the perfect mask.
by Area 51 Forever on Jan 31, 2010 1:00 PM EST reply actions
THAT IS SICK!!!
Varly always comes up with the best masks…that Weagle on the top is perfect!!!
~~~ R0cK D@ R3D ~~~
by Chaz-Capapalooza on Feb 1, 2010 2:35 AM EST reply actions
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