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The Art of Conversation

This is by far the most special art project I’ve ever done ❤. The Art of Conversation is a project that brings artists and seniors in our community together, made possible through a partnership between the Arts Council Wood Buffalo and St. Aidan’s Society. The idea is that the artist hosts a conversation with their partner and the resulting discussion becomes the muse for an art project.

Before I first called my partner Libby I was nervous- what if we didn’t click? What if I didn’t get any ideas for my piece? Happily, my fears were unfounded, as we had a great chat and I had the initial ideas for my project before we were even done talking. This project was a joy and Libby was my inspiration.

This video includes some audio clips from parts of our conversation, and video from my process creating the artwork.

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Cosplay WIP: Rize from Tokyo Ghoul

I’m working on a new cosplay project that I hope to debut at Calgary Expo in April. I really enjoyed sharing the process of making my Krul Tepes cosplay, so I’ve decided to do the same with this cosplay: Rize Kamishiro from Tokyo Ghoul!

I’ll keep adding to this page as I get further in the building and sewing of this project. I can’t wait to try on the sclera lenses and wig, and get my kagune attached to the costume!

Krul Tepes Cosplay Progress

I’m registered for the Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo Costume Contest, and this is the first year I am entering the Craftsmanship category, as I’m sewing and crafting my entire costume myself (learning how to use a sewing machine along the way!)

I need to submit my progress pictures, so I figured what better way to compile them than on my blog? I’ll add the pictures here as I post them to my Instagram.

Here is what I’ve done so far (my Instagram links often have more than one picture- hover over the picture and use the left and right arrows to scroll through)

The day I decided on my cosplay

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Finally decided who I will cosplay for @edmontonexpoofficial 2018 KRUL TEPES 💙🦇 I've mostly done crossplay in the past so to change it up I wanted to do a cute girl, but she is also a vampire and I can sew a cute plushie arukanu bat to go with it sooooo… She's perfect 😍 and I am going to attempt sewing the entire costume myself sooo wish me luck with that…. I wanna enter in the craftsmanship portion of the contest this year! I've already started ordering my supplies. & Thanks to @kiyocosplays for the #cosbody challenge tag- i'm gonna give it my best shot! And I hereby challenge ANYONE who needs a nudging- now is the time, you can do it 😊 #krultepes #cosplay #arukanu #crossplay #cosbod #vampire #vampires #anime #manga #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplaygirl

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Getting Supplies

An Embarrassing Blunder

Hair Pieces

Struggling With the Wig

Butchering the Wig (I ended up scrapping this wig because I wasn’t happy with it- LOOK AT HOW CHOPPY IT IS! I can barely style my own hair, let alone this thing!)

BUTTCAPE

 

Learning how to Sew and Gather a Skirt!!!

Slowly But Surely…

Arukanu: Purse Version!

More Shots of Arukanu

NEW WIG! I ended up ordering another wig because I pretty much ruined the first one… T-T

Hidden Zipper Trick!

These (Fake) Boots Are Made For Walking

And That’s Just What They’ll Do!

Buttonception

My Workspace

Krul’s Collar

Put a Bow On It

I Took These Pics With My Nose

Nearly there…

Almost Finished!

 

FINALLY FINISHED!!! ❤

 

 

 

I had a ton of fun at the Expo!

I even got some professional pics done with Luciddream photography, and my own Series 1 trading card with Canada Cosplay! This was definitely a really special cosplay milestone for me!