Cosplay Progress- 'Fancy Dog-Tier Jade'

Hello everyone!

Sorry it's been silent around here but things have been busy as usual. Getting ready for Nekocon was busy and luckily not toooo stressful but it was a good time in the end. I didn't really get any photos of me wearing my cosplay but I did take progress photos as I made the Dog-tier hood, which turned into a lined full circle cloak.

Side view so you can see how long the 'tails' of the hood are.

Front view.

Detail of the hood's trim, which I got at Joanne's. It was expensive but made less so with the help of coupons. I also added wire to the inside of the hood's rim so I could pose it for photos as well as making it easier to wear.

For the trim around the cloak I used a beautiful black lace that I had picked up back in England. I had a lot of it luckily and there was more than enough for this cloak. I had originally bought the hood's trim for the cloak rim but when I decided to make it full circle there clearly wasn't enough. I also added little satin bows to the front as a cute detail.

And here is a peek at the interior lining of the cloak. It's a black fabric with grey designs of birds and flowers in a classical style. I had used this fabric in high school to make a bag out of (which I still have).

Once we get some time and maybe some snowy weather I want to take better photos of the whole costume together. I spent enough time on it I need nicer photos of the whole thing :P

I'm also currently working on a commission that I don't want to share until it's done, and I'm going to try to gather up sketches to scan soon and share before our four weeks of overtime hits at the very end of the month.
So stay tuned!

AMA

Still so busy over here! I'm on the last leg of switching computers, I'm just setting up my files and internet bookmarks now. I'm applying for jobs,progressing in my driving lessons, and getting ready for Anime Mid Atlantic this weekend! I'll be doing my first real cosplay as a human version of Rarity from 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.' I'm really excited for it, its' such an eccentric costume: Purple curly wig, red cat eye glasses, pencil skirt and heels; I feel so cool wearing it :P Well see how it goes over this weekend. I was planning on also cosplaying as Jade Harley from Homestuck but I cannot for the life of me find my wig. So I'll be doing that one another time when I can find my precious wig.

More art to come soon, but probably next week. I have sketches to scan and put together and I plan to make a new header for this blog too. It's looking a bit bare for my tastes...

Also I'll be posting a new sales post when I get back next week. I've got some lovely gothic clothing to sell including a lovely long jacket and some bodices.

Neko Prep

Some photos of how things are going as far as Nekocon prep.


Progress photos of the Kale cover.


Progress photos of the bookmarks that are now done. I forgot to take a photo of it but each book mark has my contact info and website addresses on the back of them.


I also just ordered my Alencia wig :3 I'm stupidly excited.

To do for Nekocon:
Kale:
-Finish pages
-scan pages
-make sure pages fit printing template, and label them correctly!
-letter pages

OMN
-re-letter pages
-make sure pages fit printing template, and label them correctly!
-new cover? D:

Prints/Merch
-color 'Judith'

Table
-get colorful table cloth
-make price signs
-make fliers for 'Kale' to pass out

Cosplay
-finish tunic
-make up test
-sword?

ATCs and Costumes

Hey everyone!
I've been home with my parents for a few days, spending time with them and working on goods for Nekocon. Today I managed to finish my half of an ATC trade with a good friend of mine.

My half:

LostReach ATC by ~Spork-Bunny on deviantART
Her character 'Talks,' a Corvid from WoD RPG.

Her half:

SporkBunny ATC by ~LostReach on deviantART
Its' Alencia! :D I love it so much! I can't wait to trade them.

Speaking of Alencia I also found some bits and bobs for my costume of her that I'll be wearing to Nekocon. So far I've been able to find things at local thrift stores pretty well. I'm still on the hunt for leggings and boots, and fabric to make her sleeves.
I'll post photos when I have time to take/upload them. I'll also be working on her belt pouches. I need to draft a pattern and then sew them up.

I also entered a Mermaid Mascot contest for a group on Devianart.com. Here's my entry.

Mermaid Mascot by ~Spork-Bunny on deviantART

More to come soon!

A picture update

A new Clockwork Queen sketch!


I thought it would be funny to show Mick trying to show Samantha his affections for her. His face looks really sincere, and she looks more angry than she really is. This idea popped into my head when I saw sketch #5 of Brichan's character meme: http://bri-chan.deviantart.com/art/character-meme-reginald-74849226 Check out her DA site while you're there, she does the cutest Alice in Wonderland fan art XD

School has been really busy but I'm trying to squeeze in more work on the comic whenever I can. I love drawing and writing it so I'm not quitting. I'm also cooking up plans for a Samantha cosplay for when I take the mini comics to cons. I can't wait. :D I'll post links for costuming ideas too when I find some.

Stay steamy!