I just needed to clear my head...


So things will be rather quiet for the next couple of months, but that doesn't mean it's time to slack off! With no conventions to be ready for until February/March there is plenty of time to get to work on big projects for next year.

Art-wise I'm seriously trying to get back into drawing more! I have a birthday dragon to make for which I will start on as soon as I get a description for it. Also have some other unfinished pieces lying around that I want to get done and posted on here. I am trying guys, really REALLY trying! I miss being able to sit back and just let go in a sketchbook, I can't motivate myself to do it anymore!

Moneywise, I'm starting to look for a new job. I've been at Dollarama now for two and a half years and I really need a change of pace! It's now time to start paying off some debts and getting them out of the way so I can start saving (or attempt to start saving) for going back to school next year and for conventions. I will be going on a road trip with a group of freinds next August to attend Dragon*con in Atlanta Georgia. I'm very excited!!

Cosplay-wise I have two very elaborate costumes to worry about. For Anime North 2010 and I will be doing the new Final Fantasy 13 version of the Shiva Sisters. [link] That's right, we're going to be a motorcycle for AN! I'll be doing the white version. It's going to be a tedious, but extremely fun project and I'm really looking forward to start asap! Other costumes to get done include finishing Grace from Granado Espada [link] and then a few small cosplays including Heine from Dogs, Oz from Pandora Hearts and an original Steampunk version of Alice in Wonderland. Still holding on to Dragoon Dart as well, hopefully for August for Dragon*con, my first US con!

Also looking forward to doing some photoshoots with while the beautiful fall scenery is in effect. That means I'll soon have some great pictures to post of some of my smaller costumes like Spyro, Girafarig and Angela!

With all this said, first on the to do list is Pandora Hearts and Dogs for Naru2U. If I can get Granado Espada done for that too it would be great, but she's no big rush until Ad Astra in March, I just don't want her to end up forgotten in the closet so I'll work on it in small doses. For G-Anime in Feb (my birthday con, yay!) I plan to wear my Helmet Girl again and finally enter it in the masquerade!

To anyone going to Naru2U next month, hope to see you there!

~*Kudrel*~





My Cosplay galleries: [link]

*Friday*

Took the bus up early with and Lunnie. When in Toronto, we headed straight for our Hotel, the Intercontinental. Turns out booked us a beautiful, huge room with a complimentry breakfast buffet! Everyone was ready to go around 5pm, myself wearing Raphael, in Talim, and the others as vampires (not the kind that sparkle). We headed straight for the con and thankfully didn't even need to wait in line for con passes, and then made a beeline for the dealers room/artist alley and did a fair bit of shopping. Afterwards we went out for Jack Astors and then decided we were too tired for the dance. A short lived day that had everyone passing out early. At least from what I can rememeber...

*Saturday*

Yay the debut of Donnie Darko's Frank! Didn't put him on until after having breakfast with and registering for the masquerade. As usual it was a long wait in line, being taunted by people who already had coffee. >.< Finally got back to the room and helped get into her Jo costume. Frank took only about 10 min to get into and I was already dying of heat before we left the room! We all got a bite to eat then browsed the dealers room again.

We attended James Duval's Q&A session.(For those that don't know, he played the real Frank in the movie!) As soon as we walked in the room he yelled "Frank! How are you?!" Hooray for taking the entire room by storm! After the session I approuched him to get a pic taken and also to get my mask autographed. He was corrected into calling me 'Frankette' after seeing who was under mask. There was no pen on hand so I had to go to his signing table later in the day to get in signed. I now have an epic Frank autographed mask! YAY!! It was an awesome experience to meet him, such a nice guy!

Following this event, changed into her Donnie costume and we headed for the Masq. had split off earlier to get her Spawn costume on and we met her again in the green room. Signed in, did sound check, got judging photo taken, sat down in our den....A few minutes later we ended up deciding we didn't want to compete anymore. Turns out someone else was also competing as Frank and his mask was a lot more elaborate. (But it's still not autographed, muahaha!) So instead we met up with Lunnie and went to play a Vampire: The Requiem LARP. I played my old Nosferatu character Hex. It was great that I was actually creepy since I had Frank on, lol! It was a lot of fun thanks to the other players who got us involved and put on some great scenes, but I definately still prefer the old Vampire: The Masquerade, specifically my awesome Ottawa by Night group!

Afterwards it was back to the hotel room for some partying. Met tons of awesome people and had a blast. To those of you that I met, if you're on DA, add me so I can do the same! ^.^

*Sunday*

Had to be my favourite day for one reason: Steampunk gathering! The turnout was amazing with around 30+ Steampunks showing up compared to last years 6! Minus the extremely painful shoes, it was a ton of fun walking around in a large group outside and freaking out the crowd of Jonus Brothers concert attendees. Lots of pictures were taken and also got a photoshoot alongside and Lunnie with the amazing SolarTempest!
The rest of the day consisted of last minute shopping and relaxing. Once the con was over we explored downtown a bit and saw 'A Perfect Getaway'. I wasn't keen on seeing a movie, but it turned out being an awesome movie so it all worked out!

Overall, pretty awesome con, had lots of fun. Still regretting not entering the Masq, but hey, can't turn back now! Hoping to have some pics of Frank and Steampunk soon!

Until then,


~*Kudrel*~




Upcoming Cosplays:
Oz Vessalius - Pandora Hearts
Grace Bernelli - Granado Espada
Heine Rammsteiner - Dogs
Steampunk Alice - Alice in Wonderland

My Cosplay galleries: [link]

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So a few journals ago I promised to feature a favourite deviation of the first bunch to comment. I said I would do the first 10, but I sadly only got 8, so I've added in two extras of my choice! Enjoy!

[link] My sexy girlfriend can take some super epic shots when she puts her mind to it! The angle in this one is killer!

[link] Always quick with words and witty remarks, you put together some very clever, and slightly morbid poetry.

[link] Talk about mad painting skillz! I absolutely love the choice of colours and the amount of emotion portrayed in this.

[link] My favourite Velvet ever! The sewing work is so clean and the costume just downright lovely! Not to mention you look stunning in it!

[link] I find these designs a very neat and creative idea for possible Pokemon cosplays!

[link] For one thing, I just love the shot in general, also you look so cute!

[link] The Queen of epic props! This has to be one of my favourites. It could also be that I'm super excited for this costume! *wink*

[link] With a great comic-book type style all his own, I couldn't resist going for the cosplay humour!

[link] I did it again! LOL! Always been a fan of her stuff, especially her awesome WWE fanfiction!

And lastly but not leastly,

[link] You do not wanna mess with this version of Jasmin! Totally creepy but it totally works.


And that's all! Keep up the awesome work everyone!

~*Kudrel*~




My Upcoming Cosplays:
Konoe - Lamento
Seven - Rustblaster
Frank - Donnie Darko
Dart Dragoon form - Legend of Dragoon On Hiatus!
PLUS! Super secret cosplay for Fanex!

My Cosplay galleries: [link]

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