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Hello everyone! It’s been a hot minute.

This isn’t a return to cosplay as much as a season’s greetings: I haven’t cosplayed for well over a year at this point (and I haven’t been in body paint for even longer) but Cats halloween costumes seemed like an appropriate level of commitment. Figures that 2020 would be the year that I learned to appreciate Cats of all fucking things.

Anyway, I re-designed Mr. Mistoffelees and the Rum Tum Tugger to fit me and the roommate. if you want to keep up with what I’m doing these days, I have a portfolio instagram [link]. I also post to my personal (@skeppsbrott) every so often.

Nya!

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I didn't. the globe was only on for photos.

I have a deadline in 36 hrs but here are some photos I never uploaded from NärCon! This guy was a blast to make and wear and I could spend so much time talking about it but I won’t. I’m very proud to say that the only thing in the photos I didn’t make from scratch (ha) are the shoes.

Photos by Anna Klevenbäck

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Are you a substitute teacher in Washington. If so hello again

Imagine being a substitute teacher in Washington.

(I'm an art student in Scotland, sometimes in Sweden)

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I have a deadline in 36 hrs but here are some photos I never uploaded from NärCon! This guy was a blast to make and wear and I could spend so much time talking about it but I won’t. I’m very proud to say that the only thing in the photos I didn’t make from scratch (ha) are the shoes.

Photos by Anna Klevenbäck

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How long ago was NärCon again? Only like, a month, right?

With the ever-lovely @pancakemolybdenum as Rose

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How long ago was NärCon again? Only like, a month, right?

With the ever-lovely @pancakemolybdenum as Rose

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Some shots of the finished styling of my Merle wig + facial hair.

There’s a handful of grey weft pieces sewn into it to give it that graying appearance, as well as some tied into the lace. The beard was the front of a separate wig of the same tone, meaning I already had a good third of it tied. Beard and moustache were backcombed to give them that rough texture.

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I don’t go out much like I used to Something ’bout the strangers and the noise And why leave when I got you, baby? It’s a risk but babe, I need the thrill

Happy March! Here are some better photos of me and @muppidupp as Cronus and Porrim, as we did for NärCon Vinter. I was very happy she agreed to borrowing my Cronus, lol.

Photos by Ice of Tin. With his permission I’ve touched up on the body paint.

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My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, and they’re like “damn, it’s still March?”

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I don’t go out much like I used to Something ’bout the strangers and the noise And why leave when I got you, baby? It’s a risk but babe, I need the thrill

Happy March! Here are some better photos of me and @muppidupp as Cronus and Porrim, as we did for NärCon Vinter. I was very happy she agreed to borrowing my Cronus, lol.

Photos by Ice of Tin. With his permission I’ve touched up on the body paint.

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Come on over here and love me You know what I want you to say Don’t be cruel to a heart that’s true

It’s still technically March?

So, uh, yeah. March Cronus has been on my list for like three years at this point. I costested him last year, but for a billion different reasons I never got around to making a full cosplay. Not feeling comfortable with that kind of crossdressing, not having a proper design, not having the money… My biggest qualm was the 1950′s cone bra, because honestly I don’t know nearly enough about bras to want to splurge that kind of money for some actual vintage lingerie. Surprisingly, they’re pretty easy to make (same for the padding).

I very rarely make cosplays from scratch, so managing to make this entire thing all on my own felt like a major accomplishment. It’s also the first time I sew pants that aren’t sweats, so that was less fun but also very rewarding.

Taking the photos on my own, though? Whole ‘nother beast. But I guess it’ll be easier to do next time around.

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FEBRUARY 2013 -> FEBRUARY 2019

Was this the only reason I wanted to do this cosplay? Absolutely not. With that said, NärCon Vinter holds a special place in my heart. It was my first con as an out Homestuck back in the day, the first time I did a proper cosplay. It was a lovely con experience that laid the groundwork for a lot of the things I do, the friends I have, and the methods I use to this day.

I was harsh about it at the time, but for a first time cosplay, I look back at it pretty fondly.

With a guest appearance from @muppidupp as Cronus!

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FEBRUARY 2013 -> FEBRUARY 2019

Was this the only reason I wanted to do this cosplay? Absolutely not. With that said, NärCon Vinter holds a special place in my heart. It was my first con as an out Homestuck back in the day, the first time I did a proper cosplay. It was a lovely con experience that laid the groundwork for a lot of the things I do, the friends I have, and the methods I use to this day.

I was harsh about it at the time, but for a first time cosplay, I look back at it pretty fondly.

With a guest appearance from @muppidupp as Cronus!

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Here’s to another five years of Cronus…!

Well, provided I get a new pair of jeans. Those things finally gave up this fall.

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Here’s to another five years of Cronus...!

Well, provided I get a new pair of jeans. Those things finally gave up this fall.

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Tell me lover, are you lonely?

Katsu was a blast, y’all. I can’t believe it’s almost been a year already.

Cosplay | Photo | Edit

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Tell me lover, are you lonely?

Katsu was a blast, y’all. I can’t believe it’s almost been a year already.

Cosplay | Photo | Edit