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mind altogether. It was the greatest feeling I’d ever had. I FELT like a superhero pulled straight from the pages of a comicbook. How was the experience? Did you find it overwhelming? The amount of picture taking and difficulty being able to walk from one place to the next without being stopped was very overwhelming at first. I remember coming back from a bathroom break and not being able to get back into the theatre because a mob of people with cell phones had cornered me, Nick Fury, and Black Panther. When that crowd passed, a new one was on the way, and Director Fury whispered into my hear in haste, “You better get out of here now. You have three seconds to spare. Go!” Do you have a favourite costume?
My favorite costume changes with the more I make. Currently, I would have to pick my 2008 Guardians of the Galaxy Gamora costume. The costume design is so unique and designing something in real life that looked so cool in 2D was quite the challenge. How long does it take for you to make your own costumes? They take weeks! The devil’s in the detail, and I start off making all of my costumes by taking care of all accessories first. I give myself about a week on all the accessories, and then I spend anywhere from 3-12 hours sewing the actual fabric of the costume. Tell us about the cons you visit - what’s been your favourite event? I’ve actually only been to one con, which was Supercon in Miami. It was so awesome, and getting into the con world
is a whole new thing from other smaller events and picture taking. When do you start planning your costumes for a con? As soon as possible. Costume planning is the most vital part of actually making a costume. It’s always good to decide what to do in advance, and then know what I need to do and give myself plenty of time. What’s the best part about being a well known cosplayer? The best part about being a well known cosplayer is inspiring and encouraging others. People will share with me what they do, what they get excited about, and really welcome me into this great community. It’s all a learning process, and the more we give to others, the more joy there is to be spread and shared.