The cute yet deadly White Mage character that is the center of Why Maige's comics is a tongue-in-cheek representation of many XIV players' occasional frustrations, and laughing about those frustrations is always more fun than letting them sour the game. "If you don’t laugh, you’re going to cry" - and Why Maige, no matter what difficulties she faces in-game or in life, would always much rather laugh.
The unapologetic explosion of ribbons and frills and frockery in Rebecca's cosplays reflect her own unapologetic love of cosplay as a whole: to embrace what you love, no matter your age, and to pursue that passion fearlessly, both for the joy of the challenges along the way and for the pride of finally holding in your own hands what you have created.
For Sara Winters, every new project is a new opportunity to explore and learn a new creative outlet, whether that be hand weaving by loom, building robotics, developing Cricut patterns, embroidery, or crafting armor. With her detailed Twitter threads breaking down each step of her cosplay builds and her long history of hosting informative panels for a variety of creative topics, I knew Divisionten's insights into her journey as a disabled cosplayer and creator would be sharply informative and wittily eloquent.
When reflecting on the breadth of xer artwork, Gideon asked the question: "What about art with a meaning or message that people can smell?" The candles xey have created since as Luminis Candle Co. have, pun intended, lit a new fire in the XIV community.
I have long admired the inviting charm, the vibrant colors, and the joyful wonder in every expression in the artwork of Angelica Maria, aka charmwitch. After speaking with Angie for her interview, there was little wonder why such joy exudes from her work, for her art has ever been a beacon through her own personal journey.
Elisa expounds on her shift from artist alleys to online creative circles, and how creating fan merchandise has shaped her growth and perspective as an artist.
In part one of our interview, Elisa provides personal insight into how her art has evolved over the years, and how Shadowbringers reignited—and reformed—her passion to create.
Malindachan shares how her focus has never wavered from what she enjoys most: the labor of love in every detail and nuance woven from skills honed over years of experience into each of her cosplays.
Nivra shares insight into the long and technical creation of his cosplay, as well as a personally touching experience when he finally revealed his completed and stunning Drachen armor at Fanfest.
Lissandela shares the trials and tribulations—and ultimate success—in creating one of FFXIV's most beautifully iconic designs: the regal wings of the Fae King, Feo Ul.
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