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.
Curiosities of Cosplay: Malindachan
Cosplay Spotlight: Nivra
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.
Cosplay Spotlight: Lissandela
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.
Cosplay Spotlight: Visenya
Black cosplayer Visenya's stunning work on her samurai and Tsukuyomi cosplays is sure to inspire other cosplayers to bold new heights in their own costumes.
Curiosities of Cosplay: Hibica.cos
In their extensive interview, Sigli and Mana generously offer a view into how their individual strengths allow them to push their skills to new limits and create some truly magnificent cosplays.
Curiosities of Cosplay: Fawnina
I discuss with Fawnina at length the perspectives she’s gained throughout various parts of her cosplay journey, particularly through the pandemic, providing outlook and guidance for readers with thier own projects going into the years ahead.
Curiosities of Cosplay: Back of Beyond
As cosplay veterans face the increasing popularity of cosplay, it’s easy to fall into discussions about what are the “right and wrong” ways to cosplay. For Kate aka Back of Beyond Cosplay, though, cosplay is really for everyone, and the growing accessibility of resources for new cosplayers only makes that growth all the more exciting!
Curiosities of Cosplay: Firagafox
If you’re looking for someone who exudes joy for every character they cosplay, look no further than Firagafox. Her love for cosplaying as her favorite characters is infectious, and anyone looking for inspiration to cosplay their Warrior of Light shouldn’t miss out on this interview!
Cosplay Spotlight: Crepuscular Cosplay
Jazzy and Dustin are no strangers to costuming, and their first debut on the Final Fantasy XIV scene was - shall we say - a fiery one. Given that Jazzy donned black mage gear while Dustin wore the garb of a machinist, yes, that was pun intended.
Curiosities of Cosplay: Chezah
For Chezah, cosplay is one way to not only connect with fellow FFXIV pplayers and express joy for a game we all love, but also a way to encourage other creators in the XIV community to pursue their own creative expressions of that joy. From our interview, it is clear that XIV not only the imaginations of its players, but also builds the foundation for talented communities where these artists can gather together and encourage one another to create - and keep creating!
Inquiries of Art 