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: Hibica.cos
The Heart of a Soul Crystal: Resin Artists Feature
Soul crystals, often called job stones within the FFXIV community, are considered deeply personal for players, particularly for their Warrior of Light’s main class. The resin crafters who related their experiences with casting soul crystals for the XIV community emphasized the joy in creating such unique works of art for players who feel so deeply for them.
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.
Inquiries of Art: Bell Pepper
The heart that Bell infuses into her art leaps has likewise captured the hearts of the FFXIV community, so it was my great pleasure to talk with her about her artistic journey that led her to bringing XIV's most beloved characters to life in her work.
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!
Note for Note: An Interview With Alex Moukala
Long before Alex Moukala was known to FFXIV players, he was already an accomplished musician and composer working relentlessly at what he loves most: video game music. If you're looking for encouragement to never give up on your dreams, look no further than the interview below, because Alex Moukala's fearless pursuit of knowledge and skills to create and further his art is nothing short of inspirational.
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!
Inquiries of Art: Surfacage
In Final Fantasy XIV, we witness Warriors of Light from thousands of players' imaginations, fight, stumble, get up, and grow into heroes. For Surfacage, FFXIV was an open invitation to chronicle their Warrior of Light's story in comic form - both serious and silly - and I was delighted to find out more about their artistic journey through Final Fantasy XIV.
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 