Upcoming Borderlands photoshoot?

Few months ago when we cosplayed as sirens from Borderlands for the first time, I got an offer for a photoshoot, so of course we took it. And when I befriend our photographer I knew I could look forward to it without any unnecessary stress included because I usually stress out for a whole lot minor stuff..

An idea cross my mind, to make some enemy as well. But of course, I do not have enought time so I simply decided for psycho as my brother fits this character perfectly (sometimes even mentally :D). I am still not completely sure that he will keep his word and do the photoshoot but I made a mask.

It's becoming my motto: "as cheap as possible, but still looking acceptable" >:D
Of course it doesn't always work out... I just think there must be some cheaper materials for cosplayers. When I'll get my act together and finally start working on some more difficult armor, I wil try anything possible. Or even impossible :D


The mask mentioned before.. Once again I acted quite spontaneously and didn't have even a base for it, so I made one (then I realised it was a bit bigger than I wanted..but screw it)

The base is just a fencing covered with glued newspaper. it is a simple process, I remember we used to make it even in my old art school.

 I forget to take photos during the whole process. As always... *headdesk*

Some people asked me what I used on it to get the "right curves" :D The answer is toilet paper soaked in a glue (I use duvilax for paper). So it sounds really strange when someone asks me what it is made of... And of course later on I used also clay to get a smoother look. But if were using clay only, it would be a lot heavier. 

It's quite visible where I used the clay and where not. Even though I didn't want the mask looking exactly the same as in the game (I know I should follow the concept, but I wanted it look more realistic, more badass). That's why I didn't make it as smooth and perfect as in the game. But I think I wouldn't be able to do it that way even if I wanted...

When the base was done, I added some paint using mostly acrylic paint, shadowinf it a bit and so on...

I also glued false leather stripes on borders.

And this is it :)

I hope the photoshoot in august will be amusing :D 

Maya's class mod 2

When my Borderlands cosplay partner saw my Maya's "book", she liked it and asked me to make one for her as well. And I promised I would, so I did :D

Firstly, I had to visit an antiquarian bookshop and search through the old and cheap books (0,20 Euro, hell yeah!). And I found a red one which I appreciated however there was a picture on the front cover, but luckily nothing on the back. So I had basically everything I needed. Except of a glue, which I totally forgot about.. -___-"

This is the one I have decided for, because Lilith wanted something red that would go with her hair colour (how ridiculous that is :D)

Firstly I cut the side forms from the cardboard and prepared some colourful paper.

I wrapped the form in it.

And used a ducktape on the back of it, as I didn't have a glue :"D

Tada~

I've painted the book with acrylics.

I forgot to mention, that I am fucking dumb, so I had to un-ducktape the sides to unite them with the cover.

Now to "borders"

Result:

:)

Bioshock photoshoot

We took advantage of the spring time (when it was still around 20-25°, not 30° like these days..-.-) I hate how the spring lasted for a couple of days and after the winter it is suddenly hot like hell. I hate winter and summer...I was looking forward to spring so much and there was none --

But back to our photoshoot.
Me and my cosplay buddy Lorean have decided to do some photoshoot when sakuras are still in bloom (that was the original idea altough in reality we focused on other flowers in bloom mostly :D). Ske asked me if I could take some photos of her Daenerys cosplay to which I agreed more than happily because I like taking photos but I am not that good (I warned her). But some of them came out nicely, I like how she smiled sometimes even though she is like me, grumpy like all the time.. -__-" :"D

I especially loved these ones of her:

Next day we did a shoot of my (still not finished) costume of Elizabeth from Bioshock Infinite. I am going to do the corset version of her for this years ComicSalon in september. I didn't even wanted to do the first version of her, but one day I just browsed through my closet and found a white shirt which I havent wore for a longer time so I re-sewed it and voila..:D But I haven't had any cloth left for the skirt, so that's why I wasn't quite sure about photoshoot at first. I don't like unfinished things. But then I thought, Oh, what the hell..

I was a bit happy about wearing boots but it wasn't that hot that day afterall. Also my hair didn't want to stay in a right shape -__- Yeah, it's shitty as hell. Even products wouldn't keep it at the same place. Next time I'm using only wigs...

But the shooting was fun, some of the people were looking at us of course, but I think my friend was atracting more attention the other day, so..

I like how my friend managed to take the photos, they look great, if only I was able to make my face look normal :D I look normal when I don't see the camera but the moment I know about its presence I look like an ogr. -///- Examples:

But some of them turned out really nice and it motivated to me start on DeviantArt again (here's the link to it http://sirdompayne.deviantart.com/). I had an account years ago, but I lost my password and then I didn't want to start over. But...I did. 

And after some time it reminded me why I always liked DA. Some people there are so talented and I love looking at their paintings, photos...I could spend hours browsing through..but I don't have so much time unfortunately.

And one guy mad me really happy when he edited my photo and added flying Songbird there. I was totally speechless as I didn't know him at all and he just made it because...I don't even know why. But things like these can really make my day brighter. And seeing that some people like my cosplay, my effort...it gives me so much motivation. They and my friends encourage me and inspire me to continue with it and I am grateful for it :)

And here is the pic. I love it despise the fact it has me in it :D

Journey

This is the game of the year (at least in PS3 section) for me. Shame is I don't own PS3.. So I must just satisfy myself with an occassional playing it or just watching some walkthroughs on youtube.

First I've heard of the game when somebody mentioned it on the comment section of one of the game oriented websites and I searched for it on the youtube. And I was charmed after few minutes. The main character is some person\cat or whatever it actually is. You don't know anything about him\her and the only goal at the beggining is to get on the top of the mountain as it seems.

The game is really relaxing and you can let your mind flow along with the ornated scarf of your character as he flies above the shiny sand of the desert or through the deeps of an undeground cave. You stop by and then and listen to the story and yet you won't hear a single word the whole game, just beautiful music in the background.

As most of the people, redactors and gamers say, Journey is an artistic game oriented on visual and emotional side of the playing. Interesting is also a feature with "multiplayer". You can play the game alone or you can join another player. As far as I know, you can only travel in couples not in groups, but I think it's better this way. Your relationship seems more intense then.

Of course I've decided to make my own costume..just because I could wear it and.. run.. fly.. and feel the freedom and peace.

Borderlands 2 - Maya's wonderbook

So...after some playing of Borderlands 2 and my immense need to cosplay Maya I've wondered about one thing - Have you been also curious what is that book hanging from her belt? Or am I the only one here who had to google it afterwards? (I'm retarded)

Yes, now I know it's her Class Mod. And as I am a bit meticulous about those things I've decided to do one myself. And I've chosen this one:

I must confess I've picked it up by the look...

At first I bought an old book from an antiquarian bookshop for 0,20 Euro. I didnt destroy it though, I just kind of upgraded its facade..

I've repainted the cover with light blueish colour (acrylic). I used the white colour before as a basis. Then I cut out these from the cardbord. I didn't take any photo from the progress because it was kind of a spontaneous work and I simply forget to do anything when I'm working on something.. -.-
But I did a little sketch in the painter..--"

The main part is used in the front and in the back of the book as well. I wrapped with a camel-coloured paper (camel camel!). On border lines I tucked the camel paper inside of the book and glued it to it. Also the wrapped cardbord to the cover.

The small part is the edge wrapped in the golden paper and just glued to it as well.

At last, just I painted the siren and added some worn-down-like lines and I shadowed it a bit with water-colours.

Aaaand it looks like this.Still missing the leather hanger or whatever it is, but I'll make that later :)