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furtechCutest Costumes at FC 2011
Full Flickr Set
FC 2011 was particularly fun this year. I'm not really sure what, specifically, made it so enjoyable, but partly this was because there was a good balance between socializing, work (panels) and table-sitting. Plus, I was able to get together with a number of people that at other cons I only see in passing. Many nice meals, lots of terrific conversations. Plus, Hyena henchmen all weekend!
The collage above are what I think were the cutest costumes at the con. The springer was my favorite last year (edit: worn by "Feast of Dreams"-- hi, Katie! and built by Mixed Candy!); the trio of cat, dog and husky were *really* cute! (dog and husky made by "Feast of Dreams"; cat by Temperance); I loved the fierce little hyena girl.
There were also a number of new costumes at the con that were both spectacular and well-performed. The hawk's wings were very effective; I loved the Qarrezel gnoll-demon; faithful henchmen get a plug; the husky on the right impressed me with his ice skating skilz and mad dancing.
There were also some spectacular new costumes: the neon-birds-of-prey rocked my world. Not sure who did them, but-- Wow! Great to look at in full light and amazing in the dark! I loved the big springer spaniel adventurer/detective! Great personality both in design and acting: he was my favorite new costume of the con this year! I also enjoyed the Dr. Borrible-esque canine: I forget their name, but the design was both unique and extremely personable-- and the costume worked perfectly with the head! (<--best partial at the con!).
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My panels went particularly well this year. Partly this is from having done them several times, partly because I was better prepared. I did one on "Advanced Head Design" that focused on how, exactly, to translate a 2-dimensional design into a 3-dimensional head. the other panel was the "Exotic Materials and How Not to Kill Yourself" panel. I got extremely positive feedback on these! This made me very happy.
The move to the convention center next year does not make me happy, but we'll see. All in all, possibly the best FC I've ever been to!
Full Flickr Set
FC 2011 was particularly fun this year. I'm not really sure what, specifically, made it so enjoyable, but partly this was because there was a good balance between socializing, work (panels) and table-sitting. Plus, I was able to get together with a number of people that at other cons I only see in passing. Many nice meals, lots of terrific conversations. Plus, Hyena henchmen all weekend!
The collage above are what I think were the cutest costumes at the con. The springer was my favorite last year (edit: worn by "Feast of Dreams"-- hi, Katie! and built by Mixed Candy!); the trio of cat, dog and husky were *really* cute! (dog and husky made by "Feast of Dreams"; cat by Temperance); I loved the fierce little hyena girl.
There were also a number of new costumes at the con that were both spectacular and well-performed. The hawk's wings were very effective; I loved the Qarrezel gnoll-demon; faithful henchmen get a plug; the husky on the right impressed me with his ice skating skilz and mad dancing.
There were also some spectacular new costumes: the neon-birds-of-prey rocked my world. Not sure who did them, but-- Wow! Great to look at in full light and amazing in the dark! I loved the big springer spaniel adventurer/detective! Great personality both in design and acting: he was my favorite new costume of the con this year! I also enjoyed the Dr. Borrible-esque canine: I forget their name, but the design was both unique and extremely personable-- and the costume worked perfectly with the head! (<--best partial at the con!).
My Favorites!
My panels went particularly well this year. Partly this is from having done them several times, partly because I was better prepared. I did one on "Advanced Head Design" that focused on how, exactly, to translate a 2-dimensional design into a 3-dimensional head. the other panel was the "Exotic Materials and How Not to Kill Yourself" panel. I got extremely positive feedback on these! This made me very happy.
The move to the convention center next year does not make me happy, but we'll see. All in all, possibly the best FC I've ever been to!
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Date: 2011-01-21 10:08 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-01-21 10:18 pm (UTC)Your friend: yes, she is very shy, but she did a great job on her costume. She was very cute in the parade! She totally qualified to be at the "Advanced Head Panel" because she's already made her first suit, so she probably "got" what I was trying to say.
If she ever wants to talk about costuming or needs help with some aspect (construction or materials or whatever), tell her to feel free to ask, either directly through email or via you. She can (and probably should) cc you and/or her mom on those so I don't inadvertently suggest using some tool or material that she isn't ready for (heat guns, toxic glues, fiberglass, etc.). I didn't get a read on her actual age when I met her.
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Date: 2011-01-21 10:21 pm (UTC)You did the Springer-adventurer? *Fantastic job*!!! Proportions, design, expression: he's a very fun costume! And I totally agree about the performer-- excellent.
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Date: 2011-01-21 10:24 pm (UTC)Wonderful piece of work. I'd still really like to get you to do some pieces of my dogs when you have a chance (2D). Let me know when you're open for commissions again (2D).
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Date: 2011-01-21 11:51 pm (UTC)Thanks so much again for your comments on Mr. Winston. He was a project I couldn't help but take on because I had been wanting to make some kind of spaniel, and the concept art/commissioner's character idea really fit the bill. He was a really fun pup to work on. It gave me another excuse to make a spotty dog, and try out some floppy ears!
Sorry I havn't gotten around to your pup portraits yet, they're gonna happen I promise!
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Date: 2011-01-22 03:42 am (UTC)Our little group used to refer to certain people as, "...having a really big feather," in reference to the film.
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Date: 2011-01-21 03:19 pm (UTC)The character name Winston came from the fly-rod company that makes the rods I use R.L. Winston (which is actually the characters full name). He's supposed to be kind of aloof/uppity, which I'm still figuring out how to translate to performance.
Very good note about the detective deal, which I hadn't though about yet. The kind of LA Confidential/old Bogart movies style would work well with the character. Perhaps I'll have to pick up a trenchcoat for him. ;)
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Date: 2011-01-21 10:35 pm (UTC)I was too busy snapping pics to actually -look- at your badge. Winston is a good name: before you mentioned the fly rod company, I thought of Churchill and cigarettes and the city. He'd make a terrific noir detective. Half the fun of costuming is accessorizing. People will look at you strangely, though, when you start shopping at the 4X-size stores.
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Date: 2011-01-21 03:32 pm (UTC)I'm also sorry I trimmed Luck's toe hair yesterday, but I JUST COULDN'T STAND IT ANY MORE. :D Anyway! Nice bumping into you!
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Date: 2011-01-21 10:37 pm (UTC)PS: sorry to dis' Rooster: he's gorgeous, but I'm all about borders now.
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Date: 2011-01-21 04:15 pm (UTC)Awww, thank you so much for the kind words! It was great chatting with you!
Bridget the springer is actually not my work- she was made by LatinVixen- MixedCandy....I'm just lucky enough to own and wear her. <3 LV did a fantastic job on the suit. <3
That being said, two of the others are my work! Trixie the husky was from last year, and Leeloo the mutt dog (the little tan one) was brand new this year.
The cat was made by Temperance.
Alas, I don't know anything about the little hyena gal- but I adore the costume!
Thank you so much for the shout out! I'm glad you had such a great con (I think all in all it was a really good con for a lot of folks, I've heard a LOT of good things, and I know I had a a blast!)
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Date: 2011-01-21 10:42 pm (UTC)Trixie and Leeloo are adorable. And the performers accentuate the cuteness. Very nice work!
I -think- the tiny hyena is Jill0r...but I'm lousy at ID'ing costumes-- that's why I have henchmen.
Next time we'll find time for dinner or lunch or something!
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Date: 2011-01-21 11:58 pm (UTC)I think it's an aesthetic thing re: angry eyes, I like them, and it's something I've been trying to get the hang of. It also comes from subconscious influence from a fursuit one of my roommates has, certain traits of fursuits I see all the time rub off on me. This year I'm going to do lots of experimenting with different facial expressions in my costumes, and I can't wait to see where they go... :]
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Date: 2011-01-22 03:27 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-01-22 03:25 am (UTC)My character Roby is my friendly/bouncy side, so he's got the goofy grin going. I wanted this character to be different from that.
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Date: 2011-01-21 10:20 pm (UTC)You make fantastic work, and it's good to read you had time to do things other than sitting in the dealers den. :)
Thank you again for the compliment, and the photo of us is super lovely, is it yours?
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Date: 2011-01-21 10:54 pm (UTC)[Actually, I had Steve helping this year, which enabled me to go AWOL much of the time. Much more fun this way-- though it can be nice to be planted in one place and have folks come by.]
The photos in the Flickr album are mine-- if you'd like full-res versions, give me an email and I'll send them out to you. Do whatever you'd like with 'em.
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Date: 2011-01-22 12:00 am (UTC)As for next year, lets set up airbrushing again. I think I can manage to haul stuff the measly 10miles from our shop to the hotel :)
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Date: 2011-01-22 03:14 am (UTC)Would you mind if I posted that photo on my FA page? It's the only I have actually found that anyone has taken of me and it's awesome. :3
This was definitely my best convention experience I have ever had myself as well!
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Date: 2011-01-22 03:50 am (UTC)Was your dog a border collie or an Aussie? They're great at the srs face.
Feel free to gank the image. If you give me an email address (just send it to "my-user-name at gmail dot com") I'll pull any other pics I have and send you full-res images. Use them however you like.
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Date: 2011-01-22 05:07 am (UTC)Naw he was a golden retriever/labrador mix with a pink nose. X3 I agree though, border collies and aussie's have great serious faces!
Oh awesome!!! my e-mail is malisonmagic at gmail dot com Thanks a ton!
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Date: 2011-01-22 08:51 am (UTC)Oh!... those neon birds were there last year, but great to see 'em again too.. did you see 'em dance? :>
Always great to see the stuff yer werkin' on at your table too... and thanks for the nice conversation as well!
^v^ Local Bird
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Date: 2011-01-22 12:32 pm (UTC)