I've been working on a new art project these last few weeks! It all started as a belated birthday gift for the cosplayer and former SG, VeraBambi! I've been a fan of her work for a few years now, and when she said she wanted fanart for her birthday I jumped at the opportunity to make something new!
Initially the plan was to do a simple 8x10 drawing of her trying to pick what character to cosplay, but it quickly evolved into something much bigger. It's now a full 11x17 poster, though I kept the idea that she isn't in coplay because she hasn't decided who to become yet. That's one of the biggest appeals of cosplay; you can become someone, or even someTHING completely different. That's what gave me the idea for the tag-line;
Who Will She Be Today?
It's not finished just yet. Right now I've only completed the initial line work. I still have some edits to do (the face needs a little work, and I want to adjust a few proportions) before I attempt to ink and color it.
I'm SUPER happy with how her tattoos came out! Duplicating her sleeve was really intimidating because it's one of her signature elements; if I got that wrong then the whole thing would fall apart!
In fact, I was so happy with this project that I've decided to turn it into a series of posters! I want to make at least five more featuring other cosplayers out of their costumes! Granted, most won't be as... sexy as this one. Vera's was always going to be more eye-candy since that's what she shares most on social media. The other posters will reflect the styles of thier respective subjects.
As of right now, I want to do two big name cosplayers, one less well known, and two personal friends that don't have that much exposure. The list I have so far includes (pending permission)...
Jessica Nigri (of course I had to have her!)
Riddle
Vivid Vivka
Lolita Zombie
Murder Nurse
There are so many other cosplayers that I'd love to draw! If you have any suggestions, or even if you want me to draw YOU, feel free to let me know!