Share the news so this gets to the original DA artists. I was looking on ebay and came across a seller that is selling shirts with art made by DA artists.

I don't know what else has been taken from DA (that's not zelda), but here are the two that I found
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There are other ebay sellers out there that are doing this too, but I atm don't have the time to find them.

OMG this came as a total shocker to me! At first I seriously thought it was a glitch. D: Anonymous Deviant
Donated 2,488 points to me. Why must you be an Anonymous Deviant? It makes it all the harder to thank you ;A;
If you want to send me a note, that would be easier to thank you.
Also thank you to everyone else who donated points to me <3

No real updates in a long time and Im sorry for that. I did post a new pic last week tho and i got lots more coming in the next few days. And I'll be posting a few today. Whats been going on with me? well keep and eye on my twitter and Facebook to get the lastest updats. Other than that, classes will be starting again soon and we were looking for a new place. Found a really nice apt that Im really happy for. I cant wait to start designing the inside.

Other than that, I started up a new points thing because my subscription ends in less than a week! eeep! I had no idea it was so soon. ;; so if you guys want something in exchange let me know.
I want to change my journal layout and Im also going to change my website layout.

Also have been working on some new projects ^^.


Also, Id like to ask what you guys think. Most of you know that I cosplay as both genders and I want to pull them off as convincingly as possible, I'm all about creating the 'image' and bringing characters to life, which is why Gender doesn't and shouldn't matter IMO.
Cosplay is just another art form and its the finished image that should be viewed and not whats there. For example when I cosplay Link I want the finished "image" created to be of Link, not of me in a costume. I've dedicated my time since I started cosplaying Link to portray him as accurately as possible and bring him to life.
Now, the reason I brought up the gender thing is, would you guys be weirded out if I start posting cosplays of female characters? I know a lot of you are already used to seeing me as Link but would females just be too weird? IDK.

Omg, I haven't updated since ...forever! D:
Sorry everyone, I was busy with school. it seems like that is the only excuse I can always say, but you know.. I dont always have access to a computer.

Either way, things have been going pretty well. Getting ready for my new con line up this year. Heres a schedule of whats to come so far.

Wonder Con
Moscone Center,
San Francisco, CA
April 2-4

BakaCon
Finland
Invited Guest
April 17-18

Fanime Con
McEnery Convention Center,
San Jose, CA
May 28-31

Sac Con
Scottish Rite Center,
Sacramento, CA
Cosplay Judge
June 6

Anime Expo
Los Angeles Convention Center,
Los Angeles, CA
July 1-4

Sac Anime
Radisson Hotel Sacramento,
Sacramento, CA
Masq Host
Sept 3-5

Sac Con
Scottish Rite Center,
Sacramento, CA
Cosplay Judge
Dec 12


I also have a whole new line up of costumes this year, so Im super busy with those. Remember to add and watch me on Facebook because all of my progress pics will be posted there !

I need to update my gallery really bad. oh gosh, it lacks a lot and I have a ton to upload.

Theres so much I gotta do. Change this journal layout, change my website layout, costumes lol. yeah.

Hope everyone's been doing alright!

This is an announcement to remind everyone that the Mascot Design Contest deadline is right around the corner! Only 5 days left! Please submit your submissions by December 15th to promotecosplay [AT] gmail [DOT] com!!

Previous Journal Entry about the contest can be found here [link]
If you have any last minute questions, feel free to ask.

Looking forward to seeing the final entries, and good luck to those entering!

This is an announcement to remind everyone that the Mascot Design Contest deadline is right around the corner! Please submit your submissions by December 15th to promotecosplay [AT] gmail [DOT] com!!

Previous Journal Entry about the contest can be found here [link]
If you have any last minute questions, feel free to ask.

Looking forward to seeing the final entries, and good luck to those entering!

SacAnime, a Sacramento based anime convention needs talented artists to design new costumes for the Summer convention season!

Our mascots need new costumes for the Summer convention season, but haven't a thing to wear. That's where you come in. Stretch those design muscles, and come up with new costumes for our male and female mascot duo. It's like Project Runway... but not.

The finalists will be chosen by SacAnime attendees this January, and the costume designs that win will be turned into actual costumes by Myself and .
Your design, if chosen, may also be on banners, badges, guide books, shirts, etc.

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RULES</u>

1.</u> The art you submit must be an original design created by you. No tracing or digitally modifying an existing design.

2.</u> Only one submission per person. A single submission consists of:
          * One (1) fully colored original art piece depicting the mascots in the costumes you designed.
          * Two fully colored character sheets (one per mascot) detailing the costumes from multiple angles.

3.</u> Artwork can be created digitally or using traditional media. Digital art entries must be entered with a scan of the original sketch.
   
4.</u> All entries must be scanned or created at a minimum size of 8" x 10" at 300 ppi resolution.
   
5.</u> You may change the hair style as you see fit, but please keep it the same colors.
   
6.</u> Please include your first and last name in with your entry. If you do not want your real full name used publicly, please provide us with a nickname as well.

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**NOTE** It's for the summer show, but that does not mean they need to wear things like bathing suits, etc. It is freestyle, can even be fantasy related. Just remember they will be created and worn in real life so please put that into consideration. Details wise, it is up to you, but nothing too detailed (thousands of beads, etc) You can change the hair style and give accessories if you like. Have fun with this and we are excited to see what you come up with!

***CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL STATES AND COUNTRIES***

***ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DECEMBER 15th 2009***

Submit your entries to: PROMOTECOSPLAY [AT] GMAIL [DOT] COM


Disclaimer: By submitting an entry you are agreeing that your artwork may be used for promotional purposes by SacAnime, SacCon, and other affilliated Sacramento fan conventions run by the SacAnime team.



Link to Sac Anime mascot contest page: [link]