Back in the Day:
In a split second decision, a few minutes after the snooze button was smashed back into it's base in the alarm clock, a thought passed through our minds: to go or not to a cosplay panel at the crack of dawn [10 am]. After not too much grunting we decided to go. On that whim, we raced to remove morning grogginess and run down to the con.
Upon arrival we worked our way to the mid-front section and before us stood the cosplay group of Limit Break. As the panel progressed, they began to discuss wigs. Gren went into depth about the types of plastics and chemistry behind sharpie dye. After the panel, you could say that the knowledge shared would shine as a beacon and act as the spark for us to push our cosplay to the next level: cosplaying seriously with makeup, attention to detail, wigs, and other fantastical realms we had yet to stumble into with the panels at cons as our guide.
About a month later, we had the chance to see Video Games Live, and we decided to cosplay something! That was 4 days before the concert. So the Turks it was. We set our sights on Reno and Tseng. Dark had the hair for Tseng and Ven picked Reno. For the first time, Ven tested out her first wig. She hunted down a silver wig the same day and went to work hand coloring the thing. Many hours and lost brain cells later, Ven had a somewhat convincing red color complete with a once blonde - gone red-head ponytail.
It wasn't detailed but people recognized us. My that was astounding! A few more months down that road, we wanted to cosplay Axel and Roxas after just finishing Kingdom Hearts II. What followed was Deep Dive and our first large-scale cosplay at Anime Boston. Now a few of years later, we've immersed ourselves in the wonderful world of cosplay!
Anime Boston, Anime Next, Connecticon, MechaCon, New York Anime Festival, New York Comic Con, Oni-Con, Otakon, San Japan, Video Games Live
Dark
Favourite Cosplay: Ven of Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep
Favourite Prop: Noctis's Sword
What got you into cosplay: Back in the day, I made my own costumes for Halloween not knowing what cosplay was. After meeting a group of good friends, who cosplayed at conventions, I tried my hand at making my first cosplay for a convention. When I stepped into the halls of my first convention, I was amazed at all the intricate detailing and effort cosplayers put into their art. Instantly, I knew it was for me.
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Ven
Favourite Cosplay: The Curse of Belzeneff
Favourite Prop: Nekozawa Puppet
What got you into cosplay: Errr...As for cosplaying seriously? The me in the not so distant past of several years ago went to a wig panel hosted by the brilliant Limit Break with Darkers. A week later I bought a wig, sharpied it, killed any brain cells I once had and was hooked.
deviantART Username: venntus
All cosplays and props belong to Dark and Ven of Deep Dive Cosplay. All original characters, character designs, and other concepts belong to their respectful owners.