Well my fellow Nerds, it is Christmas Eve which means I only have two more cosplay interview posts for the week. Today’s interview is really special because it is from a cosplayer who is very talented. You have probably seen some of her photos with Superhero Photography or Insane Pencil and didn’t even realize it. She is as talented as she is beautiful. Ladies and Gentemen, I present to you my interview with Gillykins.
1. Who are you and where are you from?
My name is Gillian aka. Gillykins and I’m from Toronto, Canada
2. How did you discover cosplay?
I started attending conventions before I discovered cosplay. Every convention I went to there were even more people in costume. I decided I was missing out on something and wanted to give it a try! Seven years later and I’m still hooked!
3. You have so many wonderful cosplays, but I really love your old school Psylocke. What made you come up with that idea?
Betsy has such an interesting back-story and is one of my favorite x-ladies. During my 80’s X-men phase I feel in love with her original costume: the puffy sleeves, side cutouts and mandarin collar. I had never seen the costume done before and decided that needed to change. People either know exactly who I am or think I’m lying when I say Psylocke.
4. What comic cosplay is your favorite?
My favorite cosplay is my starfield Donna Troy. I always love getting to be Donna, it feels so natural. I get to be the friendly and lovable Titan who can punch your lights out!
5. Do you cosplay other genres?
I’ve done cosplay from Comics, Anime, Video Games, 80’s TV Shows and even original designs. If I love something enough I’ll make a costume, it’s my way of expressing my fandom.
6. What is your favorite method to show off your cosplay, conventions or photo shoots?
I love going to conventions in cosplay. Being in costume you have to chance to meet so many people who share you fandom, it’s a great icebreaker.
7. What other modeling do you do besides cosplay?
I don’t do much modeling; I have a full time job which eats most of my times. Any modeling I’ve done has been with my photographer friends for lighting tests, experiments or plain old fun.
8. What are your plans for the future?
I have a few upcoming costume plans; I’m currently working on Polaris and have most of the supplies to re-make my Wonder Girl costume.
9. Where can my readers see more examples of your work?
My facebook page is the best place to see EVERYTHING:
www.facebook.com/Gillykins.cosplay
But I also have deviantart, tumblr, twitter….
10. If you had to pick one cosplay, which one is your favorite?
My starfield Donna is my favorite but Zatanna is a close second. I’ve been updating Zatanna over the years and is always one of my favorites to wear.
