Since the interview was conducted Katybear has been up to several things mainly along the lines of photo shoots with her friends. These pictures include her wearing Cammy, and the Gimrock Mix Edition outfit of Asuka from the anime Evangelion. She has also done another version of Cammy as well as Noob from Mortal Kombat (which adds to her previous cosplay of Smoke!) I do hope you guys enjoy this interview despite how dated it may seem as well as the pictures I've selected!
Katybear is a talented and beautiful cosplayer based in Arizona who
really puts her “heart and soul” into her hobby and let me tell you this
passion really shines through in her costumes. Kate's outfits range from
characters from popular fighting games – most notably Street Fighter - as well
as those nostalgia inducing, childhood cartoons we all know and love. Cosplays
made by her include Cammy, Smoke, Lightning, Leafeon, Panty and various others.
Being a big name in the cosplaying scene, it's always exciting to see what
Katybear comes up with next, so let's see what she had to say about her life as
a cosplayer:
1.
What is your Name?
Kate McCullough a.k.a. Katybear
2. Where are you
from?
Originally from Albuquerque in New Mexico, but now I live in Phoenix,
Arizona.
3. How long have you
been Cosplaying?
About 2 years.
4. What is your
Favorite Cosplay you’ve made so far?
Either Cammy or Smoke
5. Are there any
upcoming outfits that you are able to share/tell?
Let's just say I am doing another version of a character that I've
already done, and a character that is from the same series as another character
I've already done.
6. How did you get
into Cosplay?
I've always loved dressing up (being born on Halloween) and once I found out
that people dress up as video game/anime/comic book characters, I was on it.
7. Who’s your
favorite Video Game Character?
Cammy from Street Fighter
8. Who’s your
favorite Comic Book Character?
Deadpool
9. What was a
memorable con moment? Worst con moment?
Memorable is every time I meet a fan that I've never met. I love getting
to meet my supporters in person, they are all so great and I wouldn't be where
I am without them.
Worse was when I got groped at Tucson Comic Con...
10. Do you have a
Favorite convention you go to/been to?
So far my favorite convention is probably Saboten Con, but I'm going to
Anime Expo for the first time this year so that might change!
11. What advice would
you offer to those that want to get into cosplay?
I would say don't be discouraged when you make a mistake. It's going to
happen, the more practice you get the better you will become!
12. What is your
favorite part of cosplaying as a character?
I almost feel like I am the character and that I'm not myself anymore. I
am shy by nature, so I feel that I can be different from how I really am.
Picture:
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| Photo by Bald Pirate Creations |
13. How did you make
this outfit?
I don't like using patterns, so I basically measured myself and made it
from scratch. I made the "boots" out of some high heels I had and
made boot covers for them. The lightning bolt was probably the hardest part - I
tried to use a few different black fabrics to give it some fun detail!
14. How long did it
take to complete this?
About a week.
Thanks again for
doing this Katy!
You are so welcome! I'm
sorry it took me so long to get back to you!
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| Photo by Adam Patrick Murray |
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| Photo by Bald Pirate Creations |
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| Photo by Grant Brummet's Photography |
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| Photo by Rob Kashikoi |
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| Photo by Sami Axelson |
Conclusion
If you want to keep
up to date with all things Katybear and marvel her outfits,
make sure to check out her Facebook page and give it a like:
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