@c2e2 was everything I expected it to be and more ! I was so honored to have witnessed and judged the epic creations from all the wonderful contestants in Crowns Championships of cosplay and also the Cosplay Showcase with the amazing @nerdsgonemildcosplay and @dessi_desu . I always feel enriched after a competition because I learn so much from all the contestants and my fellow judges, and I'm so grateful to @reedpop@lurkymcwallflower and @_agi_cosplay for trusting me with this huge responsibility.
I also had so much fun taking part in the 'Competing in Cosplay' panel with @ginozacostuming@caseyreneecosplay@perlertricks and @marymarycosplay .
This was a moment of full circle as my journey as a professional cosplayer began with C2e2 back in 2017, which made me fall in love with the community and it's still the driving force behind my career. I consider this my second home and will cherish the memories I made here forever.
Congratulations and thank you to all the competitors, cosplayers and everyone behind the scene who made this year's C2e2 another roaring success.
#c2e2 #crownchampionshipsofcosplay #cosplaycompetition #comiccon #cosplay
I'm so incredibly honoured to have my work displayed in the Australian Center for the Moving Images @acmionline which is Australia's national museum dedicated to screen culture, celebrating film, television, videogames, digital art, and creative technology.
My cosplays and props are a part of their new exhibit called ACMI Game Worlds. Which was inaugrated today and will be on display till February next year.
This is a very emotional moment, although i've had my share of highs, and cosplay has already afforded me so many wonderful opportunities in life, i never expected to have my work displayed in such a prestigious place. When they approached me about displaying my work last year, i was beyond elated but i didn't tell anyone, because i didn't want to jinx it. Needless to say this wouldn't have been possible without the love, support and help of so many people in my life and you guys who choose to be here to encourage me and be a part of my journey. Im eternally grateful to everyone of you.
Please check the exhibit, If you get an opportunity to go the ACMI, it is one of the most beautiful museums I've been to, and dont forget to send me selfies with my costume 🥹❤️🙏 Idk when I'd get to see the display in person but it'd make me feel like im there with you guys 🥰
Thanks to the amazing @owldamone for sending me these photos and videos from the exhibit. You're the best ❤️🫂
#acmimelbourne #inarius #diablo4 #cosplay #museum #armorsmith
Pausing the Ares spam to post this amazing shot of my Zenos Yae Galvus from @ffxiv by the awesome @dtjaaaam which I had not posted before. This was taken at @c2e2 just before the International Crown Championship of Cosplay. I'm so glad I got to attend c2e2 before the world came to a grinding halt! And I can't wait to find my way back again !! 💖 miss meeting you folks on the floor !
#zenosyaegalvus #finalfantasy #finalfantasy14 #finalfantasyxiv #armor #foamsmith #cosplayphotography #portrait #finalfantasycosplay #finalfantasyxivcosplay #finalfantasyxivshadowbringers #cosplayersofinstagram @finalfantasy
It feels surreal to say this, I’m officially a part of the judging panel for the BlizzCon Community Night Cosplay Contest this year!
The last time I attended BlizzCon in 2023, was genuinely a dream come true. Being surrounded by so much creativity, passion, and love for games and cosplay was an unforgettable experience. So to now be invited back as a guest judge is a huge honor.
I’m especially excited (and a little humbled) to be joining such an incredible panel of judges:
✨ @kamuicosplay
✨ @cinderys_art
✨ @tiffanygordoncosplay
✨ @cestlasara
I’m truly grateful to be part of such a distinguished lineup of artists and creators I’ve admired for years.
I absolutely cannot wait to see all the amazing cosplays, craftsmanship, creativity, and performances the community is bringing to BlizzCon this year. I already know it’s going to be something special.
Dont forget to sign up, the last day of submission is 15th may!
See you all at BlizzCon! ⚔️💙
#BlizzCon #BlizzCon2026 #CommunityNight # #Cosplay #Blizzard
Community Night just got even more legendary. 🎤✨
Darin De Paul returns to host Community Night at BlizzCon 2026, joined by a world-class cosplay judging panel—@tiffanygordoncosplay , @sameertikkamasala , @kamuicosplay , @cinderys_art and @cestlasara .
From iconic creators to award-winning artists, these judges will celebrate the best in creativity, craftsmanship, and passion—and help crown the next Community Night champions!👑
Don’t miss your shot! Submissions for all Community Night contests close May 15 (PT). Link in bio for more details.
One of the best feelings as a cosplayer is when you're scrolling through your old photos and you stumble upon the work in progress of a cosplay you're proud of. It reminds you of the doubts you had when you started the project and the things that you were scared of going wrong. Of the imposter syndrome that is always lurking to pounce on you whenever you start something new and how stupid it all seems now that you've already finished the cosplay and how much joy it brought you. It always fills me with confidence (for atleast a few days) and gives me energy and excitement to begin on the next project !
Had that little moment today and thought I'd share it with you guys.
May the Fourth be with you 🖖🏻
Can't believe its been a decade since my Chewbacca cosplay. Need to remake my favorite furry Boi. And i love the little Grogu i made while I was stuck indoors during the pandemic. I've been itching to get back to other art forms apart from cosplay. I love sculpting and painting. Would that be something you guys wpuld be interested in seeing too ?
#starwarsday #maythe4thbewithyou #cosplay #art #iknowthatisavulkansalute
So excited for @theboystv and Soldier boy to be back on @primevideo today !!! @jensenackles was my favourite part of the show and i'm so excited to see him back in action !! Sorry for the dirty mirror selfie, definitely need to do a proper photoshoot of this cosplay soon !
#theboys #primevideo #soldierboycosplay #cosplay #soldierboy
I realized I didnt post photos from a few of my recent builds including my new Hope Armor cosplay from @monsterhuntergame wilds . I wore the costume to @holidaymatsuri and got an opportunity to shoot with the incredible @aleestudios . And she just works her magic everytime 🤩! I cant believe we got these photos next to a hotel pool.
This cosplay was a welcome change of pace for me as this was more fabric focused and less armor. And I had a lot of fun working on it with the help of @ronincostume . There's a lot of pieces i still want to add to it and improve on some others and i'm very excited to finish it.
#monsterhuntercosplay #monsterhunterwilds #cosplay #mhw #holmat
New cosplay! Avalanche X suit from @battlegroundsmobilein_official . This was such a fun cosplay to make, Specially painting the ice effect.
Cosplay made for @krafton.india@kraftonindiaesports for #BGIS2026 with the help of @ronincostume who's also wearing the cosplay at the event . Come find us there this weekend.
#bgmi #bgis #pubgmobile #pubgcosplay
Fallout season 2 releases today ! Celebrating the release with these beautiful shots taken by @redscarf__ on my trip to Australia! Fallout is one of my favorite universe and i have poured hundreds of hours in every fallout game and I am so happy to see it getting the love and attention it deserves. Season 1 was such a wonderful surprise and I'm very keen to see where they take the story. A new fallout cosplay is definitely in my plans for next year !
@primevideo@falloutonprime@fallout@primevideoin@ella_purnell #fallout #falloutonprime #falloutcosplay #lonesurvivor #vaultdweller #cosplay.
Cosplay is where fandom comes to life ⚔️
It’s a form of play, expression and community.
@sameertikkamasala specialises in armour cosplays. Drawing on his background as a film propmaker, crafting armour from lightweight EVA foam instead of heavy 3D prints. Every element is hand-carved and painted to resemble beaten, weathered metal – a process that took hundreds of hours!
🎟️See his work on display in Game Worlds
