We’re spotlighting talent in the cosplay community!
Every month, The Variant showcases cosplayers who display talent, creativity, and a positive voice within the cosplay community.
"Hello my name is Mary and I am a North Carolina based cosplayer but I mostly go
by Snarky Puppy Cosplay or my Instagram & gamer handle @thiswolfienips.
I’ve been cosplaying since 2011 and have been on all sides of conventions from
convention staff, to panelist, to con attendee and even competing and placing in
different cosplay contests. I’ve found that I enjoy volunteering and cosplaying for
fun more than I do competing though. I believe cosplay is for everyone no matter
their gender, size or color. Cosplay should be for fun whether you’re competing,
modeling, or just goofing around with your friends. Working with The Variant
over the years has always been just that; a very inclusive and passionate
environment that I am very proud to be a part of.
I have cosplayed from multiple genres, including but not limited to Disney,
video games, original characters and even a few comic book characters. My
favorite cosplay to date has been my clown OC, Cuppie Cake. I know clowns have
sparked fear in people’s eyes over the years, but I love being her as a sign of
pure joy with a whimsical personality.
My favorite cosplay from this month’s spotlight has been Gigi from The Puppettes
by Savannah Alexandra Art. I love all of the confidence and sass Savannah has
given Gigi in her design. I also adore the various different body type sizes
and shapes she has given the other Puppettes.
When I am not cosplaying, you can either find me buried in my work, as a salon
leader with a dog grooming company that I have been with for the past 8
and 1/2 years. I love my job! My favorite dog to groom would be a West Highland
Terrier. The rest of my spare time goes to relaxing at home playing video
games with friends or reading a good book. When I do get out of the house,
I love to spend it at amusement parks and cannot leave a carousel behind
without taking a ride and picking out my favorite horse or animal.
If you see me helping out with The Variant at upcoming cons or cosplay events,
don’t be afraid to come say hi and if you happen to see me at an amusement
park, get ready to pick out your favorite mount on the carousel!"
Every month we tell the Cosplay Spotlights the same thing; “This feature is
you on a plate.” While we do provide advice or guidance with posing during
photography and styling if needed on occasion, all the cosplays you see featured
every month are what the Spotlights themselves want to put out into the world
to share with all of you. Mostly people pick their best two cosplays, do a
couple photo shoots and call it a day.
And then there’s Snarky Puppy Cosplay…
When you meet Snarky Puppy Cosplay you’ll almost immediately know because
the positivity and exuberance for whatever she’s doing at that moment is like a
shining beacon of hope in this cold, dread world. This month we paired her
with the incredible photography stylings of Variant Photography newcomer,
Fox Dream Photography. When they told us they went out and did four
photo shoots of Gadget from Chip N’ Dale’s Rescue Rangers, Gigi the
Poodle from The Puppettes by Savannah Alexandra art, Gang Orca from
My Hero Academia, and an OC Elf Botanist, no one blinked an eye
because that’s just our Snarky Puppy.
