Completed - For Now... by NefariousDrO

Photography • Objects • posted on Jun 30, 2009

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I'm beginning to understand that these costume projects of mine are kind of like model trains: You're never really done. You'll always be tinkering, adding on, adjusting, etc. It's the process more than the product that keeps it going. So, here's what it's going to be looking like, at least for the next couple of weeks, anyway. The idea for this costume was, what if a culture grew up with dragons living nearby, that they didn't fear, but more like revered? So, like the Aztek Jaguar Warriors a few people climb up to visit the dragons, and if they decide the person is worthy, that person is allowed to learn from the dragons before returning home. Before leaving, they are also allowed to gather scales and such that the dragons shed, which are then used to make the armor worn in battle, and for ceremonies. This is the garb of my dragon warrior: Chak-Tse-Xan. On July 11 the first big renaissance festival opens, so I'll finally get to wear the thing! If anybody is in Michigan, and wants to check out the Silverleaf Renaissance Festival in Battle Creek, (www.silverleafrenfaire.org) look for a guy dressed up with this crazy thing. I tend to get alot of attention when I wear these costumes, but I always enjoy explaining to people how it's made and what it means, so if you see me, don't hesitate to say hi. Hope everyone in the US has a good Independence Day holiday, be safe, have fun!

Comments (27)

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gchuck

7:38AM | Tue, 30 June 2009

Thats really beautiful!

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Ancel_Alexandre

7:41AM | Tue, 30 June 2009

Really really impressive!! The look is awesome, and the heroic-fantasy worlds that it makes think about must be really wonderful! ;) May health, happiness and joy be with you!

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MagikUnicorn

8:26AM | Tue, 30 June 2009

Wowww Now this is it :) Fantastic work on the costume

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prionbrain

8:38AM | Tue, 30 June 2009

Very nice!!! Geniously made!!!

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Raindroptheelf

8:51AM | Tue, 30 June 2009

wonderful work,love the story that goes with it. I just wonder if the Dragon scales would look so uniform on a dragon or if they would have be all slightly differend in shape and size? Anyways, I WISH I had your Talent, it is just AWESOME. Instant fav.

MrsLubner

10:11AM | Tue, 30 June 2009

Lovely work. I like the weapons as well. What sort of adhesive to you use for the binding? Excellent work, good imagination and enthusiastic approach.

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faroutsider

11:38AM | Tue, 30 June 2009

Wow - that's a huge amount of work! Fantastic idea, executed to perfection. Who knows, you may even attract a dragon or two at the festival...

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Debwhosmiles

1:08PM | Tue, 30 June 2009

Chak-Tse-Xan! He of the dragonkin~ Awesomely wicked construction! Have lotsa fun at the RenFest! =)

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durleybeachbum

1:26PM | Tue, 30 June 2009

It is stunning! it does look quite heavy.

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GBCalls

6:08PM | Tue, 30 June 2009

Excellent display of your talents. Everyone needs a passion. Well done!

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jocko500

6:55PM | Tue, 30 June 2009

wish I could be there. you made a wonderful outfit there. be proud to ware it too

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geirla

12:29AM | Wed, 01 July 2009

Very cool! Yep, even at a Ren faire, you'll stand out in the crowd.

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KarmaSong

8:30AM | Wed, 01 July 2009

This is massive and skillful work and dedication to Art. My hat off to you!

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DMWVCS

2:49AM | Thu, 02 July 2009

INDESCRIBABLY impressive!!! David

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SIGMAWORLD

11:27AM | Thu, 02 July 2009

Excellent!

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kjer_99

10:12PM | Fri, 03 July 2009

A really fabulous piece of work there! Wish I could come and see you wearing it. Expect you'll get some pictures to show us, though. Like the concept behind this costume.

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elisheba

2:02PM | Sat, 04 July 2009

Oh, I've just read what your idea exactly was: revering the Reptilian gods and creating a tribal costume to pay tribute to them... Now I know why I was attracted to your work, because I have a fascination for Sumerian myths -the Sumerians had all of their gods as big reptiles, and let me teach you 2 things: - "satam" means "administrator" in old sumerian language - "adam" means...pet in the same language... Anyway I love your project and the concept behind it and I think costumes are like collages or songs: we tend to reach for perfection, but we also take the risk of ruining it all if we proceed to too many adjusments... So let your reptile skin breathe on its own for a little while :)

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Chipka

2:49PM | Sat, 04 July 2009

You're a great artist on many different levels: digital art, photography, costume design, rock sculpture, et al. But I suspect you're a formidable anthropologist (xenologist) as well. I love it when something like a costume can open up all sorts of avenues of exploration, and it's good to see a culture that reveres life forms that aren't cuddly, cute mammals. I'd say that this is a museum-quality piece of work, with the added benefit of being functional in that way that only clothing can be. I'm curious about the culture behind the clothing, and I suspect that you've got a whole, rich universe in your head! THAT is always a good thing. I love the dragon scales: it looks like you've spent a lot of time getting close to various large lizards just to get the details right! The greenish color appeals to me as well as the furry fringe! Intriguing costume for an undoubtedly intriguing character! And as always, fantastic work!

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