pyramid head
Pyramid Head is a character from Silent Hill, a survival horror video game series. The character, a staple of horror cosplay, has become beloved after being introduced in Silent Hill 2 in 2001. @Kolackitty recently won the Masters Award at the Craftsmanship Cosplay Contest at St. Pete Comic Con 2022 for her Pyramid Head cosplay.
she's got skills
"I made everything but the boots and the corset! The skills I learned for this cosplay include specific patterning, large foamwork, metal work, soldering/melting, technical painting, aging, and blood splattering.
The character Pyramid Head is aka 'Red Pyramid Thing' and 'Red Triangle Head.'
Photographer: Tylerhaunts
Cosplayer background
"I cosplay as a way to express my creativity, and inspire those around me to do the same. I love making friends who share my similar interests, which is easy to do while cosplaying. "
-@Kolackitty
@Kolackitty's first cosplay was Black Widow from the MCU.
Photographer: ipsophoto
"I want to work hard to learn more creation skills, refine the ones I have, and maybe win a couple more awards."
-@Kolackitty
Her Original Character (OC) based on Plague Doctor
Photographer: Tylerhaunts
"I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who’s been here for me and shown me love and support throughout my cosplay creations. You all inspire me and motivate me to try harder every day. Thank you!"
-@Kolackitty
HIM
Powderpuff Girls
HIM is a powerful, flamboyant devil who is the king of darkness, which includes devils, demons and ghosts. His appearance is androgynous, and he has large lobster-like claws and pointed ears. HIM is the most the dangerous enemy of the Powerpuff Girls.
"The skills I learned from this cosplay include minor foam work, tulle work, minor patterning, body paint/contour, and hair styling," said @Kolackitty.
Photographer: hynmayproductions
Photographer: oboy_photography
raven
Teen Titans
Raven is one of the five main protagonists of Teen Titans, a superhero team of young sidekicks and other youth with powers. And Raven, who has demonic-inherited powers, is one of the most popular cosplays because so many fans adore the character.
The cosplayer made the cloak out of blue velvet fabric, and added a button. She crafted the belt from gold metallic fabric sewn to a thin strip with a button to fasten it. And the gems are made out of insulation foam that was painted to match the colors. "I learned from this cosplay how to use a pattern as well as insulation foam work," @Kolackitty said.
Location: tampa, Florida
Cosplayer general info
@Kolackitty is a 25-year-old office administrator who has been cosplaying for eight years.
Favorite Conventions
"My favorite comic con is Megacon Orlando based on the size. I run into so many amazing cosplayers!
Advice For New Cosplayers
"The best advice I’ve ever gotten was from a cosplayer who told me 'Don’t be afraid to start over. I know it can suck, but you always go into the next attempt with the knowledge you gathered from the last.'”