This ‘Diablo’ Auriel Cosplay Brings Warmth to Our Spirit
Angels, and Valkyrie, and Dragon Queens, OH MY! Peer beyond the veil at Diablo‘s Auriel cosplay.
Tiffany Gordon Cosplay is an artist of great skill and vivid personality. She has a vast array of completed projects, a talent for unique materials, and some great upcoming concepts on the horizon! Her ethereal Auriel cosplay stole our breath and took us to heaven.
The World of Tiffany Gordon Cosplay
This dynamic lady first swept through the halls of Anime Matsuri in her Auriel cosplay. Her wings glowed and seemed almost to breathe. The attention to detail, manipulation of diverse and interesting materials… To bring her creations to life, the whimsical way Tiffany steps into character is entirely captivating. I came across her work on YouTube, a simple video of her floating down the hallway at Matsuri, and I KNEW I had to interview her. Work like this is rare and magical, and I am very happy to present her work here! Enjoy the work of Tiffany Gordon Cosplay!
How did you get your start in cosplay?
I started cosplaying in 2008, during high school. After taking a break while attending college, I returned to making outfits for myself and my friends. Since then I’ve dedicated all of my free time to fabricating outfits from my favorite video games and anime. I really hope to bring my material expertise to others through social media and live streams because I want to help inform and inspire other cosplayers to try new methods and materials to create cosplay!
What is your strongest aspect of cosplay construction?
I think my ability to craft my outfits out of many different materials elevates them to another level.
What is your favorite type of cosplay project to tackle?
Really detailed cosplays! Specifically, characters from the Blizzard gaming universe.
What are your favorite completed cosplays?
My Combat Medic Ziegler Mercy cosplay is definitely one of my personal favorites. Making the wings open and close with servo motors was such a learning experience. I also learned a lot about designing 3D-printed parts and wet leather molding and dying.
My most popular character is Auriel because of her big glowing wings! I’m very proud of how closely the cosplay resembled the actual character.
What material is your favorite to work with?
EVA foam for its’ light weight and ease of packing for travel. I enjoy how I can get it to look like real metal without the cost or weight of actual metal.
What are your favorite fandoms and characters?
I’m really just a big Blizzard fan in general. The character designs and art styles are great for someone like me who loves to try to get every little detail represented in my cosplay.
What kind of games do you play, whether tabletop or video game?
I’m a big video gamer, and I love most games with lots of explosions and action! I am obsessed with Assassin’s Creed and can play it for hours. Other games I enjoy playing recently are Fallout, Sea of Thieves, Overwatch, and The Witcher III. You can also check me out gaming live on my Twitch channel (twitch.tv/TiffanyGordonCosplay)!
What is your convention experience like?
I mainly attend conventions in Texas for ease of travel, and I regularly attend A-Kon, San Japan, and PAX South. These are my favorites. I’ve been an invited guest at Longview Comic Con, and it was wonderful! As a cosplay competition judge, I hosted my own panel called “Cosplay Prop Materials 101,” in which I discussed cost, supplies, pros vs. cons, etc., for many types of cosplay materials.
In cosplay competitions, I have won a few titles so far. I currently have four “Best Craftsmanship” titles for these cosplays: Mercy (Combat Medic Ziegler) from Overwatch, Esther from Trinity Blood, Abel Nightroad from Trinity Blood & Sister Kate from Trinity Blood. I have also received the “Best in Show” title for my Mercy (Valkyrie) & Hanzo (Lone Wolf) from Overwatch and have received the “Best in Show Group” title for my Ciri, Geralt, Yennefer & Triss cosplays from Witcher 3. My goal is to one day travel and compete at BlizzCon & TwitchCon one day.
Who are your cosplay inspirations? Whose work do you admire or aspire to?
My favorite cosplayers who I follow and admire are Enayla Cosplay, Cowbutt Crunchies Cosplay & Kamui Cosplay for all of their extra attention to detail.
What is your favorite form of entertainment while you craft?
When I’m crafting, I always have some kind of show on in the background. I binge-watch shows really bad. My favorite shows are Westworld, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Into the Badlands, Naruto, InuYasha, Sword Art Online, The Tudors, Downton Abbey, and many more. I also love to watch gamers stream on Twitch, specifically BreaK and Sacriel.
What message or advice do you have for folks wanting to break into cosplay?
Cosplaying can be really fun and rewarding! If it’s your first time making a cosplay, don’t expect it to be perfect! Start off with a character that you love and would be fairly easy to fabricate with your set of skills. For me, for every cosplay I want to make, I start with a goal of what I would like to learn when fabricating it. This could be for someone new learning to hand stitch, or how to use a sewing machine for the first time.
The other suggestion I would give is not to force yourself to make or finish a cosplay. Forcing yourself to make a piece is no fun, and it will show in your craftsmanship. If you are having a bad day, take the time you need to come back to work with a clear head and remember to have fun!!!
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