Vanessa Green

Vanessa is a self-taught creative, who coins herself a "scavenger cosplayer." She visualizes unique versions of characters, and finds items from various sources to create elaborate, one-of-a-kind costumes, using minimal sewing and crafting techniques on a budget. She loves many fandoms, and finds a special joy in cosplay and staging as a way to connect with others to share their love of the same fandoms. She celebrates the many levels of creation and unique styles and problem-solving of others. She is a firm believer in body positivity and self-care creating a better quality of life for oneself and the others around them. She believes that expressing herself through fashion and decor soothes her soul and encourages others to find positive ways to express themselves. As a professional body artist, she loves the endless possibilities that makeup offers to enhance the fantasy aspect of cosplay, as well as the joy her clients feel in seeing their ideas and interests come to life as her living canvas. As a professional event planner and wedding officiant, she has delved into the many ways of incorporating fandoms into client's celebrations.