Have you every opened up a new, blank page in Word or a blog with the intents to write and then just sit there, intimidated by all the blank space? That's where I am right now.

But I figured I've had this account for long enough - I should start using it.

So, hello! I'm BelleChere. I'm a comic book enthusiast who works backstage in the theatre/entertainment industry and dresses up in outlandish and crazy costumes when it's not even close to Halloween. As a cosplayer I use my sometimes inventive theatrical seamstress skills to make my own costumes and props, and then I have fun geeking out with friends at sci-fi/comic conventions. I've been into this for 6ish years now, so I've managed to win some pretty considerable awards, have worked with Avatar Press and Dark Horse Comics, and even ran a few panels and judged a costume contest at conventions around the country. I also like to cook! A lot.

I own two ferrets. I have four tattoos. I live in New England. I own a baker's dozen different sets of gaming dice. My hair is like Rogue's (X-Men). I love to travel. I'm a pirate, not a pussy. Sometimes I fucking swear. I'm 28 years old.

I plan on using this dA page as a place to post what I consider to be the best of the best of myself (and sometimes a friend) in costume, all hi-res.

Also, since it's been persistently requested of me for a few years now, I'll be selling prints of my photos through deviantArt. All profit will go towards the purchase of materials for future costumes.

Enjoy! And if you ever have any questions about anything I do, feel free to ask. I like to help!