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Sakura Auriel costume - Blizzcon

Hi all,

W are back from Blizzcon and I wanted to share the costume my wife (cosplayer) and I (photographer) built. It took us a couple years but we finished the Sakura Auriel skin designed by Dan (dont know his last name) of Blizzard.

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A friend of ours also made CBD Malthael which I know isn't strictly Hots, but its pretty close. Other than costumes the event was pretty fun despite all the hate on the internet for Diablo Immortals (it's actually kinda fun btw). I played a ton of Orphea and watched HGC. Can't think of a better way to spend a couple days. If you have any questions about the costumes or the event itself feel free to ask and I will answer the best I can.

  • KinaBREW
    Posted 5 years, 10 months ago (Source)

    Aww thanks! It's so exciting to meet the people that create and design these awesome skins... I feel like such a dork fan-girling when I talk to blizzard artists haha. You and Dan were both so kind! I remember you even came to the Blizz campus on your day off that year! :)

    One of the easiest decisions I've had to make. It was good to meet you!

  • KinaBREW
    Posted 5 years, 10 months ago (Source)

    We (Dan Pingston and I) were gushing about this Sakura Auriel cosplay yesterday. One of the highlights of my Blizzcon experience is when she cosplayed Harlequin Nazeebo. Every year you guys raise the bar. Can't wait to see what you bring next year!

  • KinaBREW
    Posted 5 years, 10 months ago (Source)

    Michelle was able to meet Dan on the second day but sadly not in costume. Were you the artist for the Harlequin Nazeebo skin? I think we met the year she wore it, but I can't get all the faces and names straight. Dan needs to sign our Auriel mask :P we will bring the mask next year and see if that can be arranged. Being an artist for Heroes seems like such a fun job.

    I am. We met when she visited the Blizzard campus. I don't believe I've met you though. We should! Dan would be happy to sign the mask!

    Being an artist for Heroes of the Storm is as Dan would put it "Dope!" Just picture making art for every game you love and also being able to take those characters and present them in themes like Mecha Storm, Cross Universe and Nexomania.

    On top of that we get to see the result of all the time and effort put in by people in our community to make cosplay of the art we've put in the game. It's really a great honor!

  • KinaBREW
    Posted 5 years, 10 months ago (Source)

    If we met you guys while touring the Blizzard campus then I remember you now!

    All my design/art experience is with buildings. I'm not sure how well that would translate to game environments but it does look like a lot of fun.

    Oh sweet! You might be surprised. If you have an interest in game art there's a ton of resources online AND environment art is a thing. We need somewhere to put all these heroes.

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