handle :: Ayaka Darkly

sewing/cosplaying since :: May 2002

d.o.b. :: 12/02/1981

selected awards // exhibitions::

  • AXNY 2002: Judge's award, presentation
  • Kazecon 2003: Best Presentation
  • Dollheart BJD Fashion Design competition 2006: Int. Finalist
  • Anime Expo 2006: Pop Shock Masquerade: Best Construction
  • Volks Dolpa NY: Customize Contest Judge's Choice
  • San Diego Comic-con 2007: Honorable Mention, Textile Craftsmanship
  • Volks SD High Mode Competition: President's Choice Award
  • "Schoolgirls and Mobilesuits" 2005 MCAD conference fashion show
  • Volks SD High Mode Competition: Int. Finalist / Special Display @ Osaka Dolpa 4
  • Mortal Plush group show @Art Whino
  • Plush You! 2009 group show @Bluebottle Art Gallery
  • equipment::

    sewing machine :: Gatomon

    model :: Brother Innovis NX-450Q

    previously:: Kenmore "Impmon II"

    serger :: Calumon

    model :: Brother 1034D

    camera :: Smaug

    model :: Nikon D90

    previously:: Sony CyberShot DSC-H1 "Nova"

    computer :: Kon

    model :: Apple MacBook Pro 15" 2GHz Intel Core Duo

    software :: Adobe Photoshop CS3/Elements 4.0; Taco HTML Edit