Fan Artist Feature: Kadu=Out

After a temporary break, the Fan Artist Feature is back to highlight more talented artists from the League community! And now that the dust has settled from the Lucian vs. Thresh battle, it’s only fitting that we speak with Kadu=Out about his awesome Lucian cosplays and creative process.

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How did you get started as a League of Legends cosplayer?

Well, as a cosplayer, I’m always searching for new cosplays to work on. With that in mind, I thought it was a great idea to cosplay someone from my current obsession, which is League of Legends. My original plan was to cosplay Talon, but two weeks before the con I was going to attend, images of a new champion called Lucian were leaked and I was super excited.  With lots of help, I got the cosplay ready asap!

Thresh by 4 itchy Tasty! Cosplay & Buddy Builds / Photography by Aly Mew and PhotosNXS.

What's been your favorite project to work on, and why?

My favorite project to work on has to be Project Lucian.  The design was everything I wanted in a cosplay: cool guns, form-fitted armor, and a futuristic theme.  It gave me a wonderful chance to sit and make something with just my own skills, and improve them.

Photography by Dave Yang and Mineralblu Photography.

What does your creative process look like? Any advice or tips?

Well, simply put, the steps for me making a cosplay start with light planning.  What do I want to do?  What do I need to do? How much time and money am I spending at my home away from home, Home Depot? And, most important, the deadline.

I try to do each little piece one at a time.  A lot of the time working on cosplay for me is preparation. Then I start my building. The rest is all magic. ^^

Photography by Goose and Aly Mew.

Do you have any favorite League content creators or artists that inspire you?

Hmmm I never thought of a favorite since I tend to love and draw inspiration from them all. Though if I had to choose, for artists it would probably be Nips. She tends to draw a good amount of team-based skins for league champs. I based my Cloud 9 Lucian cosplay off of her artwork, and I couldn’t be happier with the design. Rin and Shilin for honorable mentions. ❤

Photography by MicroKitty.

As for cosplayers it would be Danielle Beaulieu.  Her work is pretty insane and she really puts in a lot of effort.  I’m pretty lucky to be able to regularly see her W.I.P. for her cosplays. Everything’s above my level….for now.  I’ll try my best to learn from her and set some future goal for myself. Kohalu, Missyeru, and everyone else in the game for honorable mentions. 

Is there anything else you’d like to share with the community?

I’m not sure where I got this from, but a message to those that create any kind of art:  When looking to improve, try not to judge yourself based on what other people are doing. Instead try to base it off yourself.  If you’re better than you were before, then be happy with that improvement and set new goals for yourself.  Also to everyone else, thank you for reading and your support.

Photography by Sonic J. Kevin, and Goose.

Who are some of your favorite community artists and cosplayers?