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Ryan Wells is a cosplayer and fabricator who lives in Oregon. I cannot say enough good things about the awesome projects he turns out, I’m constantly impressed by his ability to create these beautiful pieces. I first found his work through a posting a friend of mine did of a giant rat sitting across from her at a restaurant during a convention, and I shrieked out loud, because I recognized the character from the animated film The Secret of Nimh, based on the children’s book of the same name. In delving further into Ryan’s works, I was amazed by his range and craftsmanship. His next work-in-progress is a Rocket Raccoon, and I cannot WAIT to see how that turns out.
Ryan Wells: Cosplay Spotlight Of Awesome
Mary Anne Butler
Mary Anne Butler (Mab) got her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine as a teenager. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (News Editor), Nerdbot (as Editor-In-Chief), and now [Bad]Influencers, where she is Editor-in-Chief. Over the past 15 years, she’s built a well-known reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band. She also produces award-winning immersive events, including Wasteland Weekend and Neotropolis.