Yoshitaka Amano ArtĪn inspiration and influence for many Final Fantasy fan art creators is the legendary Yoshitaka Amano, a Japanese illustrator, artist, character designer, costume designer, and film scene designer. The convention space is also a great opportunity for Final Fantasy cosplay enthusiasts to get together and meet up. According to the official website, a nonprofit event, they provide a venue for Final Fantasy fan art to be displayed, showcased, and auctioned. After a humble beginning, KupoCon has amassed a large following among fans, and is annually organized by international planners and event organizers. The event travels to various locations around the world, from Europe to North America and various locations around Asia. It can be described as a “Final Fantasy themed birthday party”. Final Fantasy Art and Cosplay EventsĪ number of events allow artists to showcase their work, such as KupoKon, an unofficial Final Fantasy event organized and made possible by fans, but not endorsed or sanctioned by Square Enix. The last runner up, “Plum Spring Party by Xaraphiel Tutelar'' depicts the iconic Moogle, and the Chocobo, amongst a number of other monster-esque creatures in a natural landscape.

Another runner up, “Confidence in Heaven by Chimaera Inferna”, shows a Final Fantasy inspired warrior and mage deflecting a strike off a massive zweihander by another warrior. The portrait-like piece is set against a solid black backdrop to contrast the brightness. “Haurchefant, Confidence in Heaven by Chimaera Inferna”, the runner up, depicting an elf like being with plants, flowers and a variety of ornaments in their blonde hair. While a knight looks on towards a background set in a gloomy ancient city whose sky is filled with dark, overcast clouds. The winning piece depicts a large white dragon fighting against an equally sized black dragon fighting in mid-air. In one such contest organized by the “Fanfest”, the winner was “Let Us End this War by Nibu Chuni”.

Final Fantasy Fanfest Contest Artįan art is usually submitted through contests and competitions. A number of events host fan art and cosplay exhibitions around the world. Final Fantasy art is made in a number of different mediums, including fan stories, acrylics, watercolor, CGI, pencil, and a host of other forms. A look at any fan art site shows that Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII is a popular choice that makes an extensive number of appearances. Websites such as pinterest, and deviant art host a number of pieces of fan artwork that feature popular Final Fantasy characters such as Cloud Strife, Terra Branford, Yuna, Cactuars, and other iconic characters. Final Fantasy Fan Art refers to the various pieces of art, of all forms that have been inspired by or based on the popular role playing game Final Fantasy developed by Square Enix.

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