Own Characters (OC) and Own Designs: Is it Cosplay?

It's Ketchup with Kirilee time!

At conventions you'll see own characters (OCs) and own designs of characters walking around - I LOVE THESE! I think the creativity is fabulous! However, when they are entered into cosplay comps, they don't always get the love they deserve, especially OCs, because the framework to assess it against is not as defined as a character taken straight from a movie or anime etc.

But let's take a moment to celebrate the cosplayers who let their creativity run wild!

Links to some of my favourite own design artists:
Taigakunn: https://www.facebook.com/Taigakunn/ and instagram: @taigakunn
SunsetDragon: https://www.facebook.com/sunsetdragoncom/ and instagram: @_sunsetdragon_
Hannah Alexander Artwork: https://www.facebook.com/hannahalexanderartwork/ and instagram: @hannah_alexander_artwork
Mahou Shoujo: Instagram: @mahou.shoujo
Kenji 893: Instagram: @kenji_893

Website: https://www.kirileecosplay.com/
Social media:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kirileecosplay/
Instagram: @kirileecosplay