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Ren Basel
@renthonybasel.bsky.social
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They/them. 30s. Author, artist, cosplayer, & independent media researcher.

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I have doodled some mushrooms from Tears of the Kingdom.
A sketchbook page of colorful ink and pencil drawings of mushrooms from Tears of the Kingdom.
June 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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The world's on fire and my stress levels are higher than ever, but on the plus side, I made some beads that I really like.
A photo of six polymer clay beads with marbled colors being displayed on a snake chain bracelet.
April 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Doodled some BotW/TotK mushrooms.
Color marker and pencil doodles of Hylian Shrooms and Sky Shrooms from The Legend of Zelda.
April 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Our tumblr followers voted for a pomegranate candle restock in the Etsy shop I run with my husband, and we're hard at work making it happen! We're aiming for a restock by the end of the week--stay tuned! :D
A photo of wicks being inserted into pomegranate-shaped candle molds. A photo of several candle molds with wicks arranged on a worktable.
March 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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There's an event coming up to celebrate my blorbo of all time, Viren Dragon Prince, so of course I got in cosplay to get some new photos taken! Patreon backers will get first-look once the edits are finished, but stay tuned if you wanna see some new stuff! :D
A photo of vein effect makeup being applied to Ren, a fat white nonbinary person with short brown hair and a goatee.
March 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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I'm still obsessed with that one promo poster of Viren and Aaravos from season 3, so obviously we had to recreate part of it.

Character/Series: Viren/The Dragon Prince
Costumer: Myself
Hair, Makeup, & Photography: @kryptidkhaos.bsky.social

#TheDragonPrince #TDP #ContinueTheSaga #GiveUsTheSaga
A photo of Ren Basel, a white nonbinary person, dressed in cosplay as Viren from The Dragon Prince. They have brown hair and a beard, wear courtly wizard attire, and have a plushie of a large purple worm draped across their shoulders. Their hands are rested on a staff.
January 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Season 7 of The Dragon Prince drops tomorrow! I've had so much fun being in this fandom. All I want for Christmas is a renewal announcement!

Costumer, Propmaker, & Model: Myself
Hair, Makeup, & Photography: @kryptidkhaos.bsky.social

#TheDragonPrince #ContinueTheSaga #GiveUsTheSaga #Netflix
Ren Basel, a fat white nonbinary person, dressed in cosplay as Viren from The Dragon Prince. They are bearded and dressed in a court mage outfit. They hold a magic staff in front of themself with both hands.
December 18, 2024 at 5:32 PM
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I don't care if the Bird Theory has been shot down, I still have hope. Where'd the snake go, huh?

Character: Viren - The Dragon Prince (Wonderstorm/Netflix)
Costumer: Myself
Hair, makeup, & photography: @kryptidkhaos.bsky.social

#TheDragonPrince #GiveUsTheSaga #ContinueTheSaga #Netflix #Cosplay
Ren in Viren cosplay, holding a rubber snake that has two heads. The tail is wrapped around Ren's arm.
December 2, 2024 at 9:48 PM
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Before the sky primal stone was Callum's, it was Viren's. Hence this photo, which I keep referring to as "local wizard ponders orb."

Costume & prop by myself; hair, makeup, & photography by @kryptidkhaos.bsky.social.

#TheDragonPrince #ContinueTheSaga #GiveUsTheSaga #TDP #Cosplay
November 18, 2024 at 6:36 PM
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It feels really good to get back in cosplay after such a long hiatus!

Character: Viren - The Dragon Prince (Wonderstorm/Netflix)
Costumer: Myself
Hair, Makeup, & Photography: @kryptidkhaos.bsky.social

#TheDragonPrince #ContinueTheSaga #GiveUsTheSaga #TDP #Cosplay
Ren Basel--a fat, white nonbinary person--dressed in cosplay as Viren from The Dragon Prince. They have a golden crown and an ear cuff shaped like a purple caterpillar, and wear a filmy contact in one eye to simulate an insect webbing effect from the show.
November 4, 2024 at 9:14 PM
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I taught myself to use a lettering guide today! I've been feeling really frustrated with my art lately, so I wrote myself a little motivational message that includes the iconic John Waters quote, "Have faith in your own bad taste."
A sketchbook lying open on a desk, covered in drawing supplies. Black lettering drawn over blue guidelines reads, "Do it scared, do it stupid, and have faith in your own bad taste."
October 30, 2024 at 7:19 PM
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It's been so long since I got in Viren cosplay that 3 new seasons of #TheDragonPrince have released! Season 6 was equal parts amazing & emotionally devastating, & I'm hyped for season 7! Hoping very much that @netflix greenlights arc 3!

#continuethesaga #giveusthesaga #netflix
October 28, 2024 at 10:13 PM
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It takes up the entire goddamn living room, but it is so nice to have an actual professional photography setup for cosplay. Much love to both the person who bought the backdrop from my wishlist, and to my photographer bestie Reyah, who loaned us the lighting equipment & camera. You're the best. 💜
A large grey photography backdrop set up alongside some lighting equipment in a small apartment living room.
October 28, 2024 at 2:25 PM
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Finally finishing the long process of polishing my master dice! It's been hell on my hands, so it's taken waaaay longer than I ever planned. Disabled artist life.
A set of clear tabletop gaming dice lying on top of fine-grit polishing papers. They are shown alongside a pair of gloves and a respirator.
October 24, 2024 at 7:50 PM
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It's taken me waaaaay longer than I ever meant it to, but tonight I'm FINALLY getting back in cosplay!! Stay tuned for upcoming photos. 👀

#Cosplay #TheDragonPrince #TDP #GiveUsTheSaga #ContinueTheSaga #Netflix #TDPcosplay
A photo of a costume, storage trunk, and makeup table laid out in front of a grey photography backdrop.
October 21, 2024 at 10:05 PM
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Behold! A kitty!
A fluffy grey and brown cat lounging on a table beside a catgrass planter and food bowls.
October 15, 2024 at 10:35 PM
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The double hurricanes knocked out the supply chain, so I had to make some bread to hold us over. Naturally, while kneading dough, I had to Ponder the Orb.
Ren, a fat white person with round glasses and a shaved head, looks at a ball of bread dough held in their hands.
October 14, 2024 at 5:23 PM
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Cosplay progress is happening! My old Wormavos ear cuff was a little too big, and I wound up dropping and breaking it. Patreon backers will get the first look at the finished piece soon. I'm THRILLED at how it turned out!

#TheDragonPrince #MysteryOfAaravos #ContinueTheSaga #GiveUsTheSaga
A progress photo of a polymer clay ear cuff made to resemble a purple caterpillar.
October 4, 2024 at 6:57 AM
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Another preview of a candle design we'll be listing in the Etsy shop soon! We're trying to fully stock a few things before we post the listings, but these will be available soon! :D
An oxblood-red candle molded into the shape of a pomegranate decorated with swirling vine patterns. It is held in someone's hand.
October 3, 2024 at 5:04 AM
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Husband and I updated our Etsy shop's branding to better reflect the direction we've taken it. I printed some stickers with the new name, and they look AMAZING on the recycled paper we use to wrap candles. I'm obsessed. 😍
A pair of candles packaged in brown paper, secured with a sticker. The sticker says "Candles & Cantrips" and shows an illustration of a burning candle shaped like a d12.
September 30, 2024 at 10:49 PM
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Someone ordered us some cupcake mix from our household wishlist. Overfilled the cupcake tins a little bit, but they still tasted great! Life's hard, but cupcakes make it easier.
A photo of two plates filled with vanilla cupcakes with white frosting and pastel rainbow sprinkles.
August 22, 2024 at 1:42 AM
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One of my friends gave me a few brick sets aaaaages ago, and I finally had some time and energy to put one together! I really want to put up a shelf to display all of them once I'm done.
A photo of a white person's hand holding a small lego-style brick construction. It is a small model of a flower shop with a large red flower atop the roof.
August 21, 2024 at 4:00 AM
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Every cat owner thinks their cat is the cutest, bestest, most wonderfulest kitty in the whole wide world, and I think we're all correct. Look at my old man kitty cat. <3
A close-up photo of a grey and white cat with blue eyes looking just past the camera.
August 19, 2024 at 9:42 PM
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Husband got some of my stage combat armory hung up on the bedroom wall, and it looks AMAZING! 😍

My sword and other shield are going elsewhere, since I intend to use them for cosplay reasons soon. These other ones have been demoted to decor pieces until I get the chance to go back to stage combat.
A photo of a stage combat armory mounted on a white wall. It inclides a round viking-style shield painted in a rainbow design with a trans flag, a hand axe, a shovel, and a mace.
August 15, 2024 at 4:33 AM
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My cat, Max, figured out how to climb into my bag of current sewing projects. I guess it's a good thing I'm already used to my cosplays being covered in cat hair? 😅

#Cats #Sewing
A photo of two blue fabric bags hanging from the bottom of a shelf. A grey and white cat has climbed into the front bag, and is sitting in it with only his head visible.
August 7, 2024 at 11:00 PM