about the Artist

Deanna/Beetlecat: OWNER & ARTIST

Originally founding my art business in 2002 to sell my wildlife artwork professionally, I have been creating custom-designed fursuit-styled animal mascot costumes since 2005 and professionally since 2007.

The name ‘Beetlecat’ Originals’ originated from my cat companion ‘Beetle’ who was a spry young lad (and my original company mascot) in 2005 when I began this journey. He passed on to the rainbow road in mid-2023 at the ripe old age of 21.

I can be considered to have a strong semi-realistic/idealized-realistic style of costume building. I pattern my fursuits after real animals; reinterpreting realism in order to create clean, expressive fursuits.

Not limited to just foam and fur, I will use a variety of sculptural materials (including felt, fleece, rubber, silicone, clay, and more) to create a personal one-of-a-kind character. My years of costume experience, innovative practices, and personal style make my costumes distinctive and recognizable.

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In addition to the full costumes, I am also known for my realistic costume ears and tails; of wolves, cats, foxes and more.

These smaller pieces are often worn for character cosplay and halloween costumes, as a unique fashion statement for every day wear, and/or as a visible expression of personal spiritual meaning.