Competition: (Feb2025) Slay the Gray - Single Miniature Painting

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(Feb2025) Slay the Gray - Single Miniature Painting

Prompt: In this competition participants will paint a physical miniature figure in the month listed in the title, then take a picture of it to submit to this competition.

  • The mini should start from a single base color - don't just add paint to something like an Action Figure which is already colored.
  • Do not edit your photo with any graphics tools / software / etc. This competition is about your skill with paints, brushes, and a camera (cell phone should work fine).

Minimum for participation credit: Miniatures will be fully assembled with at least three colors of paint applied. At least 50% of the surface of the mini should be painted. Example for Participation - Note the red cloak, bone armor, and black gun. However many parts remain with only a black primer and white drybrush over it.

Minimum for eligibility to place: Miniatures will be fully assembled and fully painted using at least three colors. Painting or finishing the base for a miniature is not required and will not be factored into grading. Example for placement. Fully painted.

Grading criteria:

  • 50% Technique (Clean lines and clear distinction between different areas/colors of the miniature)
  • 25% Visual Effort / Detail (Use of complimenting colors / general appearance of the miniature)
  • 25% Overall cool factor

Don't underestimate the photography aspect of this competition. I can only judge submissions based on the picture you submit (the minimum participation example is not a great picture). If you are really motivated to make a strong submission I recommend taking the time to watch this 5 minute video on how to take pictures of miniatures.

Competition Information
Organized by
Valhavoc Ad Vizsla
Running time
2025-02-01 until 2025-02-28 (28 days)
Target Unit
Entire DJB
Competition Type
Graphics/Multimedia
Difficulty Class
Advanced
Awards
Second Level Crescents and 8 Clusters of Graphite as per Herald guidelines
Participants
11 subscribers, of which 7 have participated.
Results
1st place
Seer J'Kast
Member
Seer J'Kast
File submission
IMG_3599.jpeg
Placement
1st place
2nd place
Aylin Sajark
Member
Aylin Sajark
File submission
IMG_20250222_150739.jpg
Textual submission

Painted a 3D printed figurine

Placement
2nd place
3rd place
Koda Kendis
Member
Koda Kendis
File submission
20250216_170302~2.jpg
Placement
3rd place
Member
Grand Inquisitor Morax Darkblade
Submission
Grand Inquisitor Morax Darkblade opted out of publishing his submission.
Placement
4th place
Member
Livia Mariquita Daffel
Submission
Livia Mariquita Daffel opted out of publishing her submission.
Placement
5th place
Member
Mandalorian Malodin'Tater
File submission
20250202_201752.jpg
Placement
6th place
Member
Valhavoc Ad Vizsla
File submission
IMG_5468.jpeg
Placement
Participation only