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Hey guys, so its been about a year since last years painting competition and I'm starting to have the itch to put another one on. But id just like to gauge the interest before starting it up. Firstly if you are unfamiliar with me, i am Bebop (duh) and once upon a time i wanted to host a painting competition that really pushes painters to take out all the stops by presenting unique painting challenges. Last year i started off the (hopefully yearly) competition by challenging entrants to paint the same basic imperial guard model, but to the highest standard possible. It was quite a turn out and the amount of amazing ideas and entries were pretty staggering. in fact a pic is worth a thousand words....heres the link to last years comp http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/567422.page ,
and all the contestants final pics...
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/579160.page

With that said....what would this years Challenge be? Well...glad you asked...This years challenge is name, "THE TALISMAN". The challenge, is to paint a miniature, as if it were completely (or mostly at least) carved out of a gemstone*. This obviously is not exactly easy to pull off, so its gonna require some buckling down but i believe it will show up some really super cool and creative entries.
*(Im still toying with the idea of allowing it to be anything natural material, be it crystal wood stone slate gem marble. etc....to be discussed...)

As far as prize support, I'm not sure yet, Last year Galorn was able to give us some heads and bits from his company in exchange for Ads and just the contribution to the community. Im open to suggestions....even cash...i have vintage minis lying around that i could donate...etc etc...whatever whets your appetite
I know there are always paint comps floating around, and maybe this "challenge" appeals to you?? Guys let me know all of your thoughts and ideas and whether or not you want to join. Feel free to answer here or PM me. Will i be seeing you on the race track?? I hope so

Cheers
BB