Wyrd Rotten Harvest Painting Contest 2009

[Nameless]

With the release of Malifaux and the talk turning to gaming, gaming and more gaming, we thought it high time we made certain we didn't forget about our roots and another enjoyable side of the hobby - PAINTING.

That's right, it time for our annual Rotten Harvest Painting Contest!


Fillet of a fenny snake, In the cauldron boil and bake;
Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog,
Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting, Lizard's leg, and owlet's wing,—
for a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.


The contest will run from September 20th through October 31st and during that time competition entries can be submitted. At the close of the contest, voting will commence for one week where you will be allowed to vote anonymously through the Wyrd forum software as well as leave comments and critique which we have found our previous entrants have greatly enjoyed. After the voting, announcements will be made and prizes sent to the winners, along with the random prizes that we give away with every contest.


The specific rules for the contest can be found on the Wyrd Miniatures website on the forums under 'Wyrd Painting Contest: Rules and Information'. I would really like to stress folks to read the rules, as folks tend to miss them for some reason and they end up misunderstanding the contest, the theme or disqualify themselves.


The categories for the contest are:
WITCHES AND WARLOCKS: Spellcasters of all sorts, from high fantasy, modern day dabbler to the far sci-fi future. If they carry a wand, cast a spell or even have a hint of mysticism to them, this is the category for them.
NOT QUITE DEAD YET: Still stumbling around after all the major organ functions have shut down? Have a beef with the living? This category is for the Undead, or as they like to be called 'Living Impaired'.
THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT: Creatures, critters, monsters and other things that have a tendency towards anti-social behavior and prowl the night looking for victims. Caution, here be Monsters!
THE TRICK OR THE TREAT: This is our catch-all category as there are some miniatures that are just right for the theme but just don't seem to fall into any other category. Zombie Hunters, pumpkin characters and I'm sure several miniatures I never would have even contemplated.
THE HARROWING HARVEST: A diorama with two or more miniatures locked in combat, or something as equally disturbing.


Wyrd Miniatures naturally provides the prizes for this contest, with each category winning having a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize as well as numerous 'Random Schmuck' and 'Voting Schmuck' packages we give out randomly to encourage your participation. Miniatures can, and do commonly place in more than one category.
1ST PLACE PER CATEGORY: $40 Gift Certificate.
2ND PLACE PER CATEGORY: $25 Gift Certificate.
3RD PLACE PER CATEGORY: $15 Gift Certificate.

BEST BASE OR DIORAMA: Full set of Wyrd Inserts

BEST OF WYRD: $50 Gift Certificate.

BEST OF SHOW: $50 Gift Certificate and a resin bust of our Chiwyrdhau which can only be won in Wyrd contests, never purchased!

Looking forward to a fantastic contest as they continue to get bigger and better with each passing due to your participation and enthusiastic entries. Thank you! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask.

[mahon]

October 31st? sounds motivating to finish anything...

[arctica]

You could enter your vampire model

[Nameless]

wyrd contests accept new minis only. minis posted earlier, even in wip phase only, are not accepted.

[mahon]

I ain't looking for a way to enter anything, but for something which could force me to painting anything for a set deadline.

ME2 was good for that!

[Nameless]

galleries and voting polls are up...

[mahon]

and unfortunately I didn't manage to participate. but I prepared and primed a model...

[Nameless]

hey, there's always rotten harvest 2010, right?

[LadyEyes]

Polls: https://www.wyrd-games.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=7


Galleries: https://wyrd-games.net/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=583

And I put something in, so go vote!!

[arctica]

Some interesting entries, i particularly like the mummified pocket dragon in the trick or treat category it's so cute