October's Staff Painting Competition: Fears & Phobias and Rainbows
With our previous competition, Monochrome and X-Punk, being a memory of recent past, we wanted to give our staff a challenge beyond their creative scopes. As we enter into a time where leaves begin to turn yellow and eventually depart from their homely trees, the temperatures bring us chilly mornings, and the sun begins to fade earlier in the day, painters had the opportunity to bring back the happier vibes of summer with the Rainbows category. And, like always, the entrees didnât disappoint! Ranging from bright hues in an ombre fashion to multicoloured miniatures, the choice was tough for the judges.
Rainbows
In First placeâĶ
Ben Wâs Lord of Change
We have Ben Wâs Lord of Change, who blew the judges away with his imaginative use of colour for the wings and body of the mini!
In Second placeâĶ
Becca Hâs Rainbow Mushrooms
Hereâs Becca Hâs Rainbow Mushrooms! Adding a sense of whimsy to nature, despite Britainâs mushroom scene being mostly brown!
In Third placeâĶ
Andrew Hâs Noise Marine
The final place goes to Andrew Hâs Noise Marine! With steampunk vibes and a rainbow mohawk, it deserved a place in the top three.
And finally, for Peopleâs ChoiceâĶ
Jessica H
We have Jessica Hâs Rainbow Dreadnaught, with impressive use of shading and for making this mini look like a graffiti project.
Fears & Phobias
Outside of the expansive Rainbows category, painters were encouraged to face their inner terrors with the Fears & Phobias category to go in like with the Halloween spirit of October! In a month full of spooky celebrations, traditions of horror films, and warding against evil, what better time to bring spine-chilling minis to the table?
With an overwhelming entry to this category, the judges certainly had a hard time deciding the winners. And without further ado, here they are!
In first placeâĶ
Richard Fâs Black Spider
We have Richard Fâs Black Spider! Its hyperrealistic paint was enough to strike fear into anyone who laid eyes upon it! With arachnophobia being so common, this mini deserved first place!
In Second placeâĶ
Murun Tâs Pumpkin Spider
Murun Tâs Pumpkin Spider! Merging Halloween with spiders is a terror as old as time, and the oranges of this mini caught the attention of the judges.
In Third placeâĶ
Andrew Hâs Daemon Prince
Andrew Hâs Daemon Prince! This Age of Sigmar miniature deserves its own phobia with its terrifying teeth and glare!
Honourable mention to peopleâs choiceâĶ
Jessica Hâs Opie from Wild West Exodus
Jessica H again with her Opie from Wild West Exodus! This colourful mini was still spooky enough to catch the eye of the people!
Well done to all who entered! Your efforts and participation deserve recognition!
And that rounds up the famous Wayland Staff Painting Competition! Did you think the winners were justified? What mini would you have preferred get podium?
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