COMICREADERS DOWNTOWN PAINTING SHOWCASEDetailsComicReaders Downtown is overseeing its first ever Painting Showcase. The showcase runs from April 1, 2019 to May 11, 2019. The showcase ends at Prairie Game Expo (https://sask.games/index.php?topic=7878.0) on May 11, 2019, with the judging of the submissions and the awarding of prizes.
Each contestant may enter one model per category.
Each model can only be entered once and may not compete in multiple categories.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st Place and Runner-Up in each category.
Each entry needs to be painted by the person entering the showcase.
THERE NEEDS TO BE A MINIMUM OF 4 ENTRIES IN A CATEGORY FOR THE CATEGORY TO AWARD PRIZES. If the minimum number of entries is not reached, the entrants are encouraged to continue with their painting and come to Prairie Game Expo for the showcase and the judging.
How to EnterRegistration is from April 1 to April 26, 2019.
Enter by responding to this post on SaskGames or by posting in the ComicReaders Downtown Painting Showcase Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/302783213731998/?source_id=120797024627414). You can also sign-up by calling or visiting ComicReaders Downtown. Include your first name, the initial of your last name, and the category / categories in which you are participating.
There is no entry fee.
CategoriesAge of Sigmar / Warhammer FantasySolo Model "Leaders" Category
Solo Model "Behemoth" Category
Warhammer 40KSolo Model Category (Excludes any Lord of War/Vehicle/Super-Heavy)
Solo Model "Lord of War/Vehicle/Super-Heavy" Category
Wizkids MiniaturesSolo Model "Standard Size" Category
Solo Model "Large Size" Category
Warmachine / HordesSolo Model "Warcaster / Warlock" Category
Solo Model "Warjack / Warbeasts" Category
Star Wars LegionSolo Model "Commander" Category
Solo Model "Heavy / Support" Category
Judging Guidelines- Each category will be evaluated by a panel of 3 judges.
- Judges may participate in the showcase but are prohibited from judging submissions for categories in which they participate.
- Judges will use the following criteria when evaluating a submission:
- Model Preparation & Neatness (glue showing, mould lines, etc.)
- Completeness (Broken bits, unpainted bits, missing bits)
- Composition (Is the miniature dynamic, thematic with base, believable and eye-catching)
- Technical (Colour balance, paint application, highlighting, shading, decal application, OSL, etc.)
- Basing (application, thematic, cohesive)
- Customization (model customization is encouraged but not necessary)
There is also a People's Choice award. Attendees of the May 11, 2019 Prairie Game Expo (https://sask.games/index.php?topic=7878.0) will vote for their favourite miniature. The winner will receive the "People's Choice" prize.
Judging at Prairie Game ExpoThe painting showcase ends on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Prairie Game Expo (https://sask.games/index.php?topic=7878.0), which is a free gaming event hosted by SaskGames and ComicReaders.
Entrants will be bring their models to Prairie Game Expo. The models will be on display from 1pm to 3pm.
Attendees of Prairie Game Expo can vote on their favourite model from 1pm to 3pm. The model that receives the most votes will receive the People's Choice Award.
Judging by the painting showcase judges begins at 2pm.
Prizes will be awarded at 3pm.
All miniatures in the showcase will be photographed and the photos will be posted on the Painting Showcase Facebook Group and ComicReaders Downtown's Facebook page. Entrants can have their photo taken with their model(s) but that is not required.
ThanksThis Painting Showcase would not be possible without the support of ComicReaders' staff, a handful of volunteers behind the scenes, and the volunteer judges.
JUDGES
Jon Oberlander
Jon first got into painting models/hobbying when he was 19 and the Home Hardware on 11th and Broad was shutting down. They had a bunch of Model Railroad stuff super cheap and he had always wanted a train. That rapidly expanded into 1/72 scale WWII models which tied together his interest of painting tiny things and military history. It wasn't until 2012 that he really got into painting war-gaming miniatures. He had tried his hand at it the odd time over the years but found there was a significant difference between the styles of painting and lost interest. However, when he began a new job in Regina he became good friends with some wargamers in the office. Looking for a new challenge (and a little pocket money) he offered to paint some things for them and it really took on a life of its own. He has been painting 40K stuff for 6 years now but mostly for other people. He is now looking at focusing on painting his own stuff. His focus is primarily 40K with some Age of Sigmar mixed in. He has grand designs on building and creating terrain. He tries to do something with the hobby at least every week and use brush, airbrush, acrylics, enamels and lacquers to varying degrees.
Derek Field
Derek Field started painting miniatures in 2013 with 40K Tau. He switched over to painting/playing Warmachine in 2014. He spent six months playing Warmachine at a friend's house before switching to the weekly gatherings at ComicReaders Downtown. He started REALLY diving into painting via the previous Privateer Press forums until that forum closed down. He has been learning techniques from the Privateer Press tutorials on Youtube ever since. His primary focus is his Protectorate army. His secondary focus is Star Wars Legion Imperials. His usual tooks are Army Painter brushes and primers, Citadel washes, and P3 paints.
Dan Snell
Dan joined the wargaming and miniatures painting community about five years ago, after a bit of pressure from friends and many years spent critiquing work for Regina military modelers. His first painting project was to complete an entire homebrew 40K Space Marines Chapter...this project is still ongoing as apparently no army is ever complete. Art has become a major hobby for Dan. He has visited a number of the best art galleries in Canada and Europe and enjoys traditional acrylic and oil painting, having taken classes and studied fine art and art history. His most recent work focused on portraiture.
Lareina Chan
Lareina Chan started painting miniatures nine years ago, starting with Warhammer 40K Tyranids but eventually expanding to Grey Knights and Orks. She has since assembled, painted and played numerous miniatures systems and board games, including D&D miniatures, Fallout: Wasteland Warfare, Gloomhaven, Kingdom Death: Monster, and most recently Batman: Gotham City Chronicles. She uses paints and painting supplies from several lines but also has experience painting with airbrush. Lareina is a member of ComicReaders' staff and has been responsible for the downtown store's 40K Escalation League.
PARTICIPANTS
Wizkids Miniatures
Solo Model Standard Size
1. Chris C
2. Nikki C
3. Matthew P
Solo Model Large Size
1. Jaden C
2. Matthew P
Warmachine / Hordes
Solo Model "Warcaster / Warlock"
1. Derek F
2. Dan K
3. Jason S
4. Chris W
5. Alex M
6. Chris C
Solo Model "Warjack / Warbeasts"
1. Derek F
2. Dan K
3. Jason S
4. Chris W
5. Alex M
6. Chris C
Warhammer 40K
Solo Model (Excludes any Lord of War/Vehicle/Super-Heavy)
1. Jon O
2. Matt V
3. Ryan M
4. Dan S
5. Jonathan B
6. Alex B
7. Michael Y
8. John K
9. Kent N
10. Chris C
11. Spencer C
12. Kyle U
13. Mike N
14. Matthew P
Solo Model "Lord of War/Vehicle/Super-Heavy"
1. Jon O
2. Matt V
3. Ryan M
4. Dan S
5. Jonathan B
6. Alex B
7. John K
8. Kyle U
9. Matthew P
Star Wars Legion
Solo Model "Commander"
1. Derek F
2. Mike N
3. Jace P
4. Matt V
Solo Model "Heavy / Support"
1. Jon O
2. Derek F
3. Mike N
4. Jace P
Age of Sigmar / Warhammer Fantasy
Solo Model "Leaders"
1. Michael Y
2. Jason S
3. Perris N
4. Michael P
5. Ryan M
6. Jonathan B
7. Alex B
8. John K
9. Chris C
10. Spencer C
11. Mike N
12. Matthew P
Solo Model "Behemoth"
1. Michael P
2. Ryan M
3. Jonathan B
4. Chris M
5. Mike N
CHANGES TO THE COMPETITION GUIDELINES
Any changes to the competition guidelines will be posted here so that they can be easily seen by participants.
The changes will also appear in the initial post.
QUESTIONS / ANSWERS
Q: Do we bring our entries to Prairie Game Expo?
A: Yes, participants will bring or arrange to have their entries at the Saturday, May 11, 2019 Prairie Game Expo during the time for judging, which is 1pm to 3pm. Information about Prairie Game Expo can be found at the Prairie Game Expo forum on SaskGames (https://sask.games/index.php?board=110.0). Participants are encouraged to post progress reports and pictures on the ComicReaders Downtown Painting Showcase Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ComicReadersPaintingShowcase/).
Q: Is 'model' referring to a single base? Are 'dual' scenes allowed so long as the whole thing takes place on a single base?
A: "Model" is a single model on a single base. While a "scene" created with two or more models sounds super cool it is not the focus for this painting showcase. Something along those lines is something we could consider for a future painting showcase. Now in the case of a "model" like, for example, a Plague Marine that might have a little Nurgling with it on the base as per the kit it comes in--that is allowed.
Q: Do I have to declare the category / categories into which I am entering?
A: Yes, part of the registration process is to declare the categories / category into which you are entering. You do not have to tell us the models(s) being entered, though hobbyists are encouraged to post progress pictures on the ComicReaders Downtown Painting Showcase Group. Registration closes at the end of the day April 26.
Q: Do I have to declare the model(s) I am entering?
A: You do not have to tell us the models(s) being entered, though hobbyists are encouraged to post progress pictures on the ComicReaders Downtown Painting Showcase Group. The requirements for registration are your name and the category / categories being entered. Registration closes at the end of the day April 26.
Q: Do my models have to be finished and submitted before the deadline of April 26?
A: No. April 26 is the registration deadline. That is, the deadline for submitting your name and the categories into which you are entering. Your model(s) need to be finished in time for the May 11, 2019 Prairie Game Expo.
Hello! I wish to enter both categories for Star Wars, and for Warmahordes
-Derek Field
Jon O and Dan K have signed up via Facebook for various categories.
Matt V signed up for both 40K categories via the Painting Showcase Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ComicReadersPaintingShowcase/).
Warhammer Fantasy Solo Leader
Warhammer Fantasy Behemoth
Michael Y.
Can you put me down for both Star Wars Categories.
Didn't end up getting that demo yesterday, this flu is kicking my butt. Benefits of being home sick though is I can start painting :)
Thanks!
Mike N
Both Mike and Michael have been added to the showcase.
Jason S has signed up via the ComicReaders Downtown Painting Showcase Facebook Group.
Perris N has signed up via the ComicReaders Downtown Painting Showcase Facebook Group.
Dan S has signed up in-person at ComicReaders Downtown.
Michael P has signed up via the Painting Showcase Facebook Group.
Ryan M has entered via the Painting Showcase Facebook group.
Jonathan B has signed up for both AOS and both 40K categories via the Painting Showcase Facebook Group.
Jaden C has signed up at ComicReaders Downtown.
Hey Chad,
I'll change my entries to the solo leader categories of both 40k and Fantasy. The behemoth won't be finished in time, and I'll have to drop out of that category.
Michael Y.
40k solo leader
Fantasy solo leader
Quote from: Jolnir on April 16, 2019, 10:05:34 AM
Hey Chad,
I'll change my entries to the solo leader categories of both 40k and Fantasy. The behemoth won't be finished in time, and I'll have to drop out of that category.
Michael Y.
40k solo leader
Fantasy solo leader
This change has been made.
I'd like to announce two of the judges for the ComicReaders Downtown Painting Showcase:
Jon Oberlander
Jon first got into painting models/hobbying when he was 19 and the Home Hardware on 11th and Broad was shutting down. They had a bunch of Model Railroad stuff super cheap and he had always wanted a train. That rapidly expanded into 1/72 scale WWII models which tied together his interest of painting tiny things and military history. It wasn't until 2012 that he really got into painting war-gaming miniatures. He had tried his hand at it the odd time over the years but found there was a significant difference between the styles of painting and lost interest. However, when he began a new job in Regina he became good friends with some wargamers in the office. Looking for a new challenge (and a little pocket money) he offered to paint some things for them and it really took on a life of its own. He has been painting 40K stuff for 6 years now but mostly for other people. He is now looking at focusing on painting his own stuff. His focus is primarily 40K with some Age of Sigmar mixed in. He has grand designs on building and creating terrain. He tries to do something with the hobby at least every week and use brush, airbrush, acrylics, enamels and lacquers to varying degrees.
Derek Field
Derek Field started painting miniatures in 2013 with 40K Tau. He switched over to painting/playing Warmachine in 2014. He spent six months playing Warmachine at a friend's house before switching to the weekly gatherings at ComicReaders Downtown. He started REALLY diving into painting via the previous Privateer Press forums until that forum closed down. He has been learning techniques from the Privateer Press tutorials on Youtube ever since. His primary focus is his Protectorate army. His secondary focus is Star Wars Legion Imperials. His usual tooks are Army Painter brushes and primers, Citadel washes, and P3 paints.
John K came into ComicReaders Downtown and has signed up for 3 categories.
Chris W has registered for both Warmachine / Hordes categories when he came into ComicReaders Downtown today.
Jason O has signed up for both 40K categories.
The third judge for the Painting Showcase has been announced...
Dan Snell
Dan joined the wargaming and miniatures painting community about five years ago, after a bit of pressure from friends and many years spent critiquing work for Regina military modelers. His first painting project was to complete an entire homebrew 40K Space Marines Chapter...this project is still ongoing as apparently no army is ever complete. Art has become a major hobby for Dan. He has visited a number of the best art galleries in Canada and Europe and enjoys traditional acrylic and oil painting, having taken classes and studied fine art and art history. His most recent work focused on portraiture.
Hello, please register me for both Warmachine/Hordes categories.
Quote from: AlexMeeres on April 19, 2019, 01:22:28 PM
Hello, please register me for both Warmachine/Hordes categories.
Done!
Kent N registered for one the 40K categories by contacting one of the Painting Showcase judges.
Chris M registered for the Warhammer / Age of Sigmar "Behemoth" category by contacting one of the Painting Showcase judges.
Chris C and his son and daughter signed up for several categories by coming into ComicReaders Downtown.
The fourth judge for the Painting Showcase has been announced...
Lareina Chan
Lareina Chan started painting miniatures nine years ago, starting with Warhammer 40K Tyranids but eventually expanding to Grey Knights and Orks. She has since assembled, painted and played numerous miniatures systems and board games, including D&D miniatures, Fallout: Wasteland Warfare, Gloomhaven, Kingdom Death: Monster, and most recently Batman: Gotham City Chronicles. She uses paints and painting supplies from several lines but also has experience painting with airbrush. Lareina is a member of ComicReaders' staff and has been responsible for the downtown store's 40K Escalation League.
I'd like to register in both categories for Warhammer40k. This is a neat idea Chad and I'm looking forward to seeing all the miniatures.
Kyle U.
Quote from: Kyle on April 24, 2019, 08:34:42 PM
I'd like to register in both categories for Warhammer40k. This is a neat idea Chad and I'm looking forward to seeing all the miniatures.
Kyle U.
You are now registered.
Mike N has signed up for 3 more categories.
Jace P has signed up for both Legion categories.
Matthew P signed up for multiple categories yesterday via the Painting Showcase Facebook Group.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Games Workshop, working alongside ComicReaders Downtown, has provided paint brushes, painting handles, basing kits, and a paint tray for prizes for the Painting Showcase. Approx. retail value of the prizes is $350 CDN. Thank you very much, Games Workshop!
MODEL DISPLAY / JUDGING / PRAIRIE GAME EXPO
All entrants should read the following:
The painting showcase ends on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Prairie Game Expo, which is a free gaming event hosted by SaskGames and ComicReaders. (More info about Prairie Game Expo can be found at https://sask.games/index.php?board=110.0 (https://sask.games/index.php?board=110.0).)
The models will be on display from 1pm to 3pm.
You and your models can come earlier than 1pm but the models won't be on display until the 1pm start time.
Attendees of Prairie Game Expo can vote on their favourite model from 1pm to 3pm. The model that receives the most votes will receive the People's Choice Award.
Judging by the painting showcase judges begins at 2pm and ends no later than 3pm.
Prizes will be awarded shortly after 3pm.
After prizes are awarded, all models should be removed from display and kept with their owner or the person(s) responsible for their safe transport home.
Unclaimed prizes will be at ComicReaders Downtown until 6pm May 20. After that time unclaimed prizes will be null and void.
Entrants of the Painting Showcase will be bring their models to Prairie Game Expo.
If you cannot attend Prairie Game Expo you can have your models brought to Prairie Game Expo by another participant, a friend / family member, etc but you are responsible for making those arrangements, which includes making arrangements for the return of the models to you.
If you are unable to make such alternate arrangements, you can bring your model to ComicReaders Downtown before 9pm on Thursday, May 10 and Chad from ComicReaders will bring it to Prairie Game Expo. Your model will then be taken back to ComicReaders Downtown on or soon after May 13 and you will be contacted to pick up your model. This is the ONLY reason why your model will be at ComicReaders Downtown after Prairie Game Expo. If you or someone else takes your model to Prairie Game Expo you or someone else will be responsible for it after Prairie Game Expo. If Chad takes your model to Prairie Game Expo he will take it back to ComicReaders Downtown after the event.
Feel free to use this Facebook group to make arrangements for your models to be at Prairie Game Expo. Ideally, however, we want as many Showcase participants as possible to attend Prairie Game Expo.
All miniatures in the showcase will be photographed and the photos will be posted on the Painting Showcase Facebook Group and ComicReaders Downtown's Facebook page.
Feel free to ask questions by responding to this post.
The Painting Showcase wrapped on May 11, 2019 at Prairie Game Expo. Judging occurred. Prizes were awarded.
Age of Sigmar / Warhammer Fantasy
Solo Model "Leaders" Category
1st place: High Elf Commander by Ryan M
Runner-up: Stormcast Eternals Lord Celestant by John K
Solo Model "Behemoth" Category
1st place: Stormcast Eternals Celestant-Prime by Jason S
Runner-up: Glottkin by Perris N
Warhammer 40K
Solo Model Category (Excludes any Lord of War/Vehicle/Super-Heavy)
1st place: House Goliath 'Zerker by Matt V
Runner-up: Belisarius Cawl by Jon O
Solo Model "Lord of War/Vehicle/Super-Heavy" Category
1st place: Canis Rex by Jon O
Runner-up: Leman Russ Tank by Matt V
Wizkids Miniatures
1st place: Beholder by Chris C
Runner-up: Snow Princess by Nikki C
Warmachine / Hordes
Solo Model "Warcaster / Warlock" Category
1st place: Kreugar the Stormwrath, Circle Orboros Warlock by Chris C
Runner-up: *see below
Solo Model "Warjack / Warbeasts" Category
1st place: Kreugar's WoldWarden, Circle Orboros Heavy Warbeast by Chris C
Runner-up: *see below
Star Wars Legion
Solo Model "Commander" Category
1st Place: Rebel Comms Officer by Matt V
Runner-Up: Luke Skywalker by Mike N
Solo Model "Heavy / Support" Category
1st place: Rebel AT-ST by Jon O
Runner-up: Rebel Walker by Mike N
People's Choice
Beholder by Chris C
* The prize was awarded but we neglected to record the winner's name and the name of the model