Quick update for folks out there. In case you hadn't heard of the Crystal Brush painting competition this year at Adepticon, here's a couple links to check out. Fair warning, the stuff entered here is absolutely amazing. The Crystal Brush is attempting to set itself as the premier painting competition here in the states. Salute being the big one in the UK.
Here's the winners.
And here's a link to all the entrants.
I always enjoy looking at these high-end painting competitions even though I don't have a chance of placing in one of them. Although it's easy to find such amazing works to be de-motivational, I tend to look at them for inspiration and ideas. Anyway, just some eye candy for folks out there that might not have heard of this competition. With a $10,000 grand prize, it's hard to simply gloss over this as "just another painting competition".
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"I always enjoy looking at these high-end painting competitions even though I don't have a chance of placing in one of them."
Keep working at it, and one day you will. I'm living proof of that.
It's really a combination of technical and artistic qualities that make a contest winner. I highly recommend the coolminiornot forums for improving both skills. The people there are great for leaving useful feedback and tips for improving models. I focused on going from a tabletop painter to a high quality painter over about a two year time span, and managed to squeak out a Golden Demon bronze. From what I've seen of your painting I think you could apply that same focus and improve! Plus, look at all the entries and not just the winner.
@David, that's a nice looking Kaya in your profile pic. Do you have an online gallery? I'd love to see more of your work.
You can check out my CoolMini gallery.
David: Thanks for the encouraging words! I've really appreciated your feedback lately.
Mike: I'll definitely take a look at the CMON forums more. I've been watching the Brushthralls forums and just started following the WAMP forums as well. If you know of other good forums, I'd love to hear about them!
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