[Deptheads] Painting Contest

Wed Dec 7 08:34:02 PST 2011

I'll gladly judge painting.  Mini painting is something I'm really good at.
 I know!  Hard to believe! :D

As far as categories, I like the idea of having them separated into sizes,
but... I do agree there need to be more size categories.  I also agree
there should be a larger kids section for this con.  (( which also reminds
me, I need to e-mail Joe E. ))  I can create some certificates for the kids
that we can print off and such--how many would you like?  Age categories
are important.  Personal opinion, they should be 3 & 4's, 5-7, 8-12, 13-15,
16+.   I think this is a good breakdown based on developmental stages
(plus, it keeps them in grade groupings, too!  pre-K, K-2, 3-6, 7-9, 10+).

As far as the minis themselves go, instead of going by size, why not go by
genre?  "War Minis," "Fantasy Minis," "Sci-Fi Minis," "Vehicular
Transport," "Fluff," "GINORMOUS," etc?  We're looking at minis, not
settings.  Considering I've painted some extremely detailed, extremely tiny
minis, I'd hate to have them excluded if it's some of the best work you've
done (...make that sentence make sense...it's 2 urly! D:).

On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 5:52 PM, John Paiva <evil5757 at aol.com> wrote:

> Also I noticed the category stating 1/35 scale vehicles....shouldn't that
> be 1/35 or smaller (1/48, 1/72, 1/100 etc.) to allow other game system
> entries?
>
> John
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: Robyn Nixon <robynln at gmail.com>
> To: deptheads <deptheads at strategicon.net>; Victor B <fhoenix88 at yahoo.com>
> Sent: Tue, Dec 6, 2011 5:10 pm
> Subject: Re: [Deptheads] Painting Contest
>
> I appreciate the suggestions people, keep them coming please.
>
> I believe that I am already in communications with them, I brought this
> forward to the group to get further feedback, rather than me being the sole
> voice of Strategicon.
>
> I already indicated that we want to have multiple Strategicon reps on the
> judging committee since we are the actual hosts.
>
> I will continue to coordinate this effort, I wasn’t looking to replace
> myself <grin>.
>
> Robyn
>
>
> On 12/6/11 3:35 PM, "Victor B" <fhoenix88 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>  Since this is our convention we tell them that we are Excited and look
> forward to them to putting on the event BUT there are certain elements must
> remain (we want to retain the categories we currently have, expand the kids
> categories, and carol and myself stay on as judges along with their judges
> (plus we can add shawn to bring the strategicon judges to 3 along with
> their judges. Shawn is better than mid-level (don't listen to him) and like
> myself he has judged golden demon and other
> miniature painting contests.
>
> I judge several art shows during the year and I got some of the cons to
> use fan favorite category. I put a voting slips near the art work or if it
> is a miniature painting contest I put the slips near the case with a box
> with slit cut in top
> so you can fold and drop your vote into the box. Attendees write down
> their badge number and their favorite art piece, fold it and drop it in
> box. The piece that gets the most votes is fan favorite winner. More
> attendees now go to see
> the miniatures since they can vote on a fan favorite winner (and entrants
> will get people to go vote so those people go there...traffic is
> increased).
>
> Also...after last convention I created some certificates to print up and
> give to the kids for the painting contest. Orccon 2011 painting contest
> with art work and we put their name in the name space in calligraphy and
> hand them
> to them as they pick up their miniatures (and the winners get ribbons
> too). This way every kid entering the miniature painting contest will at
> least get a cool looking certificate as they pick up their miniatures at
> contest end.
>
>
> V
>
>
>
>
>  *From:* Shawn Hendrix <shawn350 at gmail.com>
>  *To:* deptheads at strategicon.net
>  *Sent:* Tuesday, December 6, 2011 12:14 PM
>  *Subject:* Re: [Deptheads] Painting Contest
>
> It makes since for them as that is the scale they play and paint.  I am
> sure an explanation of the diversity we host will change that set up.
>
> However the split panel is a must, I know I think Flames of war miniatures
> look the best because I love WW2. So its shouldn't be presented as an
> effort to stop intentional favoritism but to stop unintentional favoritism.
>
> They will spend time advertising this contest which will help.  As victor
> said, I am at best a Mid level painter and when I enter I win 5 to 7
> ribbons and even an over all.  I hope that this will end those days
> (however I will miss the dealer dollars)
>
> Anyhow, what is the way forward on this issue. Do we just send a e-mail
> with a list of concerns, if you are to busy I would be happy to talk to him
> via phone or E mail and express the concerns of the group.
>
> Also most of my work (Ad Sales) happens before the convention, I would be
> happy to judge the competition, I have been a golden Demon judge 4 or 5
> times now, but also appreciate non 28-32mm figures.
>
> Shawn Hendrix
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 11:04 AM, Mike James <mjames2871 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> And what is with the 28mm wankfest? Any particular reason we shoehorn in
> everything else into one catchall category?
>
> Having CMON would be great, but the categories as listed are so limiting.
> If we are going to get the 50 to 100 more attendees just for this,
> shouldn't there be a bit more choice and options?
>
> Mike James
> Peanut Gallery Rep
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Evil5757 at aol.com
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> Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 13:48:07
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