I too chose #5. But #8 and #9 was an incredibly close 2nd IMO.
As for the people making fun of other entries... that is not only rude, but incredibly stupid too. It's people like you who make others NOT want to participate in fun competitions like this. Everyone needs some constructive criticism ... not rude comments. So if you have nothing nice or helpful to say...really... shut up.
Here is some friendly advice for various entries...
Note - I am no professional... just want to help if I can
Entry #1
Too difficult to really judge properly. Need a larger pic. But from what I can see, looks like it was inked too much. Either that or gloss finish. The base looks good. I really do think that the picture did not do you entry justice.
Entry #2
I think it needs more gradual highlights, otherwise one great paint job and really nice base as well. Good job!
Entry #3
Cool lil guy... but I think you were being too creative with the skin paint. I think most people like to see a more realistic skin. Also, thinning out the paints will take away the chunky look to your paints. Take your time with the highlights... I know it is tedious. For the base, have you tried static grass? Looks so much better. Good job though.
Entry #4
Another case of where the picture doesn't do the mini justice. The base looks good but its hard to see highlights on the mini. The white looks a bit thick and chunky. The clothes could use some highlights. Good job
Entry #5
The paint job looks great. Highlights look wonderful too. Her face is nice and clean. The metallics look nice too. The base looks excellent. With the cloak and her skin tone, looks like she comes from norway..hehe. Well done indeed!
Entry #6
Definately need to thin out your paints. I see you have done highlights and you did a good job in my opinion. Also, adding more to the base just adds more to the whole feel of the miniature. I know the base has nothing to do with the competition and I overlooked the bases altogether, but ... a good base goes a long way! Just practice with thinned out paints and you will be surprised just how good they will turn out.
Entry #7
Thinning out the paints will really help you out. The paints look just too thick. Also, not only worry about highlights, but use darker colours for low lights. For example, his pants are white. Hard to highlight white
. Instead.. try base coating with Space Wolves grey or with another light grey and work your way up to white. Looks so much better. Lowlights and highlights really make a model stand out. Try doing a base with static grass. More and more people are using it. It makes a great painted model look even better.
Entry #8
Great paint job. The skin tones look awesome and the colour scheme is great too. I was just not sure about the pants. Looks like it was rushed a bit... at least it looks like it compared to the rest of him. That happens to me all the time... as i am impatient. Anyways.. base looks great! I had a really hard time not choosing this as my pick.
Entry #9
Absolutely fantastic highlighting and lowlighting... especially on the boots. I was going to pick this one but the face was just not appealing to me. Not sure what happened there... whether the camera had anything to do with it. But the face is just not clear and clean and crisp like the rest of her. Great colour choice and again.. those boots/legs are extremely well done.
Entry #10
The highlights are a little too strong/blotchy. Use thinner paints and go more subtle... it will look so much better. The base really suits him.... great job.
All of the above was meant as helpful constructive criticism. I hope no one was offended... and if you are, sorry
Round of applause for all the people who shared their entries with the rest of the world ***CLAPS***
