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Hey Shadowphaze, sorry you thought I wasn't interested in teaching the NMM class, but I can assure you that was not the case. Teaching is something that I really love to do and I am always open to valuable feedback. If you have any suggestions for making my classes better, I am all ears. Please feel free to email me at [email protected]. I appreciate your feedback! Hope you feel better, con crud sucks!

My journey to ReaperCon starts today! Can't wait to see everybody! Especially Ron cuz he's a sexy beast! LOL

Ha ha! Well, anyone who knows me knows that im the worst at remembering names! I'm 99% positive that I might be able to remember 2 new names LOL. Now if I can switch to nicknames, we could up that number to say....17 :)

I am so freakin excited to be coming to ReaperCon this year! I can't wait to see old friends and even make 2 New friends! Anyways, see you all in a week! Prepare to get your "paint on". ps: I really want to go to Texas Land and Cattle for dinner one night...let's make that happen. It could be a Reaper takeover!

great pics! Soooooooooo wish i was there...

Um...I only spilled my beer on you twice Mr. Proctor! Lol

Cool Mini or Not, Strategicon and the Broadside Bash present: The Road to the Crystal Brush Painting Competition What to expect:- · All entrants must have a OrcCon 2012 badge to enter. No exceptions · Entries will be accepted from 10am to 3pm on Saturday February 18th in the Broadside Bash room. · Fill in a form at the check in counter. · You will be given a reclaim ticket stub, and a sticker will be stuck on the bottom of your model identifying your ownership. · Your models will then be placed in the display cases with a small card identifying your model only by number. · You will be given a time and date to collect your models after voting is complete. Your reclaim ticket stub is required to prove ownership. · Short listed winners will be notified at reclamation to be present at the awards ceremony on Sunday February 19th; if short listed you must be present to be eligible to win. Prizes a) Each category shall have a Gold, Silver and Bronze Crystal Brush certificate provided. Each entrant is only eligible for one certificate per category, i.e. it is not possible to win gold, silver and bronze (or any combination of two) in a single category, the next runner ups will be awarded instead. b) The top 3 scoring entries overall across all categories shall receive credit voucher prizes of $75, $50 and $25 respectively, guaranteed by CoolMiniOrNot, as well as special versions of the Crystal Brush certificate. Each entrant is only eligible for one top 3 position, i.e. it is not possible to win any combination of the first, second and third prizes, the next runner-ups will be awarded instead. c) Best of Show winner will receive a plane ticket to The Crystal Brush 2012 painting competition at Adepticon in Chicago. d) In the event of any dispute, the sum total liability of CoolMiniOrNot to any entrant shall be whatever the entrant paid to CoolMiniOrNot directly related to the Crystal Brush 2012 competition, i.e. $0. All rules subject to change without notice. Judging a) Judging will be by panel selected by CoolMiniOrNot, Strategicon and Broadside Bash. Categories a) 28mm to 32mm scale Science Fiction i) Single “human” sized figure, on a base no larger than 50mm wide / tall ii) Vehicle or large monster, on a base no larger than twice the horizontal dimensions of the model. b) 28mm to 32mm scale Fantasy or Steampunk i) Single “human” sized figure, on a base no larger than 50mm wide / tall ii) Vehicle or large monster, on a base no larger than twice the horizontal dimensions of the model. c) 28mm to 32mm or 1/35 scale Historical i) Single “human” sized figure, on a base no larger than 50mm wide / tall. ii) Vehicle or large monster, on a base no larger than twice the horizontal dimensions of the model. d) Open Category i) This includes anything that is not listed above. Max size for entry is 12" x 12" x 12" g) New talent i) 28mm to 32mm single “human” sized figure on a base no wider than 50mm wide / tall. ii) Entrant must be 14 years or younger, i.e. have been born no later than April 21st 1999 UTC -12. iii) This category is not eligible for Best of Show awards Rules a) All entries must be entered in person by the person responsible for all the painting on the model by 3pm on February 18th b) An Orc Con Weekend Badge is required to submit models into the contest: http://www.strategicon.net/ c) Entries must not have been entered into any competition previously. There is a limit of 2 entries per entrant, per category; however, take note rule 4a and 4b regarding awards. d) Entrants are responsible for the transportation of entries to and from the competition. No storage space for transportation materials will be provided. Entrants must pick up entries on April 3rd at the designated times provided at the event. e) No team entries allowed, and sculptors of original sculpts and conversions of manufactured models who did not paint the models entered will not be listed as entrants (i.e. no co-credit). f) Entrants must remain available for judging, queries and prize awards during the competition. g) Entrants agree to provide all entries, at their own risk, to CoolMiniOrNot ,for the duration of the competition for the purpose of display, photography and judging. CoolMiniOrNot, accept no responsibility for damage to or loss of entries during the competition. h) Basing that includes decorative plinths, rules clarification. Plinths will not be considered within height restrictions, but will not be photographed, or otherwise considered by the judges. i) Entrants agree to have their entries photographed, videoed or otherwise recorded by CoolMiniOrNot, and such recordings shall be the property of CoolMiniOrNot, and shall be used in whatever manner CoolMiniOrNot, sees fit without further reference or payment to the entrant. For more info on Orc Con, go here: http://www.strategicon.net/

You rock!

Using a wet palette takes some getting used to. That being said, I won't paint without one! Parchment paper works best as it doesn't allow water through but keeps your paint workable for a long time. Wax paper will work in a pinch but does let water through and thus does not let you have full control over your paint consistency. Also over time the wax paper will break down and you will have tiny flecks of wax in your paint....this is really bad and hard to fix once dried on your model! If you go with a mastersons palette, don't use their paper either as is let's watter threw very quickly.for best results, make sure your water level is flush with the paper...this will keep your paint workable the longest. If you don't have a sponge, use 3 or 4 paper towels folded into quarters. As soon as the parchment paper touches the water it will want to curl up so put a pot of paint on each corner for a couple of minutes to keep it flat. As for adding water to your paints I recommend that you only add water to the outer edge of your paint....this way if you put too much water in, you can easily add some undiluted paint to the mix! Hope that helps!

Rad!! Totally digging the base!

Me neither...I leave at 1:27 on united

Me too...in Denver right now!

I hope sooooooooooooooooo!

im not a huge fan of the green cape...that being said the nnm is just awesome! And I love that you put some purple into the skin and rocks...it compliments the nnm gold quite nicely! Great use of color for sure. Now just work some more on your blending and you'll be made in the shade!!!