awong Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Just wondering if anyone from this board might be attending this year. I'd love to touch base and meet anyone that will find themselves in Orange, CA March 19th (Sat). I hope I'll have some pieces ready, although this year has been an abnormally slow paint year for me (since last March, one finished, one near complete, 3 started):( Here's some info from their site. When: March 18th -19th, 2011 Where: Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/O.C. 100 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868 For reservations call (714) 634-4500 between 8am and 5pm PDT They have a decent sized competition with some really top notch painters, a sellers area, an auction to benefit the club, and this year, I believe a sculpting demonstration given by Bill Horan and a flat painting demo as well. Although mostly geared toward the Historical Figures, I've never had any problems being inspired by the sheer beauty of some of the pieces and I know that fantasy minis are entered and garner prizes (just ask KatieG!). They use the Open System for awards so one basically competes against themselves. I hope to see some of you there...please look me up! I'll be the one looking so closely at figures that I look like I'm trying to smell the paint color off the figure (bad eyesight :) ). -AW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captenglish Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'll be there (I haven't missed one yet and I am a club officer), I hope to hook up with you and any other Reaper peeps. I even hope to have a couple of Reaper pieces finished by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awong Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Cool. Are you going down Friday as well or just the Sat? I've only gone on Sat. Is Friday mainly set-up and shopping or do they do one of the presentations? Also, since you're one of the officers...:) Do you think they would be amenable to the idea of a paint and take table (or two?). I haven't seen anything about Reaper's Black Lightening lately (discontinued?), but I always thought that painting mini's with acrylics would be a great way of introducing children (and maybe even a spouse or two) into the hobby...without breaking the bank. Can you image sitting down to paint next to someone like Bill Horan or Steve Durling :) Just thinking out loud. -AW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieS Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I will be there for sure, and I am planning on bringing a friend. I've got two finished pieces, one piece almost done and another three in the works. I am hoping to get a silver this year, but we'll see... so far I think only the one almost done has a shot. I, too love the idea of a Paint & Take, but I would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captenglish Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Cool. Are you going down Friday as well or just the Sat? I've only gone on Sat. Is Friday mainly set-up and shopping or do they do one of the presentations? Also, since you're one of the officers...:) Do you think they would be amenable to the idea of a paint and take table (or two?). I haven't seen anything about Reaper's Black Lightening lately (discontinued?), but I always thought that painting mini's with acrylics would be a great way of introducing children (and maybe even a spouse or two) into the hobby...without breaking the bank. Can you image sitting down to paint next to someone like Bill Horan or Steve Durling :) Just thinking out loud. -AW Since I have nothing to do with the show per se, I don't know about a paint and take, that would be something that you would have to bring up with the show personnel, and maybe something could be worked out for either this year or next. I will say this though, some of the old guard, most likely would frown on it and aren't really in to the whole fantasy/mini thing, but it is worth discussing. I doubt Bill would be involved for just this reason, but I also know that he works his tail off at the show, I do think I got more than a "hi" from him last year and I have known him since '86. Steve might though, he does paint a number of fantasy things. Regarding this year, I will be there the whole weekend, it makes things easier transportation wise and the Mrs. works registration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captenglish Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 @KatieG, it's not about the medals missy JK I know what you mean. I am looking forward to seeing your stuff (and you of course)this year, I thought this one http://www.paintingclinic.com/convention/SCAHMS/2010/images/IMG_2783.jpg was a show stopper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilee Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I will be there for sure, and I am planning on bringing a friend. I've got two finished pieces, one piece almost done and another three in the works. I am hoping to get a silver this year, but we'll see... so far I think only the one almost done has a shot. I, too love the idea of a Paint & Take, but I would I bought my ticket today!!! :) Katie and I are coming in on Saturday, I think! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captenglish Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I will be there for sure, and I am planning on bringing a friend. I've got two finished pieces, one piece almost done and another three in the works. I am hoping to get a silver this year, but we'll see... so far I think only the one almost done has a shot. I, too love the idea of a Paint & Take, but I would I bought my ticket today!!! :) Katie and I are coming in on Saturday, I think! =) Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awong Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 Great! New people to meet! Looking forward to seeing you all there. -AW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captenglish Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 One week away, see y'all there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awong Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 One week away, see y'all there! Ack, One week and I'm still slapping paint on my pieces...why oh why does it always come down to this!!! I'll be there Saturday bright and early. I promised to take up a volunteer position for an hour or two. -AWhang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captenglish Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 One week away, see y'all there! Ack, One week and I'm still slapping paint on my pieces...why oh why does it always come down to this!!! I'll be there Saturday bright and early. I promised to take up a volunteer position for an hour or two. -AWhang I feel you brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieS Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Ack, One week and I'm still slapping paint on my pieces...why oh why does it always come down to this!!! I'll be there Saturday bright and early. I promised to take up a volunteer position for an hour or two. -AWhang That's ok, I've given up on finishing one of the pieces I had planned. <sigh> It's such a pretty mini too. Guess I have to finish it for Reaper Con, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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