For the past three years, this time of year has always been a little frantic. Christmas shopping? Last minute work panic? Getting Roundwood Towers ready for the arrival of the In-Laws, friends and family guests? Yes, all of those, but also the start of Curt’s Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge.
And this year is no exception, with the Sixth Painting Challenge beginning yesterday at 6am in the UK, and already producing some very fine submissions.
I’ve been enormously privileged to take part in the Challenge in 2013 and 2014, and I’ve signed up again this year. It’s one of the hobby activities which I do which has a real sense of community. This year, there are 88 painters in the Challenge – and between us we cover the globe, and paint wargaming figures of every type, period, shape and size. It’s a truly international challenge, made even more wonderful by the fact that the real winner is the hobby, our gaming friends, and our beloved wargaming and painting community.
My Challenge last year was heart-felt but not very successful, as I really failed to get going as a result of all kinds of things (nothing serious, just family and work - no doubt a story so many of you can relate to). This year, I’m a little bit nervous as a result, reducing my targeted points total to 500 points over three months – which for me is pretty challenging. But, with a fair breeze behind me, and some application of will, I feel I can make it.
I’ll be painting for a new period, and a new army, completely different to anything on my blog so far - but actually a period which I know fairly well and which goes back to my wargaming youth. Here's just a small hint, with hopefully a lot more to come:
I’ve been enormously privileged to take part in the Challenge in 2013 and 2014, and I’ve signed up again this year. It’s one of the hobby activities which I do which has a real sense of community. This year, there are 88 painters in the Challenge – and between us we cover the globe, and paint wargaming figures of every type, period, shape and size. It’s a truly international challenge, made even more wonderful by the fact that the real winner is the hobby, our gaming friends, and our beloved wargaming and painting community.
My Challenge last year was heart-felt but not very successful, as I really failed to get going as a result of all kinds of things (nothing serious, just family and work - no doubt a story so many of you can relate to). This year, I’m a little bit nervous as a result, reducing my targeted points total to 500 points over three months – which for me is pretty challenging. But, with a fair breeze behind me, and some application of will, I feel I can make it.
I also love Curt's theme - of risk takers, daredevils and gamblers...
I’ll be painting for a new period, and a new army, completely different to anything on my blog so far - but actually a period which I know fairly well and which goes back to my wargaming youth. Here's just a small hint, with hopefully a lot more to come:
I’m very excited. The figures are prepared and (mostly) undercoated. My Christmas holidays are almost here. And I have the company of some of the finest hobbyists one could ever meet for the Challenge.
So here’s to the Sixth Painting Challenge. The die is cast! Good luck everyone!
Good luck to you as well Sidney! Hopefully we both can stay on target this year. I'm looking forward to your new project as it looks interesting and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
The very best of luck to you too Sir, your work is always one of my challenge highlights.
ReplyDeleteThe very best of luck Sidney - looking forward to seeing your offerings :)
ReplyDeleteSidney,
ReplyDeleteThe very best of British to you old bean! I'm ducking out this year, definite overload of Real Life(tm), but I shall be watching with interest.
Cheerio
Matt
Great to have you back on board Sidney! While there might be more productive painters, your stuff is always top drawer and highly inspiring.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you Sidney!
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to your entries mate. Bring it on.
ReplyDeleteGood fortune for your challenge endeavours Sidney. I very much look forward to seeing what you produce.
ReplyDeleteGood luck Sidney
ReplyDeleteThis time I'llcompeting too, for the first time
Good luck Sidney. I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines this year. A very happy Christmas to all the Roundwoods.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your challenge Sydney. It will be interesting to see how your new period develops.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
Look forward to seeing your new project develop Sidney.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family,
Pat.
Best of luck dear! This new near brings lots of happiness for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and happy new year.
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