Painting Crusade X (Miniatures)

Now that I have slept a little bit to compensate for the weekend, I can share with you guys some photos of what was going on in Painting Crusade X.


I was absolutely honoured to be able to be one of the judges, with two of my favourite artists, Roman Lappat (jarhead from Massive Voodoo) and Cyril Abati (a living legend from whom I learnt to paint Space Marines). Regarding miniatures and winners, the level was absolutely insane. We spent a lot of time trying to decide winners, and I left with a huge headache, but it was very well worth it. Participation was average, but even though it is not a big contest, the quality of the entries is breathtaking, and you have miniatures from artists as big as Ben Komets, David Waeselynk, Raffaele Picca or Benoit Menard competing altogether. Absolutely amazing.

Trophies in Master of painting (displays) were divided like this:

• Bronze for Gautier Giraud, David Waeselynk and Cedric Lurkin.
• Silver for Ben Komets and Benoit Menard.
• Gold for Raffaele Picca.

And regarding Golden Edmon (three trophies to the best miniatures of the contest) went to:

• Bronze Edmon to Raffaele Picca for Untold Honor
• Silver Edmon to Benoit Menard for his Ork Pirate Bust
• Gold Edmon to Ben Komets for his Alice in Wonderland (sculpted by Ernst Veingart)

Best of Show, given by the Painting Crusade organization, went to Benoit Menard for his Ork Pirate Bust, and he will be part of the jury next year.

And now check the photos of the miniatures!

My own minis in a box. Always scary transportation!

Roman Lappat's cabinet

Roman Lappat

Roman Lappat

Roman Lappat

Roman Lappat

Roman Lappat

Roman Lappat

Best of Show Trophy

Cyril Abati

Cyril Abati

Cyril Abati

Cyril Abati

Gautier Giraud display in sculpture

Gautier Giraud (sculptures)

Gautier Giraud (sculptures)

Gautier Giraud (sculptures)

Gautier Giraud (sculptures)

Gautier Giraud (sculptures)

Gautier Giraud (sculptures)

Raffaele Picca (sculptures)

Patrick Masson (sculptures)

Patrick Masson (sculptures)

Patrick Masson (sculptures)

Patrick Masson (sculptures)

Patrick Masson (sculptures)

Tue Kaae (sculptures)

Tue Kaae (sculptures)

Tue Kaae (sculptures)

Pierre Jean Chaubert (sculptures)

Raffaele Picca (sculptures)

Pierre Jean Chaubert (sculptures)

Pierre Jean Chaubert (sculptures)

Pierre Jean Chaubert (sculptures)

Incredible large scale models

Incredible large scale models

Nice painting of a Catelyn Stark

Nice painting of a Catelyn Stark

Nice painting of a Catelyn Stark

David Waeselynk

Cedric Lurkin

Cedric Lurkin

Cedric Lurkin

Cedric Lurkin

Cedric Lurkin

Cedric Lurkin

Cedric Lurkin

Cedric Lurkin

Cedric Lurkin

Cedric Lurkin

Cedric Lurkin

Gautier Giraud

Valerie Bruere (pity of the bad photo because the lady on the beach is beautiful)

Ben Komets

Ben Komets (painting) and Ernst Veingart (sculpture)

Ben Komets

Benoit Menard

Benoit Menard

Benoit Menard

Raffaele Picca (the photos are terrible)

Raffaele Picca (the photos are terrible)

Raffaele Picca (the photos are terrible)

Raffaele Picca (the photos are terrible)

Raffaele Picca (the photos are terrible)

Nice display in Confirmé

Does this Éowyn remind you of something? :)

I will try to gather up a nice set of photos of the ambience and tell you about the weekend. I will do my best to make it to Brussels next year for Painting Crusade XI!!!