The Articles of Entry

• Narrative and storytelling

• Colour palette and mood

• Basing style and environmental details

• Lighting and atmosphere

• Shared themes or iconography

• Matching or complementary painting styles

• Two characters from the same story

• Allied or rival models

• Linked duel scenes

• Shared scenic bases or dioramas

• Mirrored compositions

• Before/after narrative moments

• Different factions united through atmosphere or setting

The competition celebrates both technical painting skill and the ability to collaborate artistically across distance.

In online competitions, clear, well lit and honest representations of your work is key.

We are not looking for heavily edited images, special effects etc. Multiple clear images, from all angles, not designed to 'hide mistakes' or weaker areas are paramount. You need to stand by your work, warts & all!

The official warhammer guidance on taking miniature photos well is a good start, but there are many many suitable guides out there:

https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/JAcksor8/the-model-photograph/

Email your finalised images (and any optional WIP) to:

blackaccordpainting@gmail.com

Please also state:

• team name (optional)

• First names of participants (full names optional)

• Social media handles (optional, and please state if you prefer to be referred to as these in the gallery/any tagged posts etc)

• An optional brief, description or narrative of the piece

• any additional information to inlcude, such as the original model brand/sculptors etc

• Entries must be submitted by a team of two painters.

• Each painter must complete roughly 50% of the final entry.

• A painter may only participate in one team.

• The final entry must consist of two miniatures or two clearly distinct components.

• Each painter must paint their own assigned model/component.

• Any miniature range, scale, or manufacturer is permitted unless otherwise specified.

• Conversions, sculpting, kitbashing, and printed parts are allowed and encouraged 

• Previously painted models are not permitted.

The two parts of the entry must show clear artistic connection or intentional contrast.

Examples include:

• Matching basing or terrain

• Consistent weathering or environmental effects

• Matching colour theory

• Narrative interaction

• Cohesive lighting

• Stylistic consistency

• Complementary opposing themes

The collaboration aspect is a core judging category.

Dioramas & Scenic Entries

Teams may create a shared scenic base or diorama.

Each team must submit:

• High-quality photos of each component/model

• The team name and/or painter names/usernames

• A short written description of the concept/story (optional but encouraged)

• Entrants must advise us on which team member completed which piece.

Optional:

• Work-in-progress photos

• Collaboration notes or reference sheets

• Collage/side by side images showing the models ‘together’

• Either through in person connections, or through online connections, you are looking to find a painter you can collaborate with to put out your final pieces.

• For those who wish to enter, but do not have anyone at hand, we encourage you all to reach out in the comments here, or message us for assistance in finding a teammate.