The victi - er - contestants are seated.
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The horror of what lies ahead sinks in. The primer is rough, and the paint choices are severely limited. Oh, and they only have ONE hour.
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The peanut gallery closes in.
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Can they work, while being stared at? Okay, it's a small crowd, I know. And they're not really staring either.
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Anne gets to work.
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Observe the technique of a master.
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She only has one hour, and she still manages to shade the cloak on the figure.
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Details, details, it's all in the details.
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She even manages to pull off some Non-Metal Metallic work too!
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Anne even manages to add a pattern to the cloak.
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Anthony readies himself for the trial ahead.
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Having formulated his plan, Anthony now begins to execute it!
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The hands of a master?
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Rapid progress, but is it good enough?
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Like Kasparov, Anthony has a strong end game.
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The base is still wet from a last minute coat of paint.
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Finished. A labour of love, or desperation?
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Jennifer Haley comes prepared, with a pillow to pad her elbows. Comfortable, she formulates her plan of attack.
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A still image can not do justice to her speed. Jennifer is a fast painter.
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Faster! Faster!
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While her elbows are comfortable, that position can't be good for her back.
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Another photo of Jennifer, and her pillow.
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Perhaps the pillow is the secret to her success?
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Almost done!
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Very nice blending.
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Not only does she pull off some Non-Metal Metallic effects, and a blending job, Jennifer even manages to detail the clothing with some symbols.
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Kevin hard at work.
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getting there...
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Almost done, putting on the last few details.
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Finished!
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Sue devises her strategy.
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Will Sue complete the figure in time? You don't have to wait till next GenCon to find out.
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Peering over her shoulder.
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The same thing ( I hope I'm not annoying her).
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Being a miniature painter, Sue has a blue thumb instead of a green one. Well, it depends on the color she's painting...
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One spiffy To-tanem.
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Turn, and pose!
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A final picture of Anne's completed figure.
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Anthony's fine piece of work.
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Jennifer wowed us all with this piece
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The fruit of Kevin's labour.
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The result of Sue's feverish painting and mad skillz.
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The peanut gallery takes a look.
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Stand aside mortals! For it is the painting god himself, Mike McVey!
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A judge doing what a judge does best. Judging!
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Mike McVey carefully examines each entry, then flips a coin to determine the winner! ( just joking..)
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A tough call...
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Jennifer Haley is the "Ace of Aces"
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Hamming it up for the camera. A fun time was had by all.
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