Wicked Brush

A most righteous miniature hobby competition at Wicked Dicey game conventions. Let your creativity run wild.

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Attention

We recently overhauled (9/27/24) the competition structure of Wicked Brush in anticipation of Everwinter.
We hope you like these changes! Let us know if you have any questions.

Welcome to Wicked Brush

You’ve now entered Wicked Dicey’s unique hobby realm. Creativity reigns supreme here. Our miniature hobby competition is a canvas for your imagination. It’s more than a painting contest, and it’s more than medal & a pat on the back.

Your work deserves to be seen. Whether your passion lies in painting single figures, intricate squads, or expansive dioramas, this is where your work and your world takes center stage. Join us and be part of an extraordinary gathering of artists at the pinnacle of hobby excellence.

Wicked brush is Sponsored by

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How to enter Wicked Brush

Wicked Brush takes place at Ironweld and Everwinter. To enter, pick up a Wicked Brush Entry ticket at at checkout. Each entry requires a separate Wicked Brush ticket. Multiple entries encouraged. No single model can compete in multiple categories. ALL entry fees collected from our painting competition will be donated to charity.

Divisions

We encourage all types of hobbyists

Divisions

Our miniature painting competition consists of two major divisions.*

Master


Experienced painters who have many (many, many many) hours at the painting desk. Those who would like their painting judged at a higher level are encouraged to enter the Master Division.

Standard


New and aspiring painters or those who game more than they paint.

Categories

Wicked Brush is a celebration of originality and craftsmanship.

Categories

Our miniature painting competition consists of four major categories.*

Single Miniature


A single miniature up to 54mm scale.^

Entry may contain small ancillary models (pets, familiars etc). Models mounted on “horse” or “bike” type mounts are included in this category (some larger scale mounted models will be included in Large Model).

Examples: Stormcast, Space Marines, Marvel Crisis Protocol, Shatterpoint, Historical Cavalry

Large Model


Monster or Vehicle models, single miniatures of a scale larger than 54mm.

Examples: Neferata, Angron, Dreadnoughts, AT-ST

Squad/Unit


Three or more miniatures forming a cohesive squad.

If models are not mounted on a common base we ask that a basic base/tray be provided to help with transport and display.

Open


Dioramas, Busts, anything that does not fit in the other categories. All scales, and subjects are accepted.

* Based on entries and at the discretion of the judges if there are a small number of entries some categories may be combined.
^ Scale is the ratio of the model to full size, for example AoS is 28mm, Shatterpoint is 40mm, Legions Imperialis (Epic 40k) is 6mm

Single Miniature

Orc Miniature
Orc Dave Kraytsberg
Miles Moralez Rusty Moscola
Miles Moralez Rusty Moscola
Will Castello Winter Soldier Operative
Will Castello Winter Soldier Operative

Large Model

Martin Orlando Teclis
Martin Orlando Teclis
Wicked Dicey Titan Miniature
Adamatine Wolf Blake Law
Valentina Gretchin Dark Elder Voidraven
Valentina Gretchin Dark Elder Voidraven

Squad

Martin Orlando Deathwing
Martin Orlando Deathwing
Ry Brooks Cassiopeia Saurus Warriors
Ry Brooks Cassiopeia Saurus Warriors
Stumbling Stags Dan Berger
Stumbling Stags Dan Berger

Open

Anthony Lawerence Green Blue Lady Bust
Anthony Lawerence Green Blue Lady Bust
Martin Orlando Austin Friars London
Martin Orlando Austin Friars London
Solblight Army on Display
Mortis Gras Joe Pagano

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Wicked Brush FAQs

Learn about how to submit an entry here.

You can drop off your Wicked Brush Entry at Registration.

Yes! A Convention Pass is required to enter the event.

Each entry requires a separate Wicked Brush ticket. Multiple entries encouraged. No single model can compete in multiple categories.

Judging will take place between 12pm – 5pm Saturday during each of our Wicked Dicey events, with the finalist entries receiving their medals after 12pm on Sunday.

Entries can be retrieved after the conclusion of the Award Ceremony at 2pm from the display area.

Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.