
"Even in death, I still paint"
Welcome to the first Thunderhead Studio Paint Pro Competition! These painting competitions are intended to be a low-pressure environment for painters who are looking to improve their work and receive comprehensive feedback in preparation for higher level painting competitions.
For this first competition, I ask you to share in my love of the classic boxy 40k Dreadnought! In a time of upheaval, when model ranges are being updated and older sculpts rendered out of print... I decided to engage in a labor of love and bring my favorite, stumpy, boxy dreadnought design into the future, giving in an aesthetic update and rescaling to better fit the new line of Space Marine miniatures, and better match the lore and art of the venerable sargophagi that bear the ancients of Space Marine Chapters forward into eternal war.

Entrants of all skill levels are encouraged to compete, and detailed feedback from the contest judges will be offered!
An emphasis will be placed on professional presentation and execution, helping entrants to understand the criteria that judges look for, and to help them build confidence to make entries in higher level competitions at major gaming conventions.
Categories and Prizes
Rules and Criteria
The submission period for the contest is now CLOSED!
Stay tuned for a link to the community vote!
Disclaimer: Physical prize availability will be restricted based on geographic location in some cases. Larger items may become prohibitively expensive to ship internationally, and in that case an alternative award will be arranged in the form of store credit for Thunderhead Studio or Death Ray Designs.