Marneus Calgar's Standard Bearer by Jason Pyett

Poll results:
Number 2 overall.
First Place: 4 votes
Second Place: 10 votes
Third Place: 9 votes

From:	Jason Pyett (NoRemorse)	(Sat 16 Jul 2005 06:24:32 PM CDT)
I challenged myself incredibly with this miniature. I painted extensive freehand over the back of the banner and added a considerable amount of small details on the front. On the left leg, shoulder pad and cloak trim I added more freehand.

From:	Mengu Gungor (Mengu)	(Sun 17 Jul 2005 12:05:31 AM CDT)
Delurking to say: Challenging yourself has truely paid off on this one Jason. Remarkable work. Can't imagine how long it took. It's excellent!

From:	Charlie (Narandil)	(Mon 18 Jul 2005 08:18:04 AM CDT)
Great job. The only thing that I can say is that the base looks a little messy. Appart from that it is spectacular. The NMM is great and so is the free handing.

From:	Gary Giles (SirGiles)	(Tue 26 Jul 2005 08:48:44 AM CDT)
Nice free hand work. The small text effect works well. Great piece!

From:	Susan Wachowski (paintminion)	(Tue 26 Jul 2005 10:36:19 AM CDT)
Jason, he looks fantastic. Only thing that detracts from him is the headlines on the banner need some tidying up, maybe look more like Imperial printing. I also know it's a pain in the but to accomplish. Can't wait to see some pictures of this a bit bigger and close up to see the details.

From:	Deane P. Goodwin (MinipainterUS)	(Tue 26 Jul 2005 05:20:55 PM CDT)
I'm with Sue on this one. The headline is all that stops this from being a superior piece.

From:	LJ Maas (ljmaas)	(Tue 26 Jul 2005 09:32:18 PM CDT)
I'm so partial to space marines---great job & I agree with the others on the header portion of the banner. I might have gone with a darker read for the cloak/cape, but it works!

From:	Jack Stresing (gonzominiatures)	(Tue 26 Jul 2005 09:58:13 PM CDT)
Simply stunning, Jason! You are definitely improving by leaps and bounds. Attention to detail is the most paintstaking part of painting at this level and you are nearly there. I agree with the others about the headlines. But otyherwise a superb figure.

From:	jimbob1066e (jimbob1066e)	(Wed 27 Jul 2005 01:21:45 AM CDT)
Howdy - Ok - so I'll say it again- this is one rockin figure! Just excellent! peace

From:	Rhonda Bender (Wren)	(Sun 31 Jul 2005 01:25:49 PM CDT)
I agree, challenging yourself has really paid off! The banner is fantastic, both front and back. I really like the depth on the red cloak, too.