1 PURPOSE

1.1 This Painting Contest is to encourage everyone interested in having fun and interacting with Loot’s Community through painting.

2 APPLICATION

2.1 To submit an entry in the Painting Contest, you must apply through Loot’s Golden Brush landing page form.

2.1.1 The miniature to be submitted for entry into the contest is Aedan, Valiant Shield in 75mm scale.

2.1.2 The miniature will be available for download on My Loots on the platform for all Loot Studios active subscribers.

2.1.3 We will not consider any entries other than the Loot’s Golden Brush landing page form.

2.2 The submitted miniatures must be your work, yours alone. We will not accept passing off someone else’s work as your own.

2.3 All entries are restricted to a single (one) miniature. No grouping of miniatures is allowed.

2.4 Submit your entry in JPG (JPEG) or PNG format, with a file size no larger than 10MB. If you send a photograph that doesn’t fall within the limits prescribed above, your entry will not be accepted.

2.4.1 Photographs submitted must be at least 512x512 pixels in resolution to be considered.

2.4.2 Signatures or watermarks are not allowed in the photographs.

2.5 Submissions will start on December 12th until January 30th at 11:59pm PST. Submissions after the cutoff date will not be accepted, with no exceptions.  

2.6 The application can be submitted at any time during the contest, though none will be showcased until after the final submission date.

2.7 No votes will be accepted after the polls are closed.

2.8 No digital painting/editing is allowed.

2.9 The miniature can not be scaled up or down.

2.10 Only the original base can be used

3 HOW TO SUBMIT

3.1 Each submission must contain 3 (three) photographs of Aedan, Valiant Shield in 75mm scale

3.1.1 An image of the painted miniature on a black background

3.1.2 An image of the painted miniature on a white background

3.1.3 An image of the painted miniature being held by the painter to check the proportion of the print

3.1.4 All of these images are mandatory, and submissions without them will not be considered.

3.1.5 100% of the surface painted, including the base. Minimum of 4 colors.

4 JUDGING

4.1 All applications selected will be made available for open voting. The link will be sent via email and posted in our Discord and Facebook communities.

4.2 All applications selected will be displayed to popular vote in February 2026

4.2.1 No technical evaluation: celebrates community spirit and inclusivity

4.2.2 Loot painting team will judge the contest and select the finalists for each category

4.3 The winners will be announced February on our Community Channels

5 PRIZES AND CATEGORIES

Community Giveaway:

• 2 Mono M7 3D printers

• 1 60$ Monument Hobbies Gift Card

• These prizes will be raffled among all contest participants that send their submissions attending the necessary requirements

Prize Models & Quantities

• 6 Standard Grey Resin, 1kg bottles per category

• 6 40$ Monument Hobbies Gift Cards

Contest Categories

1- WOW Factor – the miniature that leaves everyone speechless.
2- Mini Fashionista – bold, stylish, or daring color combos.
3- Plot Twist – the most unique or unexpected interpretation.
4- Dark & Dramatic – moody, sinister, or theatrical vibes.
5- Cutest (or Creepiest) Mini – either irresistibly adorable or hauntingly unsettling.
6- Mystery Category – surprise twists only revealed at the end.

6 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

6.1 The printers and resins will be sent by Anycubic. Loot Studios is not responsible for shipping or the products themselves.

6.2 Loot Studios will contact the winners directly by email for shipping addresses and other details.

6.3 The Monument Hobbies gift cards will be distributed directly to the winners e-mails

6.5 Loot Studios retains the right to alter contest rules and/or decline entries based on community guidelines and terms of service at any time.

6.6 Loot Studios, Anycubic and Monument Hobbies can use all submitted images for marketing purposes.