09/18/2026
PERFECT STORM HALLOWEEN PAINTING COMPETITION
Calling all painters, hobbyists, and creatures of the night...
Break out the brushes, crack open the paint pots, and prepare to raise something from the dead. Perfect Storm's Halloween Painting Competition is upon us!
This time we're doing things a little differently.
Rather than bringing your own miniature, you'll choose your victim—I mean, model—from a selection of Halloween-themed GW Zombie miniatures available at the store.
Everyone starts with one of our selected models. What happens to it from there is entirely up to you. Paint it. Base it. Convert it. Make it horrifying. Make it hilarious. Make it beautiful in a deeply unsettling sort of way.
Then bring your finished creation back to Perfect Storm and let the public decide whose monster reigns supreme!
HOW TO ENTER:
-Pay the $10 entry fee and choose one model from the Halloween miniatures available at the store starting 9/25.
-Painting, basing, conversions, kitbashing, and creative additions are encouraged.
-Return your completed model to the store by the submission deadline of 10/25 (the earlier the better).
-Finished entries will remain on display during the public voting period (10/26 through 10/31)
PRIZES:
The dead may have little use for money, but painters certainly do.
1st Place — $60 Perfect Storm Store Credit
2nd Place — $40 Perfect Storm Store Credit
3rd Place — $20 Perfect Storm Store Credit
PUBLIC VOTING:
Once the end of submissions are upon us, all completed entries will be displayed in-store for public voting from 10/26 through 10/31
Voting is open to the public - each voter will choose their three favorite entries.
The entries receiving the most votes will determine 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place.
WHAT SHOULD VOTERS LIKE YOU LOOK FOR?
When casting your votes, consider:
Paint Quality — Smooth coats, highlights, shadows, contrast, lighting, and overall ex*****on.
Build & Presentation — Clean assembly, interesting posing, and attention to detail.
Advanced Techniques — OSL, NMM, glazing, blending, weathering, gore effects, and whatever other forbidden techniques you've uncovered in ancient hobby tomes.
Basing — Graveyards, swamps, ruined streets, cursed forests... anything that turns a lone mini into a full scene.
And the overall creativity showed up by the artist in their work.
THE FINE PRINT FROM THE CRYPT
One entry per participant starting 9/25 and ending 10/25.
Your competition model must be one of the eligible models provided by Perfect Storm when you enter.
Conversions, kitbashing, custom basing, and added details are welcome.
Entries must be appropriate for public display in the store.
Models will be handled with care but are left at the owner's risk while on display.
Perfect Storm staff may enter, but not at their home store.
Need supplies for your creation? Receive 10% OFF paint and basing materials when you pay for your submission!
Questions? Stop by the store or message us on Facebook or Discord.
Happy haunting—and happy painting!