The day has finally arrived, back at the beginning of last month, that loud mouthed Irish Women Anne O'Leary, challenged me, yes me to a painting dual!! here!
How could I refuse her dulcet tones, firstly the chance to compete with a person who has only painted 10 figures before, gives me a great chance of a win ha ha! and secondly this is a chance for Mankind to finally prove that we, us men, are far superior to the women folk of the world!! he he!! Is this comment gonna get me in trouble.....yes! Will this lose votes for my mouse....probably!!!
So if you'd like to vote on who's is the best painted figure, click this link here, Anne's posted a poll on her blog for you all to vote.
Anne banging on about "I've got no chance winning this challenge, blah, blah blah" Its all a cunning plan I realise and I said to Fran, before a lick of paint touched the mouse that I've as much chance of winning this as winning the lottery!
So which figure is the best, the Mouse Mage or the Mouse Witch??
Its up to you to decide.........
The Mouse Mage
The Mouse Witch
Both look great!
ReplyDeleteI've already placed my vote - good luck!
Thanks Thomas!
DeleteYou're in big trouble Ray! Men superior to us womenfolk? Pah!
ReplyDeleteThey're both great figures, congrats to both of you on such excellent paintjobs. I have no idea which was painted by whom, so I voted for the one I liked best.
I did wonder how long it would you you to comment!
DeleteYou're right Rousell, you're toast. I hope the missus sees your horrible slander against women. You should have to spend a week sleeping on the couch for this!
DeleteBoth are pretty fantastic, but I think the first is a little bit better.
ReplyDeleteNice One Sean, but are you wrong or are you not???
DeleteVoted
ReplyDeleteThanks! i hope it was for my mouse!
DeleteVoted. Both are rather good IMO well done to both of you!
ReplyDeleteCheers Brum!
DeleteMmm, decisions, decisions. I still haven't seen any changes in my paypal account though. Maybe I should wait to vote.
ReplyDeleteIts on its way! I don't want to paint anymore Fantasy stuff....please!!!!
DeleteIt's a tough choice as they are both excellent. Even so I have made my choice. Good luck to you both.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vampi!
DeleteNice one Ray I shall head there now to vote. Both well painted, I think it will be close.
ReplyDeleteToo close for comfort!!!
DeleteHa! Good luck! I just voted and it's all tied up so far!! Probably appropriate since it took me a little while to choose which one. :-)
ReplyDeleteIf it ends in a tie I think you both should have to paint something up for Fran and he gets to choose since you both would have lost. :-D
Regardless, great job on both minis!
Jason
Fran's prepping the figures for me now for when I lose, they're 15mm, but more bloody fantasy crap!
DeleteYou might as well just go ahead an paint them Rousell. You can lay the primer on tonight if you like!
DeleteVoted.
ReplyDeleteta very much!
DeleteI'd go for the Mouse little kid!
ReplyDeleteI can't really decide..cause they are both beautifully painted.
This duel has brought out your finest painting virtues...:)
Cheers Thanos!
DeleteAs I wrote on Annes's blog both mice are painted very well and looks great. Every figure shows her own character. But the real winners of the competionen are the followers. We can see two beautiful painted figures.
ReplyDeleteRegards
Bruno
I don't know what to say Bruno! Thanks I think!
Delete"... this is a chance for Mankind to finally prove that we, us men, are far superior to the women folk of the world!!"
ReplyDeleteGettin' rather deep in here, in't it?
In any event, I vote for you, Ray! The Witch had colours that don't exist in nature.
Cheers Grenzer but how do you know that's my figure???? It could be Anne's!
DeleteI'm gonna have to give this a lot of thought -- they both look really great. Are you sure Anne was telling the truth when she said she'd only painted 10 figures before? Looks like her brush is more talented than that. She may have been hustling you there. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat do you expect she's a women!!!
DeleteYep both are good, I found it difficult to choose as I like bits more about one then the other then something else from the other strikes me as better, but after a tough thinking it be the witch by a hair (or rabbit)
ReplyDeleteIan
Thanks for your vote Ian, lets hope its my figure???
DeleteLike both the painting of both figures in different ways. Interesting and entertaining figures.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Ross
It was entertaining painting the bloody thing, just ask Fran!
Deleteexcellent work there... which one is Jerry? and where is Tom?
ReplyDeleteTom's the one in the middle!
DeleteThey both look pretty incredible...
ReplyDeleteThanks Mel!
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ReplyDeleteCould have given away the game with that last comment but the truth will come out!
ReplyDeleteCould've? You did!
DeleteAnd the truth will get you the figures you want painted!
DeleteI have done my part. Both look lovely, but I like one of them better. Altgough I fear it might be Anne's mini... Sorry Ray!
ReplyDeleteoooowwww!
DeleteWow this is going to be a tough one.
ReplyDeleteGot to say both are excellent - Ray, you'll definitely be painting more fantasy figures if the mouse is anything to go by
Wanna bet!
DeleteWhat an incredible result on both, clearly much blood, sweat and tears have been spilt in their realisation. Well done to both of you!
ReplyDeleteLots of tears and a bit of blood as well, as I stabbed myself 10 minutes after changing the blade on my scapel, ouch!
DeleteNice knowing you Ray. if you're about to die please makesure it's outside, no mess on the carpet.
ReplyDeletesomething tells me the woman will not play fair
Right on bro!!!
DeleteBoth looking good, I best go and place my vote. Good Luck
ReplyDeleteJason.
Cheers Jason, I think I may need it!!!
DeleteYou're a right bloody bastard Rouseell! Here I am, being genuinely nice to a git like you and you accuse me of subterfuge. You've doomed yourself Ray, doooooomed I say!
ReplyDeleteMoi???? What did I say????
DeleteI've voted.
ReplyDeleteThey're both good in their own ways, it was a tough call as there were parts of each composition, that I liked over the other model...
Cheers Scott!
DeleteBoth are fantastically painted; but I think I'll go for the mage - the stars on the hat help. Although the broom bristles are also a nice touch on the witch. Very close indeed. Best to both of you, Dean
ReplyDeleteCheers for voting Dean!!
DeleteBoth are great, but I'm drawn to the witch much like real life *Hides from wife!*
ReplyDeleteNice one Nate!!!
DeleteReally? we must vote ?? how could we do that???
ReplyDeleteboth of the figures are awesome!
it's a torture!
congrats to the painters!
I'm completely stunned with the quality of the work... and when I think that Anne is a beginner... incredible!
She has done a grand job!
DeleteMy vote is in! They both look great however. Anne's lack of painting experience is not evident at all, you might be in trouble here Ray. Good luck, you might need it!
ReplyDeleteI think you may be right!!!
DeleteOh Damn this is gonna be a hard one...
ReplyDelete!!
DeleteI voted!
ReplyDeleteYour post has me laughing - I knew that banter would start, I just didn't think it would be before the voting ended. LOL
She deserves it!!!
DeleteMy vote is in to! And I'm raised with the words: "Ladies first"! Sorry Ray! :-D
ReplyDeleteExcellent work of both of you!
Greetings
Peter
http://peterscave.blogspot.be/