11th Annual Open Rendering Season Contest 2017

[Daio]

I actually found time to do an entry. Would have liked a whole lot more time to work on it but was glad I could find even a few free hours and actually participate.

 

[VortigensBane]

Postwork successful (I hope!). Nothing like the last minute to squeak an entry in.

 

[Stezza]

wow.. that time just flew by!

 

[Ken Gilliland]

Well, the deadline has been crossed and I see that the last minute entries have been posted now in the gallery.

I'm sending off the ballots to the judges and wish everyone the best of luck and a big thank-you for participating and supporting my bird models.

 

[Miss B]

I don't envy them Ken, as they're going to have a hard time picking the winners. We have a great collection of entries this year.

 

[VortigensBane]

I only wish there were more options for the judges to choose from! Beautiful birds, Ken!

 

[Ken Gilliland]

The diversity of styles and approach have always been a challenge in judging this contest. I don't think a contest has gone by in which even the "Ringers" (judges who I have a pretty good idea what they'll pick), have surprised me with some of their choices.

I've been purposely a little vague on who the judges are because I wasn't entirely sure which staffers from Audubon California would volunteer to be on the panel, but now I can confirm that the recently promoted to co-director (in order words, the "Big Wig") of Audubon California, Meghan Hertel, will be one of those casting votes.

 

[Satira Capriccio]

That's way cool!

 

[Miss B]

I'll say. Very cool indeed.

 

[Stezza]

Great entries as usual with your yearly competition Ken... awesome work by all...

A 'Ringer' in Australia is a stockman who looks after livestock on a large station ( property )

All Aussies shall now burst into song....

Click go the shears

 

[Rae134]

Click, Click, Click
Wide is his blow, and his hands move quick


Best of luck to everyone!

 

[Stezza]

best listened to whilst eating toast and vegemite

 

[Stezza]

There wasn't enough of Ken's bird in this image to enter.... plus none of the judges are Scottish.... at least I don't think they are

Bagpipes Modeled & all Rendered in Carrara no postwork.

 

[Miss B]

You know, I had to take a double-take to realize it was bagpipes and not a textured bird.

 

[mininessie]

There wasn't enough of Ken's bird in this image to enter.... plus none of the judges are Scottish.... at least I don't think they are

Bagpipes Modeled & all Rendered in Carrara no postwork.

Awww...love it!!!

 

[Dollmommy]

So many wonderful entries, good luck to everyone. Sure don't envy the judges in their endeavour to choose the winners.

 

[VortigensBane]

Let the drum-roll begin............

 

[Miss B]

Ohhh, are the winners going to be announced today??? ~sits patiently in the corner to see who they are~

 

[LisaB]

Ohhh, are the winners going to be announced today??? ~sits patiently in the corner to see who they are~

They certainly are! Just posted And the winners are ... 2017 SBRM Open Rendering Season Contest

Congratulations everyone! It was a visually beautiful contest.

 

[Pendraia]

Congrats to all the winners...