Mike Blank Painted Figure Raffle

[Kirtles]

Here is a post on behalf of Mike Blank:-
Dear painters, sculptors and above all, friends everywhere.
In this very turbulent, strange period of change we are all going through, the need for solidarity and help is needed more than ever.
Understanding, joy and inspiration is also much needed, especially for those living in locked down situations.

After a conversation with my dear friend Steve Kirtley I thought I would like to contribute during this period, by adding, hopefully, some inspiration and help.​

So I came up with the idea of me painting a bust as a raffle for all you guys.
The bust is the wonderful "Germanic Warrior" from the talented hands of Raul Latorre, and very kindly donated by SK miniatures.
The photos here show some in progress photos of this bust.
We thought about doing this raffle in this way,
you send your name and country in an email to:
[email protected]
On sunday the 10th of may I will draw the winner from all those who have entered. One entry per household
(I will print the emails, fold them up, put them in a drum and draw the lucky winner!
Why a drum? Well, some of you guys may remember that yours truly played the drums for many, many years trying hard to be a rock star! And I still have the drums!)
The bust will be attached to a nice base, signed by yours truly and well packed for shipping.
More photos of the bust will be posted soon!
So my dear friends, stay healthy, keep safe, keep painting and good luck in the lottery!
Mike Blank

 

[custer760]

Done
Regards
Pete

 

[Kirtles]

Thanks Pete

 

[DEL]

Great idea and a fine gesture from two of the best...... how's about everybody who enters puts a few items in their local food bank collection point as a acknowlegement.
Cheers
Derek

 

[OldTaff]

Wow, that's a great idea, Del. My Mrs. has been doing the odd shop for a few elderly housebound ladies in her WI circle....and doesn't let them give her the money.
She's a grand lass, my Mrs.

Al

 

[Kirtles]

Hi Everybody - here is a message from Mike Blank on behalf of both of us about the raffle result!​

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Dear friends, painters and sculptors!​

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I must start by saying that I was overwhelmed and touched by all the comments and remarks about this raffle, so a big thanks to you all out there!​

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(Or IN there for you guys living in locked down countries! )​

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And I got emails from all over the world, from Canada to Spain, from USA to Switzerland, from Holland to New Zealand. And lots more countries!​

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Out of all these we had to find a lucky winner, and we did.​

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We picked one out of the drum. And the winner is :​

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JOE GREEN of the UK!​

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Congratulations Joe!​

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The bust, securly packed will be sent off to you next week!​

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Steve and were thinking about a second raffle sometime in June, if you guys are still interested... ?​

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So let's help each, support and inspire each other!​

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Keep safe and stay healthy my friends!​

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Mike, Steve and Elisia​

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[DaddyO]

A great thanks Mike and Steve (Not forgetting Elisia) for a splendid idea and a fabulous prize

Congratulations to Joe - I'm sure the new figure will have pride of place in his display cabinet.

Absolutely yes please to another raffle later in the year if it can be arranged.

Stay safe everyone
Paul

 

[DEL]

Can't believe that the spells, sacrificial chicken and casting the bones didn't work.
Makes me question my whole belief system.
I'll go bigger in June

 

[Nap]

Can't believe that the spells, sacrificial chicken and casting the bones didn't work.
Makes me question my whole belief system.
I'll go bigger in June

You probably should have took the chicken out the freezer ......

My sun worshipping didn't work either !!!!!!

Congratulations to Joe the winner one very lucky man

What a great gesture from one of the greats in our hobby

Thank you Mike and Elisia , also of course Steve Kirtley for posting

Roll on the next one ...space in my cabinets !!!

Nap