From MartijnN: Challenge XV wrap up

 Well, that's it then. Spring is well and truly upon us, and another Challenge is over. I have made my donation to Artsen zonder Grenzen/ Médecins sans fontières so all that is left is to oversee the carnage.

I had a very slow start this year, slower even than is my custom. I did not feel too well, after a singularly dank and gloomy December, and painting felt like a struggle. Also, I must confess that at first I did not really know what to think of the Dante theme. However, as always the inspiring of work of my fellow Challengers, you fine folks, soon altered that. I was (and still am) amazed by the fantastic work you lot put out and in, and not least by the creative and sometimes quite hilarious ways you tackled Dante's world. What a great theme after all, and what fun and fabulous stories have been told about human vices and paradise. I enjoyed it immensely, and after a slow start I was quite productive in the end. Contrary to expectations, I easily reached my (admittedly rather modest) target, and even almost reached a 1000 points. Also, I painted mostly 28mm figures this year, although I mostly usually paint smaller scale miniatures. And I had a blast. I am very pleased to have finished my Saracen warband for Saga (on to the Crusaders now!), and I made good progress with the ASOIAF starter set. And what is more, I have not lost my painting mojo and have been working on some models started before the Challenge. And even have completed some 😉.

Thanks to Curt and Sarah for once again organizing a great Challenge! And to my fellow minions and Masters of Duels, especially Sarah for putting up with me as my minion! Thanks to you, my fellow Challengers, for sharing your fantastic and inspiring work an your great companionship with me, and for your encouraging and supportive comments. Much appreciated, all of them. 

Finally, thanks to this year's Friday Crew. You were a fantastic bunch, and I immensely enjoyed minioning your contributions and interacting with you. Great job, all! 

For those who reached their targets, well done indeed. And for those who didn't, I hope you enjoyed yourselves anyway, and remember, there's always next Challenge!

See you all in December!

Martijn (Emjenic)