The Trick to FINALLY Winning a Golden Demon

[@helenmcclure]

It wasn’t just the people in the room that were screaming, yelling & clapping when your name was called out. Well done! We are all delighted to see your hard work and perseverance pay off.

[@WilliamChoochootrain]

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[@philhitchings]

😎

[@TabletopTime]

From all of us at TTT a huge congratulations. It was fantastic to meet you at the con, albeit briefly, and we wanted to say you are not only an inspiration to the wider community but to your fellow content creators, we were rooting for you all weekend at adepticon and eagerly await your next entry and the journey that we get to share with you as you embark upon it.

[@Ninjon]

Was so awesome to meet you all! Wish we had more time together, such a fan of your work and can’t wait til we meet up again!

[@lemsdarkapprentice2535]

100%agree

[@FrozenPyro06]

I remember last year’s vid talking about how he would improve after losing. This is huge character development. Big win bro🎉

[@socalastarte6727]

I believe last year he said the Golden Daemon competition was “cut throat and toxic” adding that it hasn’t evolved with the community. He placed in the top 6 and was pretty pissy about it. This year he placed 3rd and all is right with the world. Is it less toxic now ? Has GD evolved over the last year?

[@sebbysmith]

​@@socalastarte6727 give him his win brother. Golden demon is the creme de le crema of awards don't be that guy.

[@socalastarte6727]

@@sebbysmithLast year reeked of sour grapes. I’m a huge fan of his work, but you gotta call a spade a spade. Watch last year’s video, he didn’t lose with grace.

[@sebbysmith]

​@@socalastarte6727 I'll check it out. Being a sore loser is whack but I couldn't imagine pouring in hundreds of hours of concentration to lose. I would have a hard time being serious about entering into a competition to take home a trophy but admittedly I don't take L's gracefully. I just don't understand how you win. To me it feels too subjective by judges to actually be a competitive field. Either way Golden demon is like the Superbowl of mini painting. Side note if you watch Vincey Vs video about last year's golden demon he was also sour about the judging criteria.

[@socalastarte6727]

@@sebbysmith I watched it, he’s done competing in it now. He painted one of the best painted minis I’ve ever seen and didn’t win.

[@tthrack1432]

That crowd erupting with applause was fantastic.

[@knighthaunter]

absolutely :-)

[@rileyraccoon9673]

The peaking on the mic from the screeching after Jon won is what I am HERE for. Congrats Jon, you DESERVE it dude! We love you!

[@Gievfepix]

I literally cheered out loud like some crazy person when I saw the winners announced on the WH community site xD Well deserved and a big congratulations!

[@crewie94]

I hope you're proud man, I was super pleased to see you & Lenz amongst the winners. You guys work your butts off and are wholesome creators, congratulations on the award!

[@wittlegoblin]

Congratulations, Jon!! So well deserved.

[@Pirart]

Congrats! I'm watching your journey for at least 5 years now, I'm impressed by your growth!

[@threegoatpurse]

Congratulations! When I saw the winners announced, I rolled through them to look for yours first off and sure enough there it was. You definitely put in the work and we all watched it. Enjoy the time doing less stressful painting. Looking forward to the next videos.

[@kevinkelly6524]

Man I loved the crowd response. That’s how it should be! Love it when the hobby pulls together

[@zaphot6056]

Jon, for me you were the major motivation to return to the hobby after a more than 10 year break. I'm now slaying the grey on a huge backlog of Tyranids, Chaos Marines and even my Confrontation Goblins receive some love. Thank you for that. You've more than earned that reward!

[@BlenderNoob633]

Hope you are really proud dude, I was really excited when I checked the winners and saw you up there! Thanks for the great content you've made over the years, it has helped me so much on my mini painting journey... Honestly from the bottom of my heart thank you, and congrats on the award!

[@LemanoftheRussVI]

It's been amazing watching you over the years learn , grow and really push to get to where you are now. Congratulations!

[@Old_Wizard_Minis]

Congrats Jon. Your hardwork has paid off! Also imho refocusing on how you want to paint, making it fun and painting a larger variety of things has really helped your style evolve. Keep up the good work.

[@samuelarno]

Congratulations! Hope you feel better soon. Appreciate the passion you bring to the hobby.

[@lat1n0_h0t]

Congratulations on the demon win🎉. Super glad that you were rewarded for your work while at the same time breaking down your process into easy and fun to watch videos. Not many ppl can do that, and it's very helpful for us plebians lol

[@kenmaney487]

Congratulations. That is a beautiful piece... You earned that. VERY NICE !!!

[@GoldenRogueMinis]

Congratulations dude, I’m a genuinely happy for you. Well done 🎉

[@quitamgogh]

I’m painting a cities army this year myself, and I’ve really enjoyed watching the journey on your piece, Jon! Cherry on top top to see you bring home a demon. Big congrats. From all of us out in the middle of nowhere America painters, we’re proud of you!

[@PraetorGix]

Congratulations you magnificent bastard! You always had a gift for painting, even when this was your side hustle and not a full time job you were already better than most of us; but this award is also the vindication of all the effort you poured into this squad. Enjoy it!

[@pootytangluvr619]

I saw your models on the Warhammer Community post and was sop excited for you! Congrats, man! You definitely deserve it!

[@inigomontoya6968]

Congratulations!!! I'm so very happy and proud for you!

[@BARBARIAN198]

I must admit at first i didnt think it was your entry because it was soo well painted. I assumed daryl painted it for u! Congrats

[@jonathandavis4819]

Next year Daryl should submit an entry

[@Strat0Patrick]

Actually Daryl is one of judges, so he cannot compete

[@MrFraknak]

Daryl needs a perfect ork boy

[@jantopp7927]

Congratulations man, very well earned. I really enjoyed the series about both your GD pieces and the thoughts about the composition, and would really like To see a video where you compare Those two side by side.

[@farmaccount1653]

Very, very, very, very WELL DONE Mate!!! Inspiring stuff :) Thanks for 'dragging' me along for the ride :) Wait for it!!!... I've started painting again too!!! Nowhere near your standard, but.... painting again.... I thought those days were long gone... Cheers bud :) *from and Old broken down campaigner* :)

[@laszlovad]

I’m so happy for you, mate! Congratulations on your win, very well-deserved! 👏👏👏

[@trovarion]

A YOUTUBA CAN WIN?

[@Beavy]

no no it’s all click bait photoshop AI there’s no way 😅

[@trovarion]

@@Beavy I SEE THAT MAKES SENSE

[@TheArmyPainter]

It was amazing being there to witness your award! 🎉

[@ironxYT]

LETS GOOOOO! So stoked for you dude, the pupper came through!

[@schoon8654]

Congratulations. Well deserved, and loved the series. Great insights into the creative process.

[@RobbieB2606]

Well done mate - that cheer from the crowd was awesome!

[@Dummythxc]

You have def become one of my favorite youtube painters and its so aweesome to see you win this golden demon, it truly was such an amazing piece! your content is great thanks for continuing to put so much worrk into it

[@LamplighterMinis]

DUDE I am so happy for you. Congratulations x1000. Amazing work

[@simondale2833]

Congratulations! I've loved seeing the journey of your piece and it looks amazing.

[@ydoIhavetohaveachann]

So happy for you man! We all know how badly you wanted your golden demon!

[@justinrisen1929]

Congrats man!!! Absolutely mind blowing piece. 200% deserved that Demon.

[@JohnB1163]

CONGRATULATIONS JON!!! I'm definitely happy for you

[@chrismoraal1769]

Congratulations! Well deserved! It is so great to have been able to follow the journey as you went and learned so much about the process. Keep pushing yourself but also remember to enjoy the journey. At the end of the day its not about winning but the journey and the accomplishment as you said.

[@derricksmith8354]

I signed up for my first painting competition thanks to your channel. The series has been very impactful. Thank you for all you do for the community! Congratulations on the award!

[@BlaiseGD3]

Congrats John!! You really deserve it!

[@Newblar]

Congrats on the much deserved win!!!! Such an amazing piece!!!!

[@Benwatling]

Next year!!! You've got another golden demon here in the UK to win dude!!!! Ever so proud of you and congratulations on the bronze mate it was a fantastic model you created.

[@mcdiggits]

CONGRATS MY MAN!!!!!! I've only been following you a short while, but I've already grown to think of you as a friend online. You've helped me start and continue my painting journey, and I couldn't be happier for your accomplishment. You deserve it! I love to see good people rewarded. Can't wait to see where this takes you, and me!

[@FacesNBases]

Many congrats on the well deserved award for that beautifully composed and painted entry. It's great to hear that there have been some improvements in the competition both in operations and also in creative appreciation. I hope they keep listening and improving. Cheers for the great rundown of the event too. Definitely a bucket list show to attend. And great encouragement to enter a painting competition. That might have to be done. Well done Jon. Smashed it.

[@Haste444]

Love to see this, you're why I've gotten motivation to start painting and slaying my grey lately, finding so much joy in it. Thanks man.

[@roryhatfield6696]

Congratulations 🎈🎉🍾🎊 Well deserved and well done 👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheMiniJunkie]

Congratulations - wonderful work and a well deserved placing! It’s crazy how much the quality bar has lifted over many years of GD…”in my day”, your entry likely would have placed even higher, it’s so beautiful.

[@RandomHeroScog]

Absolutely fantastic work 👏 Loved to hear your name called out and get that reaction 👏 This was an epic saga to watch and I'm glad to see a triumphant ending 👏

[@niallcampbell]

Fantastic achievement - it’s been an inspiration watching your progress!

[@TheNaivaklam]

Congrats Ninjon! Well deserved, the piece looks amazing and I've followed your journey with it from the start. I consider you to be one of my biggest inspirations in painting and it's amazing to see you get that Gold!

[@jcettedgui]

Congratulations Jon. Well deserved and earned.

[@meagananne5782]

Holy shit! Congrats so much!!! Its so deserved.

[@MisterTingles]

Congratulations, Jon! The armor looks spectacular, especially the horse chest plate. Thanks for documenting your journey and hobby growth with us.

[@melodicmetalmusic1485]

I was super excited that you won. Your videos got me to expand into the Warhammer realm of building/painting and are always fun/informative to watch. Well done, Congrats sir!

[@cerethpainting6606]

Congrats!!!! My friend Joe entered and made the first cut. He was happy with that. You’ve given him something to shoot for.

[@TheGeppywizard]

Congrats dude! And thank you for sharing your journey. You, Scott, and Vince really helped inspire me to finally get to Adepticon and enter the Demon myself, and I plan to again. What a wild ride!

[@DanT100]

Your progress as a painter is an inspiration. Looking back at your early videos it’s insane how far you’ve come. Motivates me to keep going when I’m feeling stuck.

[@minimuggz]

When I heard your name called and the screaming begin, well I screamed and cheered here at home:D got goosebumps all over ! :D COngratulations my man !!! you are truly the master ! an inspiration to us all and specially to me. You, miniac, emil and lukas are the reason I got really excited and got me back into miniature painting after so many years ! Tank you for your videos and Thank you for your awesome and wholesome personality ! Love from the Icelandic douche that lives in Norway :D your videos have changed mine and my family lives. You cant imagine how grateful i am that your channel exists.

[@Greyfox94]

Huge huge congrats man, all the lessons learnt from last year funneled into a stunning winning entry. Inspiring

[@johnattemptsstuff5206]

Wow, congrats Jon. I know you worked hard on that and you deserve it.

[@maysminecraft]

I enjoyed the watching you take things slow and the detailed focus on each step from idear and planing to touch up at the end. congratulation on the win.

[@RealJahzir]

Congrats! Thanks for all the inspiration.

[@Nick-we7lf]

Congrats on finally achieving your dream. Quite the journey! 🎉😊

[@MrDonpipkin]

WAY TO GO BUDDY!! That was a blast to watch, between youtube and the TUP discussions, it was so much fun to watch and congrats on a MUCH DESERVED win.

[@ryanjordan7543]

Congratulations my dude! You absolutely deserve it! I’m looking forward to my first adepticon next year, and I’m no where near ready yet but I think I’m going to submit something and look forward to meeting you and see what amazingness you’re gonna bring to get your next Golden Demon!

[@3Xero3]

Well done buddy. You deserve it. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us and for all of the painting tips and advice along the way. SLAY THE GRAY!

[@lostspirit9628]

Congratulations Jon! I'm glad that all the hard work you put into your piece paid off. It's been a great experience to see the process that went into your work, as knowing everything that went into the final product makes seeing the end result that much more impactful.

[@lisaleone2296]

Congratulations! I was so happy to see this pop up in my feed. You've been an inspiration to me as I've gotten back into the hobby over the last year and a half.

[@jasonphelps9795]

Congratulations Jon. I’m so happy for you. You are inspiring to so many including myself. Can’t wait to see what you do next.

[@bertiljeppsson583]

Well deserved! Big congrats and thanks for your awesome, inspiring and insightful content on this channel.

[@magicmonster6877]

Congrats! I find your art (and it is art) inspiring. I have just began my mini painting experience (4 mini's) and love watching you paint. You are the most enjoyable and amusing mimi painter out there. Even watching you work on your submission, I learn a lot. Just keep producing thos videos. Hope you get better soon from that cold. THANK YOU

[@nguyendao9972]

YAY Congratulations!!! Been watching and learning from your videos for a few years now. Super glad to see you win!🥳🥳🥳

[@PopeJrod]

Congrats on the win! Happy you have climbed that mountain and thank you for sharing the struggle with us. I wish you nothing but enjoyment in the Hobby going forward, no matter what you choose to paint

[@photonfartsqueeze6694]

Congrats on the bronze! I can’t stress enough how excited people are about Relicblade in my local group. I went to the convention the only person in my group with models. Three of my friends are now totally into the idea of playing.

[@damaged_good7666]

Congratulations, Jon!!! I'm so happy for you man! You're the one who really got me into miniature painting and watching your videos over the past year is one of my favorite pastimes.

[@pointandshootvideo]

Congrats, dude! Well deserved!

[@baffes4348]

Well deserved. Love the piece overall but the horse and the dog in particular. It´s what I struggle with the most, so seeing you pulling it off makes me happy.

[@charlesdobbs7989]

Its been so long since I've even picked up a brush, but here lately you've kinda given me a push to start again. I've always enjoyed your videos and between you Scot and Brent I think I really want to get back into it. I don't play per se mostly because of GW prices, but I do love to paint. I'm happy you got an award especially a Golden Demon so congrats and well done! Also I want to thank you all for inspiring me again! Much love!

[@genesisthestory]

Congrats to you!!! Really glad you achieved your dream. Your artwork was fantastic. Onward to even more of them!!!!

[@bp9198]

You the man Jon!! Congrats!! I was soooooo excited and happy when I looked up the Golden Demon winners online and saw your name!

[@rubenknab2928]

congrats man. I've been following your channel since the start and this certainly is a well earned achievement. It's been fun watching your process!

[@drich.5984]

Dude was so stoked to hear you got it! It was my 2nd year entering and I got a notable! Big step up from last years :) You're a huge inspiration, thanks for all you do

[@dwaynemyers4929]

Congats on the win and thanks for taking us with you on your journey.

[@clawhammr666]

First of all, congratulations and awesome seeing the reaction of you winning/placing and thanks for showing what you changed from the feedback (which also led to showing the mini more close up :D

[@yusiablackpie8029]

Congratulations! You truly got this! and thanks for taking us with you on this journey

[@alexhamilton7898]

Congrats! That's awesome! Watching your videos has helped me win best painted at a local GT and that was the first step. It's helped me push my painting further and your videos inspire that next step. Cheers!

[@krisdog88]

Congrats! I saw your entry on the website and was super excited! Well done, sir.

[@PocketUnv]

This is so well deserved, thanks for sharing this process with us. Congratulations!

[@grinningdragondren]

I 100% agree and I was glad I entered and got to speak with a few people who had done the same model I had. The feedback is great and the inspiration was even greater. Congratulations on your golden demon hope you can do it again.

[@timothyritchie5290]

Just a heartfelt congratulations. Think it is fitting that someone who shares so much of his ideas, techniques and talent with this community, should have this recognised. Well deserved.

[@gerthinatorgaming5952]

🍻 Huge congratulations 🍻 I bet the subscribers will start flooding in. And it's deserved 👌

[@marafey7412]

I was so excited to see your win along with so many other fantastic models! Thank you for taking us on this journey with you!

[@elijahdprophet]

Congrats on the well deserved win man! Only saw you once at the con, walking with Scott on the upper level, and didn't want to bogart any time from y'all so gave a drive by "Love the channel". Your vids are always a good time, and you've done a lot for my progress in the hobby, as well as helping through some motivation low points to keep me going. Appreciate you!

[@tiffanylamb1187]

I'm so excited to watch and see you win. This is fantastic and well deserved. Thank you for all you do, and congratulations!!

[@foreverfornever1124]

That explosive applause would give anyone estatic chills, almost felt like I was there haha. Might as well have been the slayer sword applause with how loud it was lol. Much applause to you indeed Jon. You created a phenomenal peice and the best part about it was that is was immeditately created in your mind when the new Cities refresh came out. Talk about a fateful journey haha. I really like the steps GW is taking to make Golden Demon participants feel more appreciated with the increased photos of the commended entries and finalist as well. The little plague to put your commended entry card into is a nice thought. Definitely looks more rewarding and again Gw showing their appreiciation for the entries

[@Gr3y83]

Congratulations from France, I am truly happy for you. This serie was amazing, can’t wait for next year !

[@andyharris5022]

Congratulations Jon. Well deserved. That response from the crowd was awesome!

[@Oluabayo]

YEEES! Well deserved congrats!

[@seanthornton8344]

Im seriously so happy for you. You worked hard on this. Be proud! Love your channel.