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]

Test

[@philhitchings]

😎

[@tthrack1432]

That crowd erupting with applause was fantastic.

[@knighthaunter]

absolutely :-)

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@wittlegoblin]

Congratulations, Jon!! So well deserved.

[@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!

[@kenmaney487]

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

[@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!

[@TheArmyPainter]

It was amazing being there to witness your award! 🎉

[@Pirart]

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

[@inigomontoya6968]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@Nurgüii]

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

[@samuelarno]

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

[@TheTrueGunker]

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!

[@laszlovad]

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

[@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!

[@cerethpainting6606]

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

[@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!

[@BlaiseGD3]

Congrats John!! You really deserve it!

[@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.

[@roryhatfield6696]

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

[@LemanoftheRussVI]

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

[@niallcampbell]

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

[@GoldenRogueMinis]

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

[@cml4914]

Congratulations 🎊 I was really happy when I saw your name on the War Comm articleb

[@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 👏

[@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* :)

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@ironxYT]

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

[@simondale2833]

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

[@LamplighterMinis]

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

[@pootytangluvr619]

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

[@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

[@meagananne5782]

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

[@ydoIhavetohaveachann]

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

[@Newblar]

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

[@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

[@leeboy007b]

Congrats mate! Was glad to see you’d won when I checked the post on Warhammer community, well earned :)

[@justinrisen1929]

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

[@mpmacd]

I watched your video on your favorite paints on Miniacs channel and it convinced me to buy some paint. Later a 3d printer, eventually coming to a halting dead end of never advancing. My group will never buy into it, or love that hobby. But I love seeing the growing success of your talents and everything you've worked for. You deserve it.

[@JohnB1163]

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

[@Nick-we7lf]

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

[@TNBiscuits]

CONGRATS! It’s been a pleasure following along on your journey with this piece. I really think the green tint you added to the rocks made a huuuuge difference. Much more than just 5% improvement. So when are we going to see you paint the Golden Demon statue? 😉

[@jcettedgui]

Congratulations Jon. Well deserved and earned.

[@BeastWreck]

Congratulations! It was well-deserved, and it was amazing to see yours and the other stellar entries all lined up in the display cases. Saw you once at the show and would have loved to say hi and shake your hand, but you were in a conversation with someone and didn’t want to interrupt. It was my first Adepticon, and I’ll definitely be back next year!

[@mrandmrsmuggzdoartandstuff]

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.

[@desmo2356]

Well deserved my guy! I think we are all happy for you and excited to see where this pushes you to go next time. Who cares about bronze, you still got a demon brother. That’s an accomplishment.

[@pointandshootvideo]

Congrats, dude! Well deserved!

[@gryphon3241]

Maaaaaaaaaan, I'm just sumdumguy on the interballz, but i've been watching and lurking since you where..........40 or 50k subs? And for what it's worth, I am ridiculous proud of you. That piece is absolutely fantastic and the trophy well deserved. Its basically you and Scott from miniac that have got me back into painting over the last year or so, and seeing you come home with that GD just makes for a warm/fuzzy feel 😁

[@Gr3y83]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@seanthornton8344]

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

[@johnattemptsstuff5206]

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

[@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!

[@tazstidson4231]

Get on Jon, you deserve it... I entered a golden demon comp, in the late 80's... Didn't even make the final, but the journey was epic... I await your exploits next time out.... 💜😁🇬🇧

[@Nelagp]

I quickly said Hi at the cases as you and Vince were heading somewhere. But I'd really like to thank you and scott for the words of encouragement you put out in your videos and the podcast. You guys are the reason i put something in the case this year and got a notable entry card! It was a cool experience and its got me wanting to make a dedicated entry for GD rather than just pulling a gaming mini i'm fairly proud of off my shelf. thanks again and keep up the good work! hopefully i can make it to the TUP recording next time around P.S. your piece looked awesome in person!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@garysmithson9707]

Congratulations Jon on the awesome result. I'm entering my first competition this year at the ripe old age of 51 and really looking forward to it.

[@chaoticpainting1507]

I wasn't able to make it to Adepticon this year, but I was really happy to see you had won! It's cool to see your journey, and all the hard work you put in on your entry and then see you win! I can only imagine the feeling you had when the crowd went wild after calling your name. Super cool man, well deserved!

[@Mayhem_Mini_Painter]

Congrats brother! So stoked for you! Your channel inspired me to continue painting and grab a 1st place win at my local con.

[@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

[@ThatItalianDude92]

I'm really happy that you won. you were one of the first people I started following to learn how to paint, so I also take this opportunity to thank you.

[@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.

[@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.

[@thomasgrable1746]

Congratulations on your Bronze! With the bar raised as high as it is, that's pretty darned impressive. You can see me around 2:43 with my Circle Orboros display for Armies on Parade. Adepticon was a blast!

[@yusiablackpie8029]

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

[@RealJahzir]

Congrats! Thanks for all the inspiration.

[@lemsdarkapprentice2535]

Such a wonderful model and painting skills, Jon. Thank you for sharing your journey about this. I can't wait to see what you do next. IMHO, the slayer sword winner didn't deserve it: there were lots of other entries (the space hulk diorama in particular) which blew it away.

[@PocketUnv]

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

[@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.

[@dreamland95]

Congrats on the Golden Demon! I liked seeing the piece in person. Also, it was nice meeting you at the Monument Hobbies booth.

[@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!

[@Walkion]

I’m glad to see your hard work payed off. You put so much into this and I had the feeling you didn’t believe you’d make the cut when you made your last update video. Well here you are mate 😂 congratulations to you. 🎉

[@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!

[@moose56]

What a difference a year makes. Remembering the video you did after last year’s competition and seeing how happy you are now is great. Really well done.

[@bertjebever]

When I saw your name in the Golden Demon results I cheered out loud. After watching you paint your entry on here and seeing how much time and effort you spent on this I really felt like I was in on this ride with you. Congratulations Jon!

[@strifey7417]

Gz Brother! You really earned this!

[@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.

[@bcmapp]

Congrats! So excited to see your piece in person but so stoked to hear about your win! My buddies and I also invested in Relicblade, really excited for that game. We live in the cities, so we’ll have to get a game in!

[@ipwndcancer]

Proud of you Jon! Someday I may enter a contest myself. Considering painting up my Rogal Dorn model with NMM, but I need to practice that technique a lot first. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Brandedwolf]

Congrats! Was awesome to see your name on the list. Appreciate all you do on this channel to help others. Can't wait to see what you do next :)

[@boardgamewoodsman8378]

Congratulations. Stopped my day when they posted the results just to check to see how you finished. I don't even do that for my favorite sports teams anymore. Really happy for you and love the piece.

[@PaintHandDan]

💪❤👍Congrats on the wins dude! That Warcry entry was INCREDIBLE; the speed paint piece was also phenomenal!! - Wouldnt might a vid detailing how you tackled a "work-under-pressure-project" like that? You've always been a big inspiration to me - keep up the great work!!

[@codemon1352]

Congratulations bud! Gave me chills hearing the loud cheers and applause. Amazing job and an unbelievable feeling I can imagine. GG

[@tomsteer3485]

Jon, when I scrolled through the winners and immediately recognised yours, I felt like this was a long time coming and so very well deserved. Huge congratulations mate!

[@andywardle2988]

You worked so hard for this, congratulations! So glad you have the moment in video as the room was electric 🎉

[@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.

[@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!