Founded by Jennifer Buxton in 2017, National Model Painting Month (NaMoPaiMo) is an internet-based art project that takes place during the month of February. Participants are challenged to paint one model horse between 12:00 a.m. February 1 and 11:59 p.m. February 28. This is not a painting contest. The emphasis is on the act of painting itself. Everyone who completes the challenge is a winner. The NaMoPaiMo Facebook page, in conjunction with the Braymere Custom Saddlery blog, provides participants with tutorials, support and motivation throughout the entire process.
The Rules
The goal of NaMoPaiMo is to encourage, empower and educate hobby artists of all skill levels. Participants may use the event in whatever way best suits their needs. That said, there are some rules for people who want to be an official part of NaMoPaiMo.
- Participants must sign up before midnight on January 31.
- Participants must paint one three dimensional model equine. There are no scale or medium requirements, but medallions and models of other animals are not permissible.
- Models may be customized, prepped and primed before the start of NaMoPaiMo. However, the entirety of the finishwork must be completed between 12:01 AM February 1 and 11:59 PM February 28.
- To complete the challenge, one photo of the finished model must be uploaded to the NaMoPaiMo website using the completion code you received at registration.
Participants must via our online registration form. A link will be posted closer to the beginning of the event.
One entry per person. Although participants are encouraged to paint as many models as they can during the NaMoPaiMo period, only one model can be their official NaMoPaiMo horse. Please choose carefully. Registration is a commitment, and participants will not be able to change their minds after the fact.
Participants will be asked to submit one photo of their unpainted model at the time of registration. Please have this ready before you sign up!
Entry fees
All participants will be asked to pay an optional $2 entry fee. Entry fees help pay for website and webmaster services, plus buy gifts for the hardworking NaMoPaiMo staff.
Prizes
No prizes this year!
Facebook Page
Although it is not required, entrants are encouraged to participate on the NaMoPaiMo Facebook group.
This is the best place to share progress photos, ask for advice and support other NaMoPaiMo participants.
Some of the Facebook page's content will be re-posted on the Braymere Custom Saddlery blog. Participants who do not want their words or pictures to be shared, must let Jennifer know in advance.
NaMoPaiMo parties
We love NaMoPaiMo parties. Please take lots of photos and send us a report!
Contact Information
NaMoPaiMo@gmail.com
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| Van Gogh medallion sculpted by Kylee Parks, Studio Thornrose This is one of the many outstanding prizes for NaMoPaiMo 2018 |
Since our first NaMoPaiMo in 2017, we have painted thousands of models. Please join us in 2026 as we attempt to paint thousands more!
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Woohoo! So looking forward to this again! I have a model on the way specifically for NaMoPaiMo this year! Thank you Jennifer & crew!
ReplyDeleteThe birth of a great hobby tradition! Can't wait to see all the finished pieces!
ReplyDeleteexcited! Although I use a different email. YEPPIE!!!
ReplyDeleteI am in doing a unicorn !
ReplyDeleteAwee I’m few months late! I never knew anything like this existed! I would have loved doing this!
ReplyDeleteWe'll do it again next year!
DeleteThis is my first year and I'm so excited! It's been a while since I completed a custom in under a month though... challenge excepted!!!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you order horses
Deleteczy nadal można dołączać?
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