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Crimson Chalice Judge spotlight: Liam Hearne

Crimson Chalice, the official Trench Crusade painting competition, is just a few months away, and it’s time to meet our third judge: Liam Hearne!

Liam, who you might also know as Phoenix Miniature Art, is one of the driving forces behind the Crimson Chalice, and a veteran competition judge.  

We are delighted to have his experience and expertise for our first ever painting competition! 

A profile photo of Liam Hearne.
A Prussian Hauptmann miniature painted by Liam Hearne in a striking sky blue colour scheme.
A Repanse de Lyonesse figurine representing a female knight holding a sword, painted by Liam Hearne.
A miniature from the Realms of Tiberium game, representing a anthropomorphic lizard wielding two swords, painted by Liam Hearne.

Here’s a few words from the man himself, along with his advice for Crimson Chalice participants:

Hey! I’m Liam, also known as Phoenix Miniature Art.

I’ve been active in the hobby for over 20 years, and for the last 10 years my main focus has been display painting. Over the past few years I’ve travelled all over the world attending painting competitions and hobby events, and I’m heavily involved in judging several shows here in the UK. I specialise in helping painters break into display painting and supporting hobbyists who want to push their skills to the next level.

My advice to anyone thinking about entering is not to be intimidated by the standard of some of the entries that may appear. The Crimson Chalice is about celebrating our hobby at every level, and your work will be a valuable part of the event. People genuinely love seeing a wide variety of styles, subjects, and skill levels on display.

Secondly, don’t paint for the competition. By that, I mean paint what you love, in the style you love. You won’t be penalised for painting in a particular way or using a specific style, as long as your entry fits within the competition rules. Your goal should be to create the best version of your own work and share it with the community.

I’m really looking forward to seeing all of your entries and celebrating the incredible talent within the hobby!

Check out Liam’s amazing work on Instagram.

Looking to sign up for the Crimson Chalice? You can find out everything you need to know, including rules and how to register, on the Crimson Chalice page of our website.

Stay tuned for more exciting Crimson Chalice news as we get closer to the event!