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Japan Kendama Association (JKA) Kendama Painting Contest

Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by goenKendama, May 24, 2017.

  1. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    Sure thing. I'm glad the JKA is posting stuff like this now. I plan on going to the awards ceremony at the end of this month so hopefully I'll get a few photos I can post here as well.
     
    Aug 11, 2017
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  2. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    Here are a few more of the top 20.





    This "ramen" kendama is a personal favorite.




     
    Aug 31, 2017
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  3. Congarranza

    Congarranza DS Legend

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    Love me some bonsai!
     
    Aug 31, 2017
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  4. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    It's that time of year again. Check the first post for an updated Japanese language entry form. The English one is for reference only.

     
    Apr 26, 2018
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  5. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    Updated the deadline for this year's kendama painting contest entries. Get it out before June 8 JST (a day ahead, June 7 in most areas). Remember that they are accepting entries by email, see OP, so that will make it easier.

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    Jun 2, 2018
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  6. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    Bump. Good News! I've contacted the JKA and they've extended the deadline to Friday 15th (Thursday 14th in the US).

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    Jun 7, 2018
  7. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    Get your entries in today. Judging is this weekend.
     
    Jun 14, 2018
  8. goenKendama

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    Looks like the judging is finished.

     
    Aug 8, 2018
  9. goenKendama

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  10. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    It's that time of year. Check the first post for updates.
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    May 21, 2019
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  11. htimSxelA

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    Wow, this one is very cool! I love it.

     
    May 22, 2019
  12. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    I'm kind of proud of that one. It is from one of our guys in the Philippines. The artist's name is Alex Santos (Instagram) and he's a pretty good artist I think, but then again I'm biased. :D


    Update: I passed along your comment and Alex (Santos) says "thank you."
     
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    May 23, 2019
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  13. htimSxelA

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    Oh, thats awesome! I didn't realize you knew him, thanks for doing that.
    This one is really nice too, I like the effect of the sort of layered style

     
    May 24, 2019
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  14. goenKendama

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    @htimSxelA His work has been shown in at least one gallery in the US from what I recall and he's still only 17-18(?). I think he's also considering painting custom kendama for sale but they'd likely be artwork kendama rather than the "destroy all damas" variety.
     
    May 24, 2019
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  15. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    Reminder for those interested in this contest. The due day is this week Friday (Japan time). I'd suggest sending by Thursday if you're in the US.
     
    Jun 2, 2019
  16. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    Good news the deadline has been extended to the 14th (Japan Time).
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    Jun 6, 2019
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  17. earthgirl420

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    So glad I just popped on DS today!! And that the submission was extended :')
     
    Jun 7, 2019
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  18. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    Just remember that Japan is basically a day ahead of the US so you'll need to get in your entry by the 13th (US time) to be safe.
     
    Jun 7, 2019
  19. htimSxelA

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    @earthgirl420 oooh, do it! I want to see what you come up with :D
     
    Jun 10, 2019
  20. goenKendama

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    As are many events this year the painting contest has been pushed back. First post updated with new submission date and other info.

    2020 UPDATE
    Stage 1 submission deadline August 31, Monday JST
     
    May 4, 2020