"This kind of artist is automatically left out of the Challenge because they do not simply rely on their Bryce renders alone." I'm not sure that's an altogether fair statement. Post-work is allowed in the general challenge rules, and a LOT of contest entries have relied a great deal on it; I know mine do, unless the challenger specifically states "all Bryce," which he/she rarely does. I know post-work isn't the same thing you're talking about, but I hardly see it as relying on Bryce renders alone. It's also not entirely fair to assume nothing will change. There IS a solution. Push your talents in a new direction and win a challenge. Then you can challenge us to do more painterly work.