Custom Mini Model Horses

  My challenge participation record is far from stellar. In fact, my ICEE model from 2020 is *almost* done. Here's Lacie, a mule on the Indian Pony mold. She still needs a touch more prepping.   Lacie, my ICEE project from 2020, wasn't finished in time. This mold didn't work as well for this project as I had hoped. So what day is today? Sign up day for ICEE 2021! And what am I doing? Trying again. With another mule project on another new mold.  Artist statement: I am planning to make "Porter" a walking Stablemate-scale mule suitable for English performance from the Irish Draft/Corbin model. He is be inspired by a real mule of the same name ( http://showhorsegallery.com/gallery/porter ) My 2021 ICEE Breyer Stablemate   If you are new to customizing, I hope you'll join in. T his event is held to motivate artists of all skill levels to challenge themselves in a supportive community to customize a model in two months, October AND November (61 days).   If you fin...

I have been painting models since I was a teenager. I started with hand painting in acrylics and sometimes oils, but found my stride in college where I took an airbrushing class and made use of the airbrushing studio at school.  After college I moved to San Diego—a place with perfect weather if you want to airbrush outside most days of the year. Then I went back to school and the airbrushing studio for a second degree and many more custom minis. My move to Boise worked out well for my airbrushing in my garage much of the year, but the cold months weren’t so great. It was during this time that I became interested in pastels and packed my airbrush away. So long story short... I just got out my Badger airbrush after a ten year hiatus and a move to Michigan. And it still works! I, however, am a bit rusty and only managed to paint some base coats (and spill paint all over the garage floor.) Here’s a little pony I’ve been working on: Over the base coat, I’ve added a little Pan Pastel Gra...