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The Other Side of Customizing - Selling Your Art

Cascade, a custom mini gelding that sold quickly. As the holidays come closer and the emails from Breyer fill my inbox, I've seen an uptick in artists asking the question: Why aren't my models selling? It might be timing. Or price. Or potential customers not seeing your advertising. Or potential customers not having money to spend. It might be the photography. Or the background. Or the angle. Or the lighting. Or the number of photos. Or the location/website hosting said photos. It might be the model. Gasp! I know. It sounds rude.  But not every model I sculpt is perfect. Not every paint job glows. Just like not every novel I write is a New York Times Bestseller. And not every meal I cook tastes great.  Peter Pan (and Shadow), a stallion I just finished for my collection As an artist, I choose to create models that I want to create. I don't take commissions, just ideas I love and that inspire me.  This can be a problem when it comes to selling my art. Maybe I have chosen...

Veterans' Day Live Show in Riga, MI

  The weather held out for Trina's Veterans' Day Live Show that raises money for HOOVES, “Healing Of Our Veterans Equine Services”  in Whitehouse, Ohio. The show was for classic size and smaller models with divisions for Stones, Breyers, Chinas, other plastic, and "mini minis"/Mini Whinnys.  In addition to the little guys was the 1978 show for vintage Breyers. These horses knocked our socks off with the variety and condition. I took pictures of customs and artist resins. I did not take notes on who owned each model. So if one of these belongs to you and you would like your name included or the photo removed, please let me know. A Breyer Stablemate Custom An Artist's Micro Mini Dapples in the Resin Class And tiny tiny dapples on this Micro   G1 Stablemate custom The perfect mold for this lively pinto pattern Documentation for this handsome custom The appy classes were wonderful! Working girl with a blanket Sweet classic British Spotted Pony Yummy color on this Stab...