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Eeek! It's October First Already (ICEE)

 As usual, I was not on the ball. The International Custom Equine Event is a fall "event is to motivate artists and non-artists if all skill levels to challenge themselves in a supportive community to customize a model in 2 months, October AND November (61 days)." An thank goodness the sign-up was extended to today.

For more information, visit https://iceemodels18.wixsite.com/icee

My project is going to be a Breyer Stablemate Indian Pony to a mule. I'll probably keep her gait the same and focus on the details that will make her a sweet little molly named Lacie (named after my inspiration).

Check out this beautiful girl: https://premiermulesale.com/lacie/

I'm thinking I might try my plastic ears that I did on my Vintage Custom Challenge ASB. More soon!

Wow, this little mare is a tricky one to work on... her cannon bones, heels, and neck didn’t match up to my references at all. And then there’s the new ears!

I hope this is progress, but I’m not 100% certain. Take a look.


 

A Lacie September 2021 Update:

I've been looking at this little molly for a year now. She's just about ready to paint.







I finished her with a lively chestnut Appaloosa pattern.


The standing version of Lacie—I had reference photos for both poses and didn't know which I'd like better—just has her basic shape blocked in.



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