WIP (As Usual!)

 My latest work in progress - a SM arabian. The reason I chose to paint him now is because he required relatively no prepping, and I hate prepping. I first got him at Breyerfest last year. (Was that really a year ago?) I painted him glittery green and gold - a bit odd maybe, but it was hot out. Perhaps that affected my color perception. Anyway, a few months ago, the paint started flaking off, so I decided to just peel it all away. Underneath was a perfectly prepped stablemate. This is what I plan to paint him as.

This is what he looks like currently.

He's got a ways to go, but it's progress!

Yet Another Resolution. . . .

It's been nearly 6 months since I last posted and I regret to say that I haven't really done much in the way of model horses. As usual, I hope to fix that. This time, I plan to by not setting such lofty goals. I'm not going to plan on my customs being perfect, and I think by doing that, they will improve because I won't be expecting something I'm not able to do yet.
      Now that my workbench is clean (a state that I almost forgot existed for it!) I plan to work more steadily on, well, anything horse related. Maybe I'll even figure out my airbrush.
      On a completely unrelated subject, I suddenly have this odd desire to paint a purple horse. Odd.

CWP Custom: Just Finished this Evening

Thanks to a more relaxed schedule this semester, I have had more time to work on things other than school work. I've been training my dog, reading books, and practicing organ, but one of the best parts is, I get more time to spend working on my horses. The unfortunate Smarty Jones mentioned earlier is almost ready to paint (I think he'll be gray instead) and I have plans for a fantasy Lady Jewel (maybe a unicorn/pegasus?) But I haven't just been planning, I've also been finishing projects - Startling, really. This evening I decided I wouldn't stop working until the Cantering Welsh Pony I've been working on for about a year was finished. (My mom's order to clean my workbench may have been a factor in my determination). So here she is, my first traditional custom. Yes, she has her flaws, but mainly small prepping flaws. (I hope my prepping skills have improved!) I personally don't think this picture does her justice, but my photography skills leave much to be desired. I'm especially proud of her eyes. Multi-colored, with faint whites and a thick layer of gloss. She is currently listed on MH$P. All her pictures are on my Picasa page.

I once made a decision to post more often on this blog. That was in July, and I haven't done anything about it. Part of the problem is school. There just isn't very much time to work on customs anymore. But I'm trying to manage anyway. . .

Recently, my beloved, mint condition, Smarty Jones model took a fall onto cement. After a brief mourning period, I decided he would look great in the dark bay I love to paint! I also recently got a Hartland Lady Jewel model and hope to repaint her. Maybe I'll do something besides bay for once.

So this time I won't only try to post more often, I'll try to have something to write about!

Breyerfest!!!

After three years of wishing and hoping, I'm finally in Kentucky! I can't believe that the opening ceremonies were just this morning - it's been a long, but awesome day! My favorite performers are by far the Cowgirl Chicks. I haven't seen Pecos performing yet.
How does this tie in with my normal blogging? At room sales I saw so many bodies I just wanted to hack apart. But alas, I have too many projects already. But I did add to my CL rearing stallion conga at the swap meet.
I've been told that I must get to my customizing, so expect more posts in the coming months!