Breyerfest 2017 Haul

As I said in a previous post, I went to Breyerfest again this year! I saved up since last July, and am very happy with what I got. I tried to go for quality over quantity and think I succeeded. :) I apologize for some of the bad photos, we are in the middle of moving and a lot of my equipment is packed.

Thursday night I bought this vintage CM North Light resin. He was shown successfully in his day as 'Thor' and will probably be a shelf sitter and occasionally a performance horse. I have a little collection of vintage customs and resins and he fits in nicely.

On Friday, I showed at the open show and won this lovely glossy Banks Vanilla. Her name is RRS Rochambeau and I can't wait to show her in January.

Also on Friday I bought these two customs from Sarah Tregay, who wrote the book Painting Pastel Champions, which helped me immensely when I started painting. 

First is RRS Alastair, a resculpt from the standing TB who has had a new headset, slightly resculpted legs, and a new mane.

This is RRS Mishamigo, who is probably my favorite custom mini I own. His resculpting is fantastic and his color is amazing. His dapples just look SO soft. <3

I had my first Special Run times on Saturday, where first I got a glossy Saffron who is unnamed...

And for my first surprise, I pulled a chestnut in matte, who I just started calling Mycroft. He'll probably get a more dignified name, however. :P

My next surprise I got another glossy Saffron to sell, and pulled a matte bay tobiano who is also unnamed.

At my last SR time, I just got a surprise, and let the person behind me take my other ticket spot. Unfortunently I got another matte tobiano, but a fellow hobbyist offered to trade her matte buckskin for my guy. 

She had gotten a full set, but had to buy quite a few of the surprises to do so. Since she had so many left over, she let anybody really trade. Her logic was they would sell the same, and to make another person happy gave them good karma for the next year (and it's the nice thing to do!) People like her make our hobby awesome.

I really didn't care for the pintaloosa, so I'm very happy with getting the surprises I did. Of course gloss would have been nice... but I think the glossy gods used all there power in 2014, where I pulled the glossy appaloosa Pop the Cork. :P

Also on Saturday I went through the Breyer store and picked up this SR set from 2002. I didn't have a wolf or cougar and for the price, I had to get them!

The only model I didn't buy was Illuminati, which my mom surprised me with. Illuminati confirmed is her favorite meme... so she had to get him. He is super cool!

The only model I got from the Artisan's Gallery was this girl, who was customized and painted by Kimberly Bleeker. "RRS Theodosia" has a resculpted face and new ribbons.

The brand new mold this year was Tushar, a single day stablemate. Unnamed here will be added to my shoestring. He's so adorable. 

From wearing a name tag, I got two awesome SM scale busts! Gonna paint one as a portrait for a friend, and decapitate the other one even further and use it on a CM.

@da.vinci.creations on Instagram reworked his Patrick resin into a rearing mini gelding, and I was one of lucky 50 people to get one! 

I already finished his base coat of paint, just gotta do details! Any color would look good on him... but I love me a good dark bay.

My 'big' purchase was this drastic custom Carrick with a saddlebred head by Austin Reid. Austin also painted my Moxie. But without further ado... this is RRS Easy Street or "Lucille."

She's gonna be a performance beast, can't wait to get her into the ring!

Before and after!

And that's it! I had a great time this year, but am not trying to brag or anything. Hope you all had a great weekend, whether you were in Kentucky or not! :)

What's In The Studio?

At this point... lots!

First I have been working on this bay roan commission. He needs a bit more roaning on his flank then his base is all done.

Next is a completed commision. This was my first palomino! I'm not totally happy with it... but still turned out great.

A friend of mine also recently sent me some samples of Earth Pigments. They are literally amazing. The first horse I painted was the bay arabian CollectA. The sculptures on these are very nice, they are cheap enough to potentially ruin... but also look really nice when painted correctly!

She is going to be a Breyerfest sales piece. I won't be sad if she doesn't sell, though!

Most recently is this semi-gloss dark grulla Fjord. I also did him in earth pigments, but I like the arab better.

Lastly, here's a classic roan mustang. This one is being difficult for me... but he's coming along.

And that's it! Be sure to read my post on Two Cowgirls And A Jumper this week!

My Favorite Things

Shading on stallions..

RRS Starving Artist, resin painted by EVR

And dapples on mares..

Welfare Cadillac owned by EVR

Bright bay pintos and geldings with flair..

Safari TOOB pony painted by EVR

Big brown jumpers tied down with string..

"Fluffy," the giant inflatable Breyerfest horse. :)

These are a few of my favorite things. 

Cream-colored ponies and lil nameplates..

Lonestar owned by ?

RRS Here Comes Dat Boi wearing a Five Paws Studio halter

Doorbells and delivery trucks..

And saddlebreds that gait..

Custom by EVR

These are a few of my favorite things..

When there's drama..

The model horse Instagram community is pure drama.

When you get scammed..

Or I'm feeling sad..

I simply remember a few of my favorite things

And then I don't feel so bad.

I really enjoyed writing this as a change from more formal posts. Those more formal posts are soon to come! :) Hope you enjoyed.

2017 Hobby Goals

I've seen a lot of people do these either on blogs or social media... And it's probably time I do one!

First I really, really need to get my resins and drastic customs painted. Really, really need.

I've had this Walter for what, two years?

I would also really like to go to Breyerfest... but it's not really up to me.

My dad is retiring from the military so he will be looking for a new job. The problem is we don't really know where/when we are moving. God willing we will go... we have clarion rooms booked.

I also hope to continue my Etsy store and perfect my feed bad pattern. Still not exactly happy with it!

One of my ultimate goals is to continue riding and improving my equitation. Although I would love to get my own horse... that's not gonna happen. (anyone got a winning lottery ticket?)

Painting more is a huge priority and definitely not a choice! I've got a huge commission to complete. I also hope to work on my resculpts and do more than just some paint.

Lastly, I'm hoping to continue to consistently post here and on my other social media accounts. 

Here's to a great 2017. I hope you all achieve your goals... hope I can achieve mine!

Trade Haul

Yesterday was a very, very good mail day, to say the least.

A friend of mine is getting out of the hobby to focus on real horses and was really just trying to get rid of her collection... So I helped her out and basically got my pick of her showstring. In exchange for these horses plus a few more still on the way, I will be painting some stablemates to look like the real horses she works and rides with.

I, of course, wanted to show you all of them! Personally, I enjoy reading and looking at people's new additions... Hopefully you enjoy!

Instead of normal halter style pictures, I decided to have some fun with it and take some that were more dynamic.

First is Zenyatta. I was told she was a body so planned on repainting her. She's really not to bad though. :)

Next came Jesse and the long mane Connemara. She also sent two Classic riders as a bonus. The long mane is probably my favorite out of all of them. The trader has very good taste in shading and dapples. :)

Another one of my favorites would be Valegro. The sculpture looks more like an artist resin or custom.

He just has a *really* nice face.

Another is Sam! He's one that I liked, but not enough to buy him. After holding one and really looking at him, I really like him.

Joker, an older Celebration model, is also really nice. The only other I have on the mold is Smart And Shiney, and I like the black and white pinto on the mold much better.

Maverick, a TSC special run, and Harley D Zip, an RR, also arrived. Maverick is still growing on me... not sure if I like him yet. Harley is really nice. This one has an almost metallic coat and great shading. Not to mention the mold is fantastic for performance!

Nearing the end! I was able to get an SBH Phoenix, who I also really like in person. I have Argyle on the mold, too. They are both awesome.

Next is the sorrel AQHA. This one is probably my least favorite, but I still like her! The mold is just eh.

Last but not least, I chose three of my favorite classic mold, the Frolicking Foal! I conga this mold and finally got some more. :)

And that's it! Now I need to go get painting so I can actually officially own these guys!