Saw this on Facebook last night and just had to share with you guys.
He looks like he is going to be an absolutely beautiful sculpture.
It is also really nice to see the artistic process and see in progress sculptures.
This link may work:
https://www.facebook.com/RoseStudios/photos/a.156601264380368.28381.155804144460080/1150527034987781/?type=3&theater
But if not just check out the Rose Studios Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/RoseStudios/?fref=nf
Thursday, 7 April 2016
Check out Kay's Critters
Sometimes I like to blog about artists I've seen and just fallen in love with and this is definitely one of them.
I am yet to add one of these little cuties to my herd, I had the money for one last week, bid on the auction and then Brandy got sick and money got diverted and I let myself get outbid.
But I'll be watching out for more auctions in the future and will definitely have to get my paws on one, they are just adorable!
Their Facebook page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/KaysCuteCritters/
They regularly list auctions on eBay so make sure you also add them to your watched sellers list!
If you have one I'd love to see some pictures of it :D
I am yet to add one of these little cuties to my herd, I had the money for one last week, bid on the auction and then Brandy got sick and money got diverted and I let myself get outbid.
But I'll be watching out for more auctions in the future and will definitely have to get my paws on one, they are just adorable!
Their Facebook page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/KaysCuteCritters/
They regularly list auctions on eBay so make sure you also add them to your watched sellers list!
If you have one I'd love to see some pictures of it :D
Wednesday, 6 April 2016
Meet Daffodil
I had the week from hell last week and was in need of serious cheering up.
I needed something reasonably cheap but also rather cute (the RubberNedz unicorn was clearly out of the picture) and this little girl seemed to suit.
I don't really do AA resins, I'm more a china girl myself but Daffodil was just so pretty and chestnuty and had such a proud face (and a nicely inexpensive price tag) that I couldn't resist.
She has definitely cheered me up with her cheeky little face. She really stands out on the shelf!
So say hello to CRS Dancing Daffodils
I'm not sure she thinks much of Lovelace!
I needed something reasonably cheap but also rather cute (the RubberNedz unicorn was clearly out of the picture) and this little girl seemed to suit.
I don't really do AA resins, I'm more a china girl myself but Daffodil was just so pretty and chestnuty and had such a proud face (and a nicely inexpensive price tag) that I couldn't resist.
She has definitely cheered me up with her cheeky little face. She really stands out on the shelf!
So say hello to CRS Dancing Daffodils
I'm not sure she thinks much of Lovelace!
Lots of White
For some reason I have a weird ability to accidentally theme my days.
Today I've managed to have a finish of white items day. Not necessarily a bad thing as the two finished pieces are quite nice.
First up is my fourth bridle of the week (I'm on a bridle making frenzy). This one is done in white leather:
I've already listed it for sale here: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/white-simple-bridle-35649-p.asp
I also managed to finish off the first in my current batch of customs. This little guy is white grey:
I've given her the name Billy Brown.
I've also listed her for sale, you can view her listing here: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/billy-brown-35651-p.asp
Of course finishing off a model means I have to choose a new reference picture for my next custom and a new victim. I wanted to do bird catcher spots but instead have decided to do those large white splodges that are thought to be attributed to fungal infections. Something a bit different.
And the victim? Well that particular honour has gone to a Schleich Hanoverian stallion.
Today I've managed to have a finish of white items day. Not necessarily a bad thing as the two finished pieces are quite nice.
First up is my fourth bridle of the week (I'm on a bridle making frenzy). This one is done in white leather:
I've already listed it for sale here: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/white-simple-bridle-35649-p.asp
I also managed to finish off the first in my current batch of customs. This little guy is white grey:
I've given her the name Billy Brown.
I've also listed her for sale, you can view her listing here: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/billy-brown-35651-p.asp
Of course finishing off a model means I have to choose a new reference picture for my next custom and a new victim. I wanted to do bird catcher spots but instead have decided to do those large white splodges that are thought to be attributed to fungal infections. Something a bit different.
And the victim? Well that particular honour has gone to a Schleich Hanoverian stallion.
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
Painty Painty Painty
I'm already doing so much better than last year when it comes to actually painting some of my horses. I hardly got any done last year but this year we seem to be on a roll. Still don't really have the enthusiasm for it and forcing myself probably isn't good but I appear to be able to create some half decent items despite a complete creative block.
First up is CRS Spectral Zenith (Nadir) (beautifully named by the Chestnut Ridge Facebook fans).
Nadir is a gorgeous pewter pegasus that was given to me by a friend. I wanted to do something rainbowy and colourful but didn't want something completely OTT for once. So I went for a pastel rainbow effect.
I'm so proud of this little guy, he's already BMECS qualified both in workmanship and in hand. Photos really don't do him justice.
Second is another of my many Maggie Bennett pewter minis. This is my second lying down mare to be painted (I have another one yet to do). I wanted something a bit different so went for a chestnut brindle.
She has been named CRS Mystique Summers Madison (if you recognise the name then you are AWESOME).
Next up are two sales pieces although one has already sold.
The first is a teeny tiny night heather painted to a blue roan. I don't do many roans so thought it would be nice to have something different.
The second may seem a little boring but I think was quite sensible. She has been done to a solid black so that she can actually be shown as a Fell Pony! She is the first one I've done that is actually an appropriate colour for her breed, so will make a nice little show horse.
She is for sale here: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/big-tune-ignition-35617-p.asp
Don't they all look gorgeous together as a group?
First up is CRS Spectral Zenith (Nadir) (beautifully named by the Chestnut Ridge Facebook fans).
Nadir is a gorgeous pewter pegasus that was given to me by a friend. I wanted to do something rainbowy and colourful but didn't want something completely OTT for once. So I went for a pastel rainbow effect.
I'm so proud of this little guy, he's already BMECS qualified both in workmanship and in hand. Photos really don't do him justice.
Second is another of my many Maggie Bennett pewter minis. This is my second lying down mare to be painted (I have another one yet to do). I wanted something a bit different so went for a chestnut brindle.
She has been named CRS Mystique Summers Madison (if you recognise the name then you are AWESOME).
Next up are two sales pieces although one has already sold.
The first is a teeny tiny night heather painted to a blue roan. I don't do many roans so thought it would be nice to have something different.
The second may seem a little boring but I think was quite sensible. She has been done to a solid black so that she can actually be shown as a Fell Pony! She is the first one I've done that is actually an appropriate colour for her breed, so will make a nice little show horse.
She is for sale here: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/big-tune-ignition-35617-p.asp
Don't they all look gorgeous together as a group?
Lots of Tack Making
I've been a busy potato these last few days throwing together some new tack pieces. All are for sale (although one has already sold) and you can order all of them at www.chestnutridge.co.uk
First up is a classic scale halter showmanship halter (I use the term classic in the loosest sense of the word). I have piles and piles of Rio Rondo kits so thought it might be a good idea to start working through them. I do rather dispute their large classic sizes but it sort of suits Traditional scale ponies (although is too large for the Hackney as you can see).
Doesn't he look proud of himself for his modelling skills?
For sale at: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/pony-showmanship-halter-35619-p.asp
Next up are the bridles. All are my simple bridle design, quick and easy to make and nice and cheap, perfect for those on a budget. I've been making a few in different leather colours so that I can update the website with new images for the different product options.
Thank you to this random AQH mare I found in my body box for her very skilled modelling.
First up is black
This one has already sold I'm afraid.
Second up is blue (I do like making blue tack, not entirely sure why but it just looks rather fun).
For sale at: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/blue-simple-bridle-35622-p.asp
And finally is natural (this bridle is possessed by a demon, it took me 20 minutes to get the noseband and the throat lash to both do up, although partially my own fault for skiving the leather too thin).
For sale at: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/natural-simple-bridle-35624-p.asp
Next up will be to make a white bridle then I'll have a complete colour set (there is already a brown one on the website). Yay for bridles!
First up is a classic scale halter showmanship halter (I use the term classic in the loosest sense of the word). I have piles and piles of Rio Rondo kits so thought it might be a good idea to start working through them. I do rather dispute their large classic sizes but it sort of suits Traditional scale ponies (although is too large for the Hackney as you can see).
Doesn't he look proud of himself for his modelling skills?
For sale at: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/pony-showmanship-halter-35619-p.asp
Next up are the bridles. All are my simple bridle design, quick and easy to make and nice and cheap, perfect for those on a budget. I've been making a few in different leather colours so that I can update the website with new images for the different product options.
Thank you to this random AQH mare I found in my body box for her very skilled modelling.
First up is black
This one has already sold I'm afraid.
Second up is blue (I do like making blue tack, not entirely sure why but it just looks rather fun).
For sale at: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/blue-simple-bridle-35622-p.asp
And finally is natural (this bridle is possessed by a demon, it took me 20 minutes to get the noseband and the throat lash to both do up, although partially my own fault for skiving the leather too thin).
For sale at: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/natural-simple-bridle-35624-p.asp
Next up will be to make a white bridle then I'll have a complete colour set (there is already a brown one on the website). Yay for bridles!
Monday, 4 April 2016
Another BreyerFest Special Run
Although this picture is a bit squiggled!
Someone has already photoshopped it so we can see what it is. But I'm not going to spoil it by posting the answer here so I'll leave you all to guess :p
Someone has already photoshopped it so we can see what it is. But I'm not going to spoil it by posting the answer here so I'll leave you all to guess :p
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