Well, I got mad at my airbrush the other day and stormed off to the art store to buy a set of pastels. I have seen model horses customized with them before...
Ok, first the excuse. I'm moving to Dallas from Michigan. I haven't had time to do any plastic horsies all month!!!! *said in a very whiney tone of voice* ...
... Cara, you're so amazing with the airbrush that I can't wait to see what you do with pastels. I myself am intimidated by airbrushes, but feel I'd like to...
Thanks for the safety tip (and the flattery ;)). I'll be sure to get a mask. I'm working on a Foundation Stallion and a SM foal in the pastels. I don't know...
Cara: is it getting the color right, or getting the consistency right that makes mixing your own airbrush paints tough? I've heard that the latter can really...
Oh the consistency, definately! I try for the consistency of whole milk but find that some colors just seem to flow better than others no matter how I mix...
That's good to know, Cara -- thanks for the tips! I only ask because I've heard some customizers say that bubble wrap leaves marks on their paint jobs... and...
This awesome horse is the latest top LSQ (live show quality) offering from artist Cara Barker of Epona Studio. He is Breyer's Huckleberry Bey mold customized...
This awesome horse is the latest top LSQ (live show quality) offering from artist Cara Barker of Epona Studio. She is Breyer's Cedarfarm WixomPercheron draft...
This awesome horse is the latest top LSQ (live show quality) offering from artist Cara Barker of Epona Studio. He is Breyer's elegant Legionario mold...
Ever have one of those days? This lovely dapple grey Percheron mare is obviously having one today. She is not happy and is ready to be fed NOW, thank you. From...
Yes, I love this one, in case you couldn't tell....but since I never seem to keep any customs for myself, somebody else gets to luck out... This fancy boy is...
I am selling several VERY nice horses on ebay this week. There is a classic Shire in a gorgeous buckskin tobiano pinto, a KILLER Huck on a new and fun base, a...
I have lots of fun stuff up on ebay this week. These are all live show quality, as usual and definately worth a look. So here goes, in descending order by...
Exquisitely shaded rose grey Foxtrotter http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3620771423 Classic shire in one of my signature colors. The last...
Oops! I forgot to mention that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of those custom models goes to help rescue PMU foals for slaughter. For more info, go...
Hey all! I have another very detailed Micro Mini ending these evening on ebay. He is complete with carved hooves and ears, four-colored eyes, realistic...
I have two real beauties on ebay this week. First up is a gorgeous performance prospect in buckskin - I am thinking seriously about adding him to my own...
I have a gorgeous CM Breyer Silver transformed into an Indian horse in red dun with a scratched-in hair texture that follows the natural growth patterns of a...
This is a special offer for all of you who had the brains and foresight to join my yahoo group. If you are getting this email, that is you. I am working on...
Tonight you may lose your chance forever to own a gorgeous custom Huck (Doesn't that sound dramatic and frightening? Doesn't it make you want to buy the horse...
I have another now, yippee! I have to stay away from ebay now... I am also going to have to do some photo shows now to do these models justice, so any info...
Which really cool custom is that, you ask? Go see: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3630143691 You'd better make it quick though... ;) If...
I don't photo show much myself, but maybe someone else on this group does and can offer some advice? I'm glad that you are so excited. I take it that the...
Good news and a big congratulations going out to Susan Geary (I hope I spelled her name right)! Her custom classic Shire (with tie-dyed ribbons), named...
This week's ebay offerings are two gorgeous performance type horses in two radically different disciplines. They are both top LSQ and should do quite well in...
(Shipping on these kids will be free for list members - that's you!) Ending tonight on ebay, I have darling little cm stablemate foals with fairy wings. Let...
Hi all! I don't have time to write really long descriptions for you right now, so I'm hoping you will take my word for it that these two are fantastic horses...
