Imaginary "Phoenix Ranch" / Customs by Shanti

How wonderful to find this topic again.
I went back to the poor little German shepherd, and have not been able to wipe a big smile off my face since

And those chickens and that mule and....

Shanti wrote:

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Hurraaay !!!
Sheepdog can now lead the others on his new legs.
With lots of experience after a long life, he is the right one to do the job

What a wonderful photo, especially with the dogs!

Thank you so much!! I am very happy and grateful about your comments!! It helps lighten up in these rather dark and odd times...

Now I have another (bigger!) specimen for you. The new Drafter by CollectA and his little cat. Hope you like him too!

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Very well done again! I like the Christmas decoration in the background. Is there a Christmas hat in the tub?

Thank you! :) Yes, it is a christmas hat I grabbed some stuff from my decorating carton...

Wonderful festive photos, it's lovely to see a touch of Christmas around this model!

Absolutely superb transformations! Each one is splendid. I LOVE that white draft! And his little kitty friend.

Wonderful work, Shanti! I like the skin depigmentation around the nostrils and eyes, such a nice detail! And I admire you for making this tiny green halter, it looks great. I think this horse could be a Boulonnais?
The cat is super cute too, so nice of you to set it free

Yeah, that depigmentation is gorgeous, my first pony was all pink speckles round the eyes and muzzle so I always love to see it in model form, this is so delicately done. The mould looks far better in such a gentle, natural colour; the original paintwork is a bit harsh and artificial, but here he looks like a real horse.
And I agree, the pair look so much better separated, so they can pose together but outside of the fixed pose. The last photo is probably my favourite, the fidgety lift of the back leg but you know he'd be very careful not to step on his little friend.

How do you go about making all these little things so beautiful and desirable?   For me, it's just a kind of magic. 
It's very beautiful, please continue to amaze me! 

Kikimalou wrote:

How do you go about making all these little things so beautiful and desirable?   For me, it's just a kind of magic. 
It's very beautiful, please continue to amaze me! 

Yes, MAGIC is the word
You create a magic world where everything is not only looking real, but charming, beautyful, wonderful
For instance, just see the weeds at the bottom of the building

So realistic pictures!

Oh wow, you are so kind my friends!!! Really appreciate your comments!! Thank you!!

Ana wrote:

Wonderful work, Shanti! I like the skin depigmentation around the nostrils and eyes, such a nice detail! And I admire you for making this tiny green halter, it looks great. I think this horse could be a Boulonnais?
The cat is super cute too, so nice of you to set it free

Forgot to answer: Yes, I've had some photos of Boulonnais horses as reference. I think it could be a specimen of this breed!

Wow, what amazing detail on a ""plain"" coat color. You've made his freckly skin look so real, like it is very much under the coat and not paint on top of the coat layer. It doesn't look like paint at all! And all the colors within the "white" are expertly handled, he looks quite alive and genuine. Amazing how you brought him to life!

Thank you very much!!! This is a lot of praise for my little CollectA! Really appreciate it!!

I liked this Mongolian Horse by CollectA so much and I thought I could transform him into a true Przewalski horse. First time I did an upright and multicolored mane. My workspace looke like a dog and a cat have been fighting but now he is finished.

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Wow, this Mongolian horse is so so realistic!! Amazing work, it looks like a real horse, it is an incredibly transformation from a lovely model to a beautiful lifelike replica! And so clever the way you did the mane and tail, it again looks as though it is real!

Thank you so much Bonnie!!

Oh my goodness, what a transformation! I love his mohawk!

Stunning transformation!!!!

Really beautiful, his shading is so subtle and the colouration so right, with the bright sandy body gently going paler in all the right places. And a wonderful mane, worth however hairy your home and hands ended up

That turned out pretty good! Great pain job too.
*standing ovation*

I KNEW there would be something outstanding as always when Shanti turns up, and  WOW it is totally amazing

Out of a dog-and-cat fight came this the horse's ansver to a Phoenix

I am sure my dog and cats can't do that