Anna's Horse Sculptures-update-November 29th 2022

Oh golly where have I been? He's gorgeous and his expression is exquisite, he reminds me of a Shetland I had (I didn't like him) who bit my dog and killed one of my Saanen goats

Just a question how are you so good at sculpting and painting?! Every single figure you've posted looks too real toy be a plastic/resin figure

Wow Anna, it look`s amazingly beautiful, real, full of life..
This model is so masterly sculpted and now, so masterly painted.
If I have to choose a pattern, I am sure, I can`t choose a better one.
The way you painted it is just magnificent ..
Skorie look`s like out of this world .. .. I know, that this doesn`t make sence ..
But because it is made it just perfect...and on this wolrd, we don`t have perfect things.. :)
And knowing, that his color and pattern are based on a real pony, makes it even more special :)
Well done !

Thank you so much, Adam, and Kosta!  I'm sorry for answering so late! I forgot to check this topic regularly.
Kosta, I'm happy to hear you like his color! Since I met the pony, I knew I need to paint this pattern on a model.
Adam, I'm sorry to hear that your pony bit your dog and killed a goat! That's very sad! One could wonder where the aggression came from but it's probably too late for that. Sometimes things like that happen.
Thank you for your compliments about my works. There's no secret to building a skill, just practice, practice, and lots of practice. And don't give up even if it's not going great in the beginning.

Today I'd like to introduce my new model. Say hello to my new Connemara mare Éigrit! She's a 1/20 scale model. Éigrit is an adult mare in a summer coat in a relaxed standing position. Her name is bird-inspired, as most of the names of my resins and means egret in Irish.

The inspiration to create this model came to me after one of my trips to Ireland (oh the times before the pandemic). I've met a lovely, older Connemara mare standing alone in the pasture near the beautiful cliffs.
I've started this model with the older mare in mind. But during the work, it went a bit different direction, as it sometimes happens. I'm sure I'll come back to my memories of the older mare again in the future, but first, let's welcome her younger sister

She's not available yet, but at least one copy will be a prize in my Winter Fun Photo Show! As an edition this model will be available early next year  

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Oh my goodness- wow!
I wish I could sculpt like that- it is just perfect, beautiful, amazing! Every detail is just right- I'm really looking forward to seeing it painted!
How do you do it- it is such a stunning sculpture! And how amazing that you can make your own copies, I'd love to know how to do this but I've heard that it's very tricky to do!
But congratulations on such a superb model!

Thanks so much Bonnie
I'm happy to read that you like this model! I need to paint one, yes Probably in grey, but Connemara ponies can have different colors too, so I'll need to think.

Making copies is a bit complicated but with some determination you can learn it too. There are tutorials where you can learn it. Try searching "silicone molds" and "casting resin models" on you tube for example. And similar terms. I posted some links in tutorials section of this forum in the past but I'm not sure if they are still active. If you consider learning this, please, always remember about your safety! You will need a special mask, and rubber gloves every time you work with those materials (silicone and resin).

Thank you so much Ana I'll definitely research this! Maybe there is a company I can find who will do it for me, because it does sound very complicated!
And I am very excited to see the painted finish!

Oh Ana, she is pretty! She will be even prettier painted!! Wow!!

Thanks so much Shanti! I hope she will look nice when painted

I love it! There is a certain characteristic charm in your sculpting style that makes your models very recognizable even to an ignorant like me.
Also, I'm finally the happy owner of Southlands Brumby stallion, I believe this is a masterpiece! Fantastic!

That is a perfect sculpt in every detail. I think figures like these deserve subtle colors, as less distracting as possible because the sculpting must be enjoyed without any flashy details. Shades and shades are enough to show this model on its splendor. However, I know that regardless of the colour, your good aestetic sense will always prevail.

Some really splendid works of art here!

Ohhh! SO beautyful

spacelab wrote:

I love it! There is a certain characteristic charm in your sculpting style that makes your models very recognizable even to an ignorant like me.  
Also, I'm finally the happy owner of Southlands Brumby stallion, I believe this is a masterpiece! Fantastic!

Thank you! That's cool to hear about the style And I'm so happy to hear that you like the Brumby stallion! He was one of my favorite projects so far  

Roger wrote:

That is a perfect sculpt in every detail. I think figures like these deserve subtle colors, as less distracting as possible because the sculpting must be enjoyed without any flashy details. Shades and shades are enough to show this model on its splendor. However, I know that regardless of the colour, your good aestetic sense will always prevail.

Thanks so much Roger! That means a lot to me!  

Saarlooswolfhound wrote:

Some really splendid works of art here!

SUSANNE wrote:

Ohhh! SO beautyful

widukind wrote:

Thanks so much for all the good words about my work, friends!!

I can't believe for how long I haven't posted anything new in this thread!
Finally, after 18months from the last post (!) I have a new sculpt to show you
He's not even 100% finished yet, may need some small tweaks, and some prepping before I can start making a mold.
His name is Bluebird and he's a pony colt. I started with Konik in mind but I think he may suit other, slightly heavier pony breeds better. I'll are more pictures when he's finished, I hope you like him!
Oh, and the scale is 1/9

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Oh my gosh he is so terribly cute!!! Look at his little tongue.   Great work Ana!

Looks great, I like his face with tongue sticking out.

He is wonderful.

Very cute!! Love the tongue!

You always show something untraditional even when working at a traditional scale.
One more wonderful equine from your studios.

Thank you friends for all your kind comments

A real little charmer !!!

Anna, not even have you coulht every detail in the anatomy of a pony foal, you also called this "special" that makes everyone say "ohhhhh ", and his mum willing to go throung snow and fire to keep him safe

I am sure he just had a nice, warm drink of milk, and he has hardly sunk the last drop before he is looking for new adventures, whih his anxious mum keeping a good eye on him

Utterly adorable, I was smiling at the sight of a cute native-type pony foal anyway (so many foal sculpts are arabian, draft, or leggy riding-horse-type), then noticed the tongue - a brilliant touch to add so much extra foalish character to his pose and expression.