Harriet's latest acquisitions

Thanks Ken and Roger

Roger wrote:

Unpainted is nice to see its real shape, mainly the head details.

I know! That's what makes it so hard to decide whether to paint it or not to, it's so difficult!

HKHollinstone wrote:

Thanks Ken and Roger

Roger wrote:

Unpainted is nice to see its real shape, mainly the head details.

I know! That's what makes it so hard to decide whether to paint it or not to, it's so difficult!

I understand you Harriet. But honestly, not wanting only to be kind , knowing who is the painter, I think there's no reasons to be in doubt! Go for it, you'll surely find a pattern that will highlight the fantastic sculpting!

Nice horse!! Congrats Harriet!!

widukind wrote:

Nice horse!! Congrats Harriet!!

Thanks Andreas!

What a fantastic sculpt Harriet! Really impressive. Congratulations. If you do paint him (and if you did, I'm sure it would be wonderful!), please post pictures!

scot(t) wrote:

What a fantastic sculpt Harriet! Really impressive. Congratulations. If you do paint him (and if you did, I'm sure it would be wonderful!), please post pictures!

Thanks Scott! I will definitely post some photos

Roger wrote:

HKHollinstone wrote:

Thanks Ken and Roger

Roger wrote:

Unpainted is nice to see its real shape, mainly the head details.

I know! That's what makes it so hard to decide whether to paint it or not to, it's so difficult!

I understand you Harriet. But honestly, not wanting only to be kind , knowing who is the painter, I think there's no reasons to be in doubt! Go for it, you'll surely find a pattern that will highlight the fantastic sculpting!

I agree with Roger, I have nod doubt Harriet... Go for it

GOR-GE-OUS. Wow. he's really breath-taking! A perfect horse standing still is infinitely more impressive than a so-so horse in a flashy pose.

HKHollinstone wrote:

I haven't seen a photo of a painted Gaston - but I'd like him (if I deicide to get him painted) to be a dark bay with slight dappling.

ana wrote:

Will You paint it?

I don't know! I wouldn't want to ruin him, I don't know if I'm confidant enough to do the colour I'd like.

The Resin Directory isn't much help, but at least they're bay dapples.

why not do some test run paint jobs on schleichs or breyers to work out the color you want, then you can do this guy when you feel ready.
i can't wait to see him in all his glory!

Wow, Harriet is fantastic

Kikimalou wrote:

Roger wrote:

HKHollinstone wrote:

Thanks Ken and Roger

Roger wrote:

Unpainted is nice to see its real shape, mainly the head details.

I know! That's what makes it so hard to decide whether to paint it or not to, it's so difficult!

I understand you Harriet. But honestly, not wanting only to be kind , knowing who is the painter, I think there's no reasons to be in doubt! Go for it, you'll surely find a pattern that will highlight the fantastic sculpting!

I agree with Roger, I have nod doubt Harriet... Go for it

Mastiffcat wrote:

GOR-GE-OUS. Wow. he's really breath-taking! A perfect horse standing still is infinitely more impressive than a so-so horse in a flashy pose.

HKHollinstone wrote:

I haven't seen a photo of a painted Gaston - but I'd like him (if I deicide to get him painted) to be a dark bay with slight dappling.

ana wrote:

Will You paint it?

I don't know! I wouldn't want to ruin him, I don't know if I'm confidant enough to do the colour I'd like.

The Resin Directory isn't much help, but at least they're bay dapples.

why not do some test run paint jobs on schleichs or breyers to work out the color you want, then you can do this guy when you feel ready.
i can't wait to see him in all his glory!

Thanks for the encouragement Christophe and Carolyn!
Oh I like Chris Nandell's version, I wish I could get it as good as that - I'll maybe do just that Carolyn, practice on some Breyer. I'm all inspired now...

Álvaro/schleich wrote:

Wow, Harriet is fantastic

Thank you Alvaro

The BHR Companion arrived yesterday
He's extremely heavy and extremely beautiful! More photos *HERE*
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Gorgeous!!! :)

A nice horse Harriet!!

Wonderful Percheron Harriet :) I love percherons! Congrats!! (o)):

A Percheron with heavy elegance!

Congrats Harriet! You are stepping into very dangerous ground. Resins are addictive!

But I cannot wait to see how you bring these lovely sculptures to life! :)

-KRistie

Thanks friends

Kristie wrote:

You are stepping into very dangerous ground. Resins are addictive!

I know! I think it's too late, I'm hooked for sure!

Kristie wrote:

But I cannot wait to see how you bring these lovely sculptures to life! :)

I'm really looking forward to painting the Percheron.

Does any one know how many of 'Companion' were cast in this material?

oh he's gorgeous! and the dapple pictured on your blog,
congrats!!!!!!!!!!

i'll see if any of my pals know how many "bisque" resins were made. there can't have been very many. i only knew of the ceramic and the mass-produced made in China painted ones. if i had to guess, i'd guess that Karen had them cast here in the US, as opposed to it's being a blank from the factory in China.
how much does he weigh? the ones made in China weigh about 5 pounds.

Wow, very beautiful sculpt! Congratulations Harriet! I look forward to seeing it after you've painted it too. (You should of course buy two of each resin: one to paint and one to keep pristine. That way, you can keep your cake and eat it too. )

I know nothing about horses but Percherons were the horse I dream about in my childhood Until I discovered some percherons I loves wer Boulonnais .

I hopr you will paint it because percherons have sometimes very nice coats and I'm sure you will give justice to this beautiful model (o)):

Mastiffcat wrote:

oh he's gorgeous! and the dapple pictured on your blog,
congrats!!!!!!!!!!

i'll see if any of my pals know how many "bisque" resins were made. there can't have been very many. i only knew of the ceramic and the mass-produced made in China painted ones. if i had to guess, i'd guess that Karen had them cast here in the US, as opposed to it's being a blank from the factory in China.
how much does he weigh? the ones made in China weigh about 5 pounds.

Oh that's great, thanks Carolyn
He weighs almost 2 Ibs - the seller I bought him from said she bought him from the US.
I love his scale, I prefer this scale to the trads.

scot(t) wrote:

Wow, very beautiful sculpt! Congratulations Harriet! I look forward to seeing it after you've painted it too. (You should of course buy two of each resin: one to paint and one to keep pristine. That way, you can keep your cake and eat it too. )

Thanks Scott - yes it would be good if I could have two I got him off eBay so he was the only one available.

Kikimalou wrote:

I know nothing about horses but Percherons were the horse I dream about in my childhood Until I discovered some percherons I loves wer Boulonnais .

I hopr you will paint it because percherons have sometimes very nice coats and I'm sure you will give justice to this beautiful model (o)):

Thank you Christophe

I' in love with this guy, congrats once more)
Look forward to seeing him painted:)

I know others have already said something, but the pictures (especially the first) of the Dappled Grey Percheron that is pictured on your blog is gorgeous. The resin is going to look Amaaazing!! I'm excited to see it too.

Cyhyraeth wrote:

I' in love with this guy, congrats once more)
Look forward to seeing him painted:)

Thank you Daria!!

scot(t) wrote:

I know others have already said something, but the pictures (especially the first) of the Dappled Grey Percheron that is pictured on your blog is gorgeous. The resin is going to look Amaaazing!! I'm excited to see it too.

Isn't it just, I was searching dapple greys and these two photos stood out from all the others I looked at, the pattern is unusual to me, it'll be a challenge but I'm looking forward to it.