A Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
I'm plugging away on some upcoming sales pieces over this Christmas break. More news on them after the first of the year!
I will also be updating my website gallery with the coming year, and possibly offering a commission slot or two.
Stay tuned with my new Facebook page: RockingShip Studio, to keep up with studio goings on, and I will be posting to my yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rockingship_studios/ with the upcoming sales news. :D
I hope you all stay safe, dry, and warm this Holiday season!
God Bless!
~Sara
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Finished!!!
One more commission down! One to go!!! YAY!!!
These are some preliminary "finished" photos of Diamond Tree's Cisco Classic, a beautiful little pinto miniature stallion I painted on the Breyer paint-by-number resin for Kim.
Not much else to say. Getting psyched for the show this weekend! Leave comments if you've got 'em! :D
Cheers!
~Sara
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
October News
I'm trying to keep up with my Blog, so here goes:
I've got good news and I've got bad new. First, the bad news: Work in the studio has slowed a bit this past month, unfortunately, because of tests and work requiring more of my time and undivided attention. So, I am not as prepared as I would like to be, and I have not completed as many overdue models as I would like.
The good news is, I don't have tests next week, so this weekend I can really crack down and get busy on some models! I have managed to complete my past due donation models, so that's a huge relief. Now I really need to focus on a couple of customer models so they can come with me to Cajun Country Live next weekend and then find their ways home to their owners. :D It's looking good, so far, that that goal will be achievable! So, I'm excited about that!
In sales news, I have a Finnegan and Mini Ziryab up for sale, and a couple of "in the wings" models that will hopefully appear in December or early in the upcoming year. I may also be taking on a couple of new commissions, and hopefully those pieces will be finished before the start of 2012, if I can keep busy over the Christmas break!
I think that about covers it! I should be posting pictures from the show after next weekend :D
Wish me luck!
Cheers!
~Sara
I've got good news and I've got bad new. First, the bad news: Work in the studio has slowed a bit this past month, unfortunately, because of tests and work requiring more of my time and undivided attention. So, I am not as prepared as I would like to be, and I have not completed as many overdue models as I would like.
The good news is, I don't have tests next week, so this weekend I can really crack down and get busy on some models! I have managed to complete my past due donation models, so that's a huge relief. Now I really need to focus on a couple of customer models so they can come with me to Cajun Country Live next weekend and then find their ways home to their owners. :D It's looking good, so far, that that goal will be achievable! So, I'm excited about that!
In sales news, I have a Finnegan and Mini Ziryab up for sale, and a couple of "in the wings" models that will hopefully appear in December or early in the upcoming year. I may also be taking on a couple of new commissions, and hopefully those pieces will be finished before the start of 2012, if I can keep busy over the Christmas break!
I think that about covers it! I should be posting pictures from the show after next weekend :D
Wish me luck!
Cheers!
~Sara
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Oops! Forgot!!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Summer Fun
Just a quick update, and then it's back to work!
I'm still alive! Just been in and out of the house all summer. But I completed a commission, am about 40% done on another, and another 40% and 30% done on another two for another customer... Also working on prepping a few "studio" horses for the fall if and when I get a breather during school.
The summer isn't finished, and neither am I! Hopefully my next update finds me with all outstanding commissions completed and maybe a sales horse or two to offer. :D
Have a great summer, everyone!
~SB
I'm still alive! Just been in and out of the house all summer. But I completed a commission, am about 40% done on another, and another 40% and 30% done on another two for another customer... Also working on prepping a few "studio" horses for the fall if and when I get a breather during school.
The summer isn't finished, and neither am I! Hopefully my next update finds me with all outstanding commissions completed and maybe a sales horse or two to offer. :D
Have a great summer, everyone!
~SB
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Mid-April Update!
So the website is down for the moment, but it should re-awaken soon and is in the process of getting a bit of a face-lift! Yay!!! Many thanks to Theresa Sheridan for being such an awesome webmaster-person and assisting me in the intricacies of website upkeep. :D
As for the models, I am finally applying the white markings to a customer's long-awaited portrait of a lovely chestnut sabino(?) gelding on a gender-cm'd Strapless model. I "?" because he has a bald face, four white high-stockings which smatter out at the tops, and a white splotch on his underbelly, but that's it. And his tail and mane are solid... so he isn't tobiano... he could be a minimal white overo, I suppose... It appears I need to read up on classification of markings again! For shame! :/ Here's a picture of him, if anyone knows off the top of their head whether he's classified overo or sabino...
Also in the studio are a couple of commissions that have been patiently waiting for me to finish them! I feel so behind, it's embarrassing :( The International Blessed Broodmare Project has been so patient and kind to me as I start-and-stop and these fellas, and I want to thank them for that. The slightly CM'd Gaucho is finished, and the Cognac is what I will call 50% done... And then there's the TIBBP mare and foal plague that just needs a bit of minor detailing, and it will be complete as well!
I am also still diligently prepping a few pieces that will be up for sale, and a few that will be going into my personal collection. I'll post more as soon as these ladies and gents get a bit or color on them!
With Spring Break right around the corner, I hope to maintain this renewed pace in my studio, especially since most classes will end at noon from here on out, with just a few weeks of elective courses (mostly hands-on stuff) to occupy the afternoons (and hopefully end earlier than 5pm)!
I will be moving to a different abode in May, but I don't foresee this halting my progress, though it may slow it a tad. But with a new place comes a fresher outlook, and I should be steaming right along in no time!
With that in mind, I'd best get back to work!
Until next time!
~Sara
As for the models, I am finally applying the white markings to a customer's long-awaited portrait of a lovely chestnut sabino(?) gelding on a gender-cm'd Strapless model. I "?" because he has a bald face, four white high-stockings which smatter out at the tops, and a white splotch on his underbelly, but that's it. And his tail and mane are solid... so he isn't tobiano... he could be a minimal white overo, I suppose... It appears I need to read up on classification of markings again! For shame! :/ Here's a picture of him, if anyone knows off the top of their head whether he's classified overo or sabino...
Also in the studio are a couple of commissions that have been patiently waiting for me to finish them! I feel so behind, it's embarrassing :( The International Blessed Broodmare Project has been so patient and kind to me as I start-and-stop and these fellas, and I want to thank them for that. The slightly CM'd Gaucho is finished, and the Cognac is what I will call 50% done... And then there's the TIBBP mare and foal plague that just needs a bit of minor detailing, and it will be complete as well!
I am also still diligently prepping a few pieces that will be up for sale, and a few that will be going into my personal collection. I'll post more as soon as these ladies and gents get a bit or color on them!
With Spring Break right around the corner, I hope to maintain this renewed pace in my studio, especially since most classes will end at noon from here on out, with just a few weeks of elective courses (mostly hands-on stuff) to occupy the afternoons (and hopefully end earlier than 5pm)!
I will be moving to a different abode in May, but I don't foresee this halting my progress, though it may slow it a tad. But with a new place comes a fresher outlook, and I should be steaming right along in no time!
With that in mind, I'd best get back to work!
Until next time!
~Sara
Monday, March 28, 2011
March Updates!
So! I've returned from a wonderful end-of-the-week in California at the UC-Davis California Dreamin' SAVMA Symposium for us veterinary students with a hankerin to get stuff done!
Unfortunately, tests still take priority... But I am making a commitment to blog and update my yahoo group at least twice a month... Starting now!
So, while I should be studying for my Cardiology exam in the morning, I am taking a little study-break to bust back into the blogging business :D
I have a Mini Ziryab (sculpted by Stacey Tumlinson) in a luscious dapple grey all ready to go to a new home! See her on MH$P here: http://www.modelhorsesalespages.com/sales/view_details.asp?path=Gallery&id=839924
I am also working on a Rasha in a delicately insane (for me) rose grey that I can't WAIT to reveal to you guys!! I'm getting crazy with my painting!!! Watch out!
It's a good stress-relief and break from school, though... This wild-idea painting of mine.
I'm also still working on getting my previous and long-awaited commissions finished and sent out. Don't worry, ladies, I *am* working on your models! With Spring Break around the corner, I'm hoping to get some stuff done! And our elective classes start soon, too, which means I'll have a little more free time in the afternoons!
So! Don't give up on me yet! I'm making a real effort this time!
Until next week! Many happy trails to everyone!
~SB
Unfortunately, tests still take priority... But I am making a commitment to blog and update my yahoo group at least twice a month... Starting now!
So, while I should be studying for my Cardiology exam in the morning, I am taking a little study-break to bust back into the blogging business :D
I have a Mini Ziryab (sculpted by Stacey Tumlinson) in a luscious dapple grey all ready to go to a new home! See her on MH$P here: http://www.modelhorsesalespages.com/sales/view_details.asp?path=Gallery&id=839924
I am also working on a Rasha in a delicately insane (for me) rose grey that I can't WAIT to reveal to you guys!! I'm getting crazy with my painting!!! Watch out!
It's a good stress-relief and break from school, though... This wild-idea painting of mine.
I'm also still working on getting my previous and long-awaited commissions finished and sent out. Don't worry, ladies, I *am* working on your models! With Spring Break around the corner, I'm hoping to get some stuff done! And our elective classes start soon, too, which means I'll have a little more free time in the afternoons!
So! Don't give up on me yet! I'm making a real effort this time!
Until next week! Many happy trails to everyone!
~SB
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