In my last post, I shared the first week, or so, of my photos for the Yuletide Photo Challenge. Here, I'll continue, picking up on Day 10.
Day 10: Biggest Bargain
This one is different from what I’ve done so far and maybe different from everyone else’s answer - ha!
This GIANT box has the Breyer Deluxe Wood Barn in it, as the box says. I have had it for a little while now. But, in a rare case of setting boundaries for myself, I’m not going to open it until I have room to work on it. I’m crawling toward that point, maybe it will be a good project for this winter.
Why is this picture of a big slab of cardboard my “best bargain”? Because, longer story short, I got it for only $30. This was due to the wonderful generosity of a friend, of Breyer, and of good timing.
My long(er) term plan is to offer accessories and upgrades for many of the Breyer barns and so I’ve been sort of collecting them for a little while now. This is the BIG one. I hope I can unbox it and get to work on it soon-ish. 😉
Day 11: Best glow up.
I wasn't sure what to do with this one, hence falling behind on the challenge. I decided to go with Popular Monster, my Juggernaut resin, by Khrysalis Studios - Art by Rayvin Maddock. He was an unpainted resin (and scared the heck out of me, ha) until this past February when I finally brought him to life.
He's named after a Falling In Reverse song/album. His barn name is Ronald - another, *heavy* FiR song.
Day 12: Model you didn't like at first.
I also wasn't sure what to do with this prompt.. two days in a row where I was undecided and here we are!
I decided to go with Backflip. He is a custom I did back in 2000 and... I never liked him. Not sure why, I just thought he was boring...?
However, in true typical pony fashion (?) he doesn't give a crap what I think.
He's gone on to be a repeat live show and photo show winner, and even a photo show champion. He placed 2nd and got another NAN card at a tough live show just three months ago.
I don't understand it, I just shake my head and laugh every time he wins in spite of what I think of him.
Day 13: Wildlife!
Well, well, this guy showed up just in time!
Arriving here just yesterday was Roddick or as I keep calling him "The Moose". No official name for him yet. He's my first Breyer moose, first of any Breyer animals other than horses.
I did an unboxing video of him yesterday and I'm already in love!
Day 14: Stocking stuffer: a little treat.
This is a micro mini resin "Nasir", sculpted by North West Studios, and painted by me.
Day 15: Holiday Lights: Lamp or Nightlight
I don't have any of those, but I do have THIS and look how much she glows!
This is the "Heather" medallion, by Mel Miller Equine Art. She was a random purchase, meaning I didn't know what color I was getting and... I didn't even know she glowed, until I saw a creepy glow one night in my studio, years ago. She was in a tote of unpainted things and she was subtly glowing away in there.
Recently-ish, I had considering selling her, but when I showed her to Brent and explained she glows in the dark, he said, "That's cool! You should keep her!" Now she usually lives in a sunny window in the studio, charging up for times like this!
Day 16: Chestnuts NOT roasting on an open fire.
Since the prompt was plural, I went for two, TWO chestnuts, ah ah ah. One is red chestnut, one is liver chestnut, both are Arabians. These are two medallions that I painted. I'd started both of them... years ago, but put the finishing details on - or repainted entirely in the case of Sherlock - this past July.
On the left is "Sherlock", sculpted by Khrysalis Studios - Art by Rayvin Maddock. I named him "Raised by Wolves", from a Falling in Reverse song.
On the right is "Kaysha", sculpted by Studio Thornrose. I named her "Conflicted", because that's how I was feeling about the hobby at the time...
Day 17: Ceramic Saturnalia Steeds
This is one of many ceramic horses I brought back from my time in Japan. I have several of them, in all different sizes and colors. I tend to shy away from ceramics (fragile!) but these are an important part of my herd. ❤
That's a wrap on the second round of photos for this challenge. Stay tuned for Week Three.. or Three and a half... Something like that!
I love how you're handing this challenge, going weekly. I should think of this for the future! I'm saving my Mooses for the Antler prompt... I said earlier I love the Nightlight bust best. That is just too cool! I admire my glowing Slither and often think I should find him a companion, but no space for another Trad or even a Classic. // I also admire your sneaky 'two chestnuts,' picking up on something I missed entirely, that she did say 'chestnuts!' And finally, I'm sort of surprised by how many people deny collecting chinas because they break. We almost could have called the prompt that: China deniers. Your little china fellow stands out, and I think he's charming.
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