This resource was compiled from various hobby resources (principally the RESS newsletter "the Boat") or are brand new pieces written specifically for this publication. The primary focus of this Technique Booklet is to present articles to explain how a horse actually moves so it can be accurately represented in a realistic 3-dimensional sculpture, how that sculpture can be cast, finished and painted using various techniques. We hope this compilation provides a useful resource for hobbyists and other equine sculpture enthusiasts! - Editor, Kathy Curtis

The booklet is 8 1/2" x 11", with a plastic coil binding so it opens flat easily. There are a total of 50 pages, (plus the cover)

Table of Contents

• Anatomy & Biomechanics: An Introduction, by Sonja K. Johnson, D.P.M.
• How X-Ray Vision Helps to Build a Horse, by Lynn A. Fraley
• Sculpting 101, by Sarah Rose
• Making a Silicon Mold for Resin Casting a Soft Clay Sculpture, by Pamela DeMuth
• Finishing Out a Resin, by Carol Williams
• It's Not What You Paint, It's How You Paint it! Creating Natural Effects and Conquering Tricky Conundrums, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
• Whooshhhh, No Splats Please! An Introduction to Airbrushing, by Teresa Polyak
• Techniques for Using Colored Pencils, by Lesli Kathman
• Pastel Painting How-To's, by Jennifer Danza
• Pintos: Understanding the 4 Basic patterns - Tobiano, Sabino, Frame and Splash- And How they Interact, by Lesli Kathman
• 2002 Horse Structure Reference Library Listing, By Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig; Website Locations For These Books

The popular Technique Booklet has been expanded into a second volume with a wealth of information for the equine artist in all forms of medium. This dynamic artistic reference volume is edited by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig, this publication includes valuable information for the realistic equine artist. Contents include twenty articles covering sculpting techniques, hand painting and glazing techniques, workshop safety and functionality, and articles focusing on the anatomy, biomechanics and conformation of the horse.

The booklet is 8 1/2" x 11", is comb-bound with plastic cover and is nearly three times the size of the first at a whopping total of 148 pages!

Table of Contents

• Being a Blockhead, by Melissa Gaulding
• A Breath of Fresh Air: Studio Ventilation, by Lynn Fraley
• Adventures with Masking Techniques, by Kristin Berkery
• Basic Hooves in Mixed Media, by Jennifer Danza
• Face Off: Painting and Detailing Faces, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
• Painting with Water Miscible Oils, by Sonya Johnson
• Smooth as Silk: Painting White Markings that Make Them Go WOW, by Mariah Hjerppe
• Dazed by Dapples: Tips for Painting Dapple Grey, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
• Sculpting for Pleasant Pottery Production, by Adalee Velasquez
• So You Want to Play with Fire: Shopping for a Kiln, by Joan Berkwitz
• An Introduction to Custom Glazing of Equine Ceramics, by Paige Easley Patty
• The Neck, by Darian Buckles
• Anatomy Analysis: Legs, Basic Mechanics of the Equine Limb, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
• Tips on Sculpting Manes and Tails, by Stacey Tumlinson
• Here's Lookin' at Cha: Sculpting the Eqine Eye, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
• Successful Sniffers: Basic Tips for Sculpting Nostrils, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
• Repairing Resin Ears, the Sarah Rose Method, by Sarah Rose
• Six Points for Performance: The Essentials for Functional Conformation, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
• Reference Library, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
• Website Resources, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig

The very popular article series continues with these new and reprinted articles compiled by editor Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig. This edition includes articles about techniques, equine anatomy, production and studio techniques for sculpture, finish methods and media, marketing advice and other valuable information for the equine artist. Includes an updated reference summary by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig including books, web sites, magazine articles, newsletters and CD ROMs.

The booklet is 8 1/2" x 11", is comb-bound with plastic cover and is even larger than the previous one at 186 pages!

Table of Contents

• The Art of Criticism, by Kathi Bogucki
• Prepping Instructions for Resin and Plastic Sculptures, by Danielle Feldman
• Building a Greenware Station, by Lynn Fraley
• Measuring Up: Applying Measurements from Life to Sculpture, by Melanie Miller
• Messo Mania; How to Create Chestnuts, Moles, Ergots, Veining and Capillaries with Messo, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
• Open Wide, by Tibbi Searcher
• Palatable Paints, A Guide to Mixing Colors with and Emphasis in Oils, by Jennifer Irwin
• Mixed Media Finishwork, by Melissa Mistretta
• Pastel Painting the Model Horse, by Stephanie Blaylock
• Windows to the Soul: Painting Brown Eyes in Oils, by Stephanie Michaud
• Bite Me! A Flea-bitten Grey Finish Technique for the Aspiring Zen Master, by Morgen Kilbourn
• Resin Casting 101- The DaBar Way, by Maggie and Dave Barkovitz
• The Kneading Eraser: Pasteling’s Unsung Tool, by Lauren Tapley
• Making a Simple Box Mold for Small-Quantity Resin Casting, by Karen Gerhardt
• Tips for Spectacular Stablemates, by Traci Eilers
• Body Form: Fat Versus Fit, by Darian Buckles
• Adventures in Sealing: A Cautionary Tale, by Lauren Tapley
• Photographing Model Horses, by Myla Pearce
• Q: Do You Need a Website? A: Yes!, by DeeAnn Kjelshus
• The Sum of It’s Parts: Creating Your Portfolio, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
• The Inner Eye; Quick Visualization Tips for Sculpture, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
• Pinto Pattern Points of Origin Progressions Charts, by Lesli Kathman
• What is Possible? A Look At Breeds, Colors and Patterns, by Lesli Kathman
• Anatomy Analyses - The Spine; Basic Mechanics of the Equine Vertebral Column, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig

A practical guide on selling, marketing and promoting. Written with the model horse artist in mind, this guide provides valuable information for any one serious about running a business.

The booklet is 8 1/2" x 11", with a plastic coil binding so it opens flat easily. There are a total of 39 pages.

Table of Contents

• Road Warriors, by Lynn Fraley
• Display Ad Tips, by Melissa Gaulding
• Dazzlin' Displays: Handy Tips for Sales Booths, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
• A Portfolio Primer: Some Insights for Creating an Expo Portfolio, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
• Top Ten Marketing Tips, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig

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