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Lisa
Bickford
Studio
Name: 3B Designs
Specialty:
Airbrushing painting (no resculpting). Also use other mediums
such as hand detailing and pastelling
Price
ranges: $125 (stablemate) up to $500 (traditional, complicated
paint job). Most traditional scale paint commissions seem
to average around $250-$300
Books:
I commonly will take commission openings to those on my
Yahoo group before the general public. But always ask! I
never hurts! I quite often can take commissions.
Website
/ contact:
www.triplebmodels.net/customized.html
Email: triplebdesigns@aol.com
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Jessica
A Fry
Studio
Name: J's Critters
Specialty:
Paint base coats in airbrush, then go over everything in
pastels, acrylics, pencils, whatever it takes to get the
right look. I've been painted for about 5 years, but only
'seriously' in the past year or so.
Price
ranges: I try to work with the buyer. trades are often
considered, esp for unpainted resins. At this time, I only
take solid colors, but that might change someday.
Books:
due to upcoming baby #2, books are extremely limited/closed,
however, hopefully by fall, we'll be back to normal and
a lot more open books and stuff.
Website
/ contact:
(under construction) www.jscritters.com
bluepony78@ hotmail.com
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Kathy
McKenzie
March 26, 1961 to June 15, 2010
Studio
Name: Dragonflight Studio
Website: http://dragonflightstudio.com
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Mindy
Winchester
Studio
Name: Slipstream Studio
Specialty:
Appaloosas Appaloosas Appaloosas! That’s really all I prefer
to paint. But I do Paints as well. Hand painted in oils
with acrylic,pastel & pencil detailing. My methods are gruelling,
I’m slow & my time is limited- usually 12-14 mos completion.25
+ years hobby experience . Many national photo showing champions,
including MEPSA,TOPSA,IMEHA,MHSA. And my Appies are just
starting to live show- but we have NAN cards out there!
Price
ranges: $100-$350 lower pricing with artist choice options
Books:
I open my books once each year for 12 commisions only. When
those are done, books re-open. Books are not yet open for
2008, but I will announce on MH$P and Blab.
Website
/ contact:
http://www.angelfire.com/wi2/winchesterpottery/slipstream.html
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Sheila
Anderson
Studio
Name: Paloose Arts
Specialty:
I provide high quality finish work in acrylic and mixed
media. Airbrushed bases only with most the work hand painted.
I also occasionally do customs which sell through MH$P's
or Ebay. I painted wall murals and canvas professionally
before the lure of the hobby got me in 1999. My most sought
after paint jobs seem to be Appaloosas and Paints especially
on miniature models. I also judge model horse shows and
gear all my horses with details to win.
Price
ranges: Prices for SM $75 and up/averages $175.00, Classic/LB
$75 and up, averages $250.00, Traditional depends on size,
runs $175 and up, averages $400.
Books:
Books are open for 2008. No deposit up front if the model
is sent in. No money required until the model is complete.
Website
/ contact:
www.paloose-arts.com
Yahoo Group: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/paloosearts/join
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Thomas
Bainbridge
Specialty:
One of the hobby's long standing air brush artists who's
work has a very devoted following for justifiable reasons
(they are always winning!).
Price
ranges: Surprisingly reasonable - Tom tends to be set
the painting prices (over body price) around the $300 range
for for traditionals (rarely does he do minis). However
you need to be on his yahoogroup to get the msgs when they
are for sale -> often they are sold within minutes of
landing on MH$P!
Books:
Rarely takes on commissions, join his yahoogroup to learn
when these come up.
Website
/ contact:
www.thomasbainbridge.com
(a tad outdated but contains gallery images)
The best and only way to find out when commission slots
become available and to be first on any new sales horses;
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ThomasBainbridge/
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Karen
Giesbrecht
Studio
Name: Equine Art By Karen
Specialty:
Airbrush, pastels and pencils are the medium I enjoy using.
I enjoy painting dilute colors the most and paint/pinto
patterns and dapple greys. My work is known for it smooth
finish and I'm quite particular about that, from the prepping
to the finished piece. My work is in quite a few countries
and has show successfully, with Champions and Supreme Champs.
Price
ranges: $180 - $300.00
Books:
Currently closed, but do offer slots through my Yahoo group
at rare times. (Join from my Website home page)
Website
/ contact:
http://www.users.on.net/~jameseg/equineart/index.htm
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Wendy
Williamson
Studio
Name: Idlewild Studios
Specialty:
I specialize in hand painted oils. I love the depth and
richness they provide and hands on approach in working with
them. My work is Open Live Show quality and I have multiple
Reserves, Champs and NAN qualifications in large competetive
classes.
Price
ranges: $75 for solid colour SM to $125 for solid colour
Traditional. Pintos, extreme dappling and sabinos slightly
higher. Normal prep work is included.
Books:
I'm mostly open, but I only take on a few commissions at
a time. My turnaround is normally 2-3 months.
Website
/ contact:
http://www.geocities.com/idlewildstudios/
idlewildstudios@yahoo.com
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Karen
Beeson
Specialty:
Karen Beeson strives to create highly individual pieces
of equine artwork filled with heart and soul. Karen is known
for coupling thorough equine color and pattern research
with meticulous, accurate, hand application of this knowledge
to each piece. Her works are complete down to the smallest
detail, such as individually painted locks of hair, mottling,
and tiny painted wrinkles, all carefully applied with ultra
fine paint brushes in the natural direction of the hair
coat growth. All of these features contribute to the life
and expression of her work that is so desired by collectors.
Her finishwork has attained National Championships and Reserve
titles at NAN, multiple NAN Top Ten Awards, plus numerous
Overall and Division championships at very competitive shows
in the U.S.
Price
ranges:Base prices for solid colored minis starting
at $425 and up, depending on the size of the piece (finishwork
is offered on all scales through Traditional) and complexity
of the pattern.
Books:
Karen Beeson's commission books are closed and filled through
early 2010, however she does offer a few completed pieces
and finishwork, and holds back a small number of spaces
for new commission slots which are offered by lottery to
members of her yahoo announcement group each year.
Web
site / contact:
e-mail: karbee9@aol.com
portfolio album: http://community.webshots.com/user/karbee9
news group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Karen_Beeson/
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Lauren
Tapley
Studio
Name: Desert Sun Studios
Specialty: Hand painting in pastels, acrylics and
colored pencils. Nearly 10 yrs of painting models... 5 yrs
of which have been spent mastering the subtle art of pastels!
I'm a sucker for Dilute colors (the odder the better! Love
the challenge!) and Splash paints.
Price
ranges:Depends on size and level of detail. Generally
priced on a case by case basis. I try to keep them very
affordable... and accessable
Books:
I don't keep books "open" or "closed". Contact me and I'll
see if I can work you in! When I'm humming... I work fast!
So it's hard to say when I'll be "busy"... or not.
Web
site / contact:
New website in the works... till then... webshots:
http://community.webshots.com/user/desertsunstudios
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theOutlawArtisans/
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Yvonne
Stevens
Studio
Name: Heel Kickin' Creations
Specialty: Airbrush and pastels are my main media
with colored pencil for added detail. I LOVE details and
do as much as possible to make them come to life. My work
has won numerous Overall Champions (like the Dinky Duke
pictured) in live shows as well as photo shows. My dapple
greys are becoming highly sought after. I also sculpt.
Price
ranges: From $75 solid colored SM's to $300 for paints/apps
on Traditionals
Books:
Join my YahooGroup: HeelKickinCreations I will report on
my YahooGroups for book openings and sales, as well as MH$P
Web
site / contact:
www.heelkickincreations.com
and for more recently finished work
http://community.webshots.com/user/bluafghan?vhost=community
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Allison
Strohm
Studio
Name: Wolf River Creations
Specialty: I have been handpainting with oils since
1998. Many of my models have received NAN qualifications.
I don't take too many orders at once, so turn around time
is quite reasonable!
Price
ranges: $25-$75
Books:
Open
Web
site / contact:
http://www.allisonstrohm.com/
akstrohm@yahoo.com
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Danelle
Gatcombe
Specialty: I paint primarily in oils, with mixed
media accents. Long-time model horse hobbyist, re-entered
the hobby in 1999. Have studied fine art under Mark Hayden
and Barbara Baldwin, and have painted many live show champions,
including NAN champs and Region X Regional Champs!
Price
ranges:From $125 for a solid color on a mini, to $425
for traditional size appies and pintos.
Books:
Currently closed, but I occasionally will take a custom
order. Sign up for my YahooGroups list for notification
of when painting slots open.
Web
site / contact:
http://www.gatcombe.com/danelles_customs/terms.html
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Caroline
Boydston
Studio
Name: White Horse Studios
Specialty: Caroline has been drawing and painting
horses and other animals for as long as she can remember
and has won many awards for her work. She began painting
professionally in 1995 and her work is highly sought after
by many collectors. She enjoys the challenge of trying new
techniques and improving her work. Caroline has had a lifelong
passion for fine art.
Price
ranges: marketed mostly on eBay her stablemate sizes
tend to sell for at least $400 upwards and traditionals
are usually well into the four figure range
Books:
Closed (although perhaps you may be able to tempt her?)
Web
site / contact: www.whitehorsestudios.net
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Kirsten
Wellman
Studio
Name: White Horse Productions
Specialty: Portrait models are a specialty! Kirsten
paints primarily with an Iwata HP-C airbrush using Jo Sonya
acrylic guache. Once she has airbrushed the base color,
she details the model with a combination of pastels, pigments,
pencils, and hand-painted acrylics. All models are sealed
with Krylon matte fixative..Check out a few of her champions:
http://www.whitehorseproductions.com/champions.html
Price
ranges: $35 (SM Foal) to $250 (oversize trads)
Books:
OPEN!.
Web
site / contact: www.whitehorseproductions.com
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Mel
Miller
Studio
Name: Chinook Studios
Specialty:
She really needs no introduction. Aside from her great painting
skills we can all hate her for her incredible design and
photography talents. Go away Mel. You make the rest of us
look bad.
Price
ranges: $lotteries - to $highest prices in the hobby
(cough*sputter... but yes, they're worth every penny!)
Books:
Closed (although perhaps you may be able to tempt her?)
Web
site / contact: http://www.chinookstudios.com/
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Sommer
Prosser
Specialty:
Airbrushed finishes. Bays and pintos in high demand. 15
years experience with custom orders. Live Show proven all
the way! Oodles of wins for clients, including local champs
and NAN Top 10's/Champions. Lots of repeat customers still
put up with her after all these years . . . . lol.
Price
ranges: $Wal-Mart affordable - to $$won't equal your
house payment
Books:
OPEN! . . . sometimes
Website
/ contact:
www.sommerprosser.net
http://community.webshots.com/user/sommerp
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sommer_prosser/
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Stephanie
Michaud
Studio
Name: Grand Cheval Studio
Specialty:
Hand painted in oil model horses that almost breathe! Also
sculpting and customizing.
Price
ranges: Primarily through eBay: SMs $700-1500 and Trads
$1300-???
Books:
Commission books closed generally (through Spring of 2008
for sure). But she can be tempted for the right price. Subject
to schedule. Fordetermining the "right price" you can look
at what auction sales run in general. (SMs $700-1500 and
Trads $1300-???) Customizing can also be incorporated.
Website
/ contact: http://studiomichaud.net
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