The Model Horse Canuck

                                   I found my guy in Jennifer's collage of finished NaMoPaiMo models after a *very long search      Its March 7th, a week after NaMoPaiMo 2021. Its the time of year where hobbyists from around the world get together and paint a model horse in 1 month.  For some, its a time to try something new. For many, its a first time to put paint to a model horse. For lots of folks, its a time to paint a personal piece thats been waiting for awhile. Professional artists even do  commissions! I am a professional artist, but I don't dare do a commission in that time frame LOL. (sorry customers!) Everyone tries their best, shares their ups and downs, and encourage each other. To me, thats really special to do this for both newer and seasoned artists. You never stop learning!  This year I have been dabbling with oils, so I picked my Tumbl...

Hello!  Welcome to The Model Horse Canuck!  I am the Canadian artist behind Mustang Girl Artworks, and as you will see ~ I paint and customize model horses. I also like to play with them. Not quite like a kid, but close.  I have been painting and customizing since early 2018 ~ I joined the model horse hobby in 2017. Its been a growing and learning curve, but I have loved *almost every moment of it.  This is a brand new venture, so this page is still all a work in progress, but I hope to have this a safe and encouraging place for hobbyists and hobby artists. I have plans for future guest posts, artist spotlights, and sharing of the general fun that is in the hobby! As well as sharing my own artwork and general craziness that happens in the studio.  My doll "Debbie" by Anne Field, Western tack set by Dani Youdris, and Dos Brio resin by Shiela Bishop, painted by me, with a handmade set up by myself as a fun posed photo.    I collect certain resin models f...