Some of you might have noticed my prolongued abscence from dA. I'm suffering from a long-term artist's block at the moment, meaning that I haven't touched any of mit WIPs since February. I didn't even feel like visiting dA.
Well, the artist's block is still there, but at least I can get myself to participate here again. And I've found another beautiful way of being creative - so instead of uploading new paintings, I'll just give you photographs of the results of this new way.
Aditionally, I sometimes feel a slight urge to try myself at tradional media like pencils or charcoal once again. I have some ideas for character sketches I'd like to try, but the itching to sketch hasn't become strong enough to actually get me to work yet. We'll see what will become of this.



While browsing the internet, I stumbled across the wonderful model horse hobby. It was rather by chance, but I got hooked instantly. Those people do not only collect model horses, they make very realisic tack and other accessories for them, make photos and repaint their models. They even change them completely or make new ones from scratch.
Since I love horses and being creative (and never had the heart to sell my 30+ Schleich horses I collected as a child, anyway), I had to try this, too. So I got the materials I needed and changed two Schleich horses of mine. By now, I'm also the proud owner of two Breyer horses.




Today's feature is this handsome horse, painted by julyart in pastel. I think the amount of detail is amazing and I just love the warm colors and the lighting.




I think I'm safe to say you'll mostly get to see pictues of my model horse efforts in the coming months. Plus, I'll upload some photos I took on my last visit to the zoo; some of them turned out surprisingly nice.
Many, many thanks to all those who added on of my pictures to their favs, commented or added me to their watch list. I' won't be able to come back to all of you, but I do highly appreciate your liking my art.


-Aisling