NaMoPaiMo round-up

I have a confession to make: My NaMoPaiMo model probably isn't going to get painted. An attempt was made, but the acrylic base revealed a whole slew of pinholes that had somehow been missed during multiple prep and prime sessions. I'm not saying it won't happen, but it's going to take a miracle.

Fortunately, this event isn't about me.

photo by Stephanie Blaylock

In twenty two countries across the globe, model horse hobbyists are painting.

photo by Hanna Wangsgaard

Technically, some are still customizing,

prepping...

photo by Oliwia Maszczak

and priming,

photo by Betsy Groff

but mostly, they are painting!

photo by Samantha Wiggin

Melanie Jo writes: Today is Take Your Pony To Work Day! I'm an autobody technician so my hippocampus was resculpted with Bondo and plumbing epoxy, then primed with automotive primer. I might have to try a pinstripe pony next!

Kristie Strange says: I added shading and I’m actually really happy with how she’s coming along!

Nîrnaeth Gorthad described her model with just one word: Timeconsuming.

I think I speak for all of us when I say this model is going to be worth every single painstaking moment. 

Kara Bowman's description of her progress was almost as succinct. She writes: Feeling good!

It's so inspiring...

photo by Kim Brandner

to see so many models,

photo by Hanna Lukasiewicz

in all stages of the painting process...

photo by Kelly Weimer

and all of them are already beautiful!

photo by Evan Le

This - not my own personal project - is what NaMoPaiMo all about!

photo by Michelle Montesano

This, too, of course!

Keep going, my friends! You inspire and amaze me.