In The Beginning....

like I stated earlier, I just received "Mystic Pastures" Tuesday, May 21. I began the day with a good bath, touch up & primer. On the 2nd day I started with the "Metal Effects" as a base coat.

On the third day I began another coat of "Metal Effects" with a little help from my friends, Thomas (at the ripening age of 4),



Carol (Princess of "The Seabrook Wallpaper Department"),




and Gary of course
(aka; Larry, Jerry and sometimes Greg).

After the "Metal Effects was applied, a good coat of patina acid was sprayed on.





After the acid coat, we waited & waited & . . . . . . . . Wa-La!



A painted patina-ed horse was created. My next step was to apply a top coat to stop the ageing process. Once this cured the design was sketched on, then glue was applied for gold leafing. Since gold leafing is a time consuming technique, it took several days to complete. Thanks to all those who assisted,

Jamie (Queen of "The Germantown Seabrook"),

Eric (the up and coming Prince of Paint),











Buddy (King of paint - his agent didn't allow photos)
& Gary of course of course.
After the leafing was completed, I then began detailing the mane, hooves and tail. Almost 2 weeks later, at last, the final touch, the UV top coat. Hurray!

"Mystic Pastures" is now ready to trot off into his excellent adventure.......






"The End".




Special thoughts go out to the "Gold Leafing" Master, Nancy, who was unable to take part in this spectacular endeavour because of her extended stay in Fiji.