ARDIENTE (absolute attitude)

is my first sculpture/resin. He is a Spanish type stallion (Andalusian, Lusitano...), doing what stallions do - performing that cool collected dance, pawing, snorting, shaking his head and calling out to the ladies. What a ham! You can see more recent shots here.

Ardiente is a big boy- he is 12" x 13" in his hairless form (about Peter Stone drafter dimensions). He is in a two-point stance, but plans are that he will balance on his long blowing tail. That is theory at this point. He may require a stand of some type. The second version, if more conservative, will probably require a stand. I'd like your input on what type of stand you prefer. Reinforcements will secure three legs and his tail. I don't know yet whether he will be hollow or solid- I will follow the recommendations of the caster (also undetermined).

The ad on the site was a mock up done over a year ago to gather input and determine whether he was cast-worthy. Many thanks to Candace Liddy and Sarah Minkiewicz-Bruenig for helping me to smack him into better shape since then- soooo much yet to learn! Our hobby is indeed blessed to have artists of this caliber who are so unselfish and willing to help. I can tell you from experience- it ain't that way in the real world!

Purchase -
Well, Ardiente hasn't officially been offered for sale yet, and his pre-sale list is already full!
THANK YOU!!!

I'm learning as I go with this resin stuff, so here is the plan. Once he is completed for casting his regular run, I will take orders. (since he is unfinished, I want folks to see before they buy) The regular pricing will probably be $200- depending on the final cost of casting. Please join my cool new announcement list (thanks again, Liz & Mooly!). He will be offered there first, then publicly. There will be 100 of the wild version cast. Probably 50 of the other version- entirely dependent on interest. I do accept PayPal, Money orders, Cashiers' Checks, or personal checks (ha- sounds just like an auction)

Two Versions -
He is being "pre-cast" now. A handful of "hairless" copies are being made. From those, I will generate versions. The first casting will be like the ad- wild blowing mane and tail (a real Tack-is-for-wimps kind of guy). There will be a second version- yet undetermined- possibly a fancy macrame-braided mane, possibly a mare- your input is encouraged to help decide! If there are additional versions once the second casting is determined, they will be auctioned to help cover costs.

Artist's Proofs -
Aaack- you guys are really ahead of me now-
Well, yes, though I'm not sure how many.
I know that due to my daunting commissions backlog
and to the effects of Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
I won't be painting many of Ardiente myself.

I'm genuinely honored (HA! try Blown Away!) at the interest shown.