The Seunta Guild

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A guild is an association of people for mutual aid or the pursuit of a common goal. My Grandfather, DeWitt Curtis, founded the first painter’s guild in Atlanta, Georgia. Our casting service has evolved into something that is more like a guild than a service. I enjoy working closer with artists and going above and beyond a simple service. Sharing ideas keeps us inspired.

The Seunta Artisans Guild is a community of artists that work with Seunta to provide the model horse hobby with unique and inspirational equine art. The mission of our Artisans Guild is to create equine art that collectors will enjoy throughout many generations, and to share creations with cultural significance from around the world.

The Guild will provide educational material for collectors new to artist resin models, a fun live show donations program, and online tutorials. Many unique models will be created using the latest mold making techniques and high-quality 3D scanning & printing technology.

Artists

Listed in alphabetical order by last name

Priscilla Andrews

Andrews Animal Artistry
Painter

Priscilla Andrews has been involved in art in one way or another all of her life. She stated drawing as soon as she could hold a pencil, and drew horses before she drew her name. She started collecting Breyer and Hartland horses in the 1970’s as a young girl, and after a 30 year hiatus for college, raising kids and her career, she is now back customizing model horses.

Priscilla is also a portrait artist, doing commissions of dogs, horses and people. She also judges art contests, including judging the drawing and painting classes at the Nebraska State Fair. Her years in veterinary school have helped her in her art because her knowledge of how animals are put together on the inside help guide her customizing on the outside.

Priscilla lives in the Nebraska Sandhills, a World Heritage Site and the only place of its kind in the world. Miles and miles of a thin layer of grass cover sand dunes, providing excellent forage for cattle. There are millions of head of cattle in the Sandhills, but not very many people or cities. Priscilla takes much of her artistic inspiration from life in the Sandhills.

Priscilla and her husband Brett recently sold their veterinary clinic and they are now retired. She has the opportunity to give even more time to her various forms of art and she enthusiastically looks forward to a life filled with wonder and joy in her art that includes customizing model horses.

Kimberly Bleecker

Total Image Equine
Painter

I have been painting most of my life. Love what both nature and this hobby has given me to produce these horses. Started with water base paints, but found over the years that oil paint really brings the model to life. There is a certain glow to them I also enjoy painting dogs & cats. Love seeing people enjoy the models at the shows and at their homes on the shelf.

Sherry Clayton

Painter & Customizer

 I’ve been painting model horses for people since the 90's. I accept commissions when I have openings. I do not have a website but keep pictures of my finished models on my Facebook page.

Honey Gibbons

Creative Works by Honey Gibbons
Painter & Customizer

I customize models I enjoy. I have been collecting since a very young age. I started out with she-ra and He-man horses. The crystal ones at about the age of 4 or 5. Then moved in with my mom at about 9 or so. I then got into the Live Horses. Been hooked every since. I had a palomino walking Hartland had all his legs broke at the knees but he still ran as good as any with all their legs. I would sneak play with my moms Breyer horses. Favorite was the Chestnut Splatter Appy QH. besides other horse figurines to play with was funrise, then Grand Champions. Then got my first Traditionals Justin Morgan and Chestnut Pinto SHS. My BFF and I started painting horses to colors we wanted. That's when it all started for customizing. Just for our fun.

I then just collected as I seen them had over a Hundred or so. Then found out that they were actually Customized and sold. Then wonderful new doors opened for getting into selling them too in 2000. I have done trial and error with techniques. Paint colors and went from being scared to death to work on a broken horse to totally chopping them up.

This is a little Bit of who I am. No matter how many times I have tried to walk away from my Models and painting. But I have always came back to painting customizing. I totally enjoy seeing all the wonderful comments and all my Happy Customers of my customs. Thank You to all who have helped me make this a wonderful journey for me.

Brenda J. Hall

Black Horse Equine Art - Magnum.Model.Horses
Painter, Tack Maker, Restoration/Repairs & Props/Obstacles/Jumps

As a lover of all things equine, I began riding at age 2, drove for the 1st time at age 10 and haven’t stopped since. I have been a professional horse trainer and competitor for over 40 years and specialize in Combined Driving and Pleasure Driving. I currently have 6 real horses that I bred and trained. 2 are PRE, 3 are PRE crosses and 1 Shire/TB cross.

My collecting started in the early ‘60’s, and have been live showing and judging since the ‘80’s. I create realistic, fantasy & abstract pieces in all scales. Artist Resins, Plastics and cold painted Ceramic/Porcelain.

Mediums used are highly pigmented Acrylic’s, PanPastel’s, Earth Pigment’s & Oil’s. Techniques range from Air Brushing to Dry Brushing and etching is also incorporated.

Etsy & Website update soon.

Jody Jones

Begin Again Studio
Painter

Hi! My name is Jody and I have been a Breyer model collector and hobbyist since 1965. I began painting and customizing back in about 2005 after I had retired from my 40 year career as a horse and dog trainer and I had moved into my elderly parents home to care for them in their declining years. During that time I began dabbling in custom models. I had always sketched and painted in flat work, so model painting fit smoothly into my hobby addiction! I didn't open my studio and website to the public until 2017 though. Now I am a full time model painter and love every minute spent in my studio. I paint Artist Resins and Plastics for resale and do Commissions and Portrait models as well. Thank you for considering my work!

Amanda Mount

Fox Valley Studio
Painter

Amanda Mount is a life long horsewoman living in Connecticut with her family; Husband, Daughter, Greyhounds, Cats, Friesian/QH, and American Miniature horse.

Amanda has always had an interest in all things arts and crafts, especially if it includes "Spooky Season"!

Working with pigments and acrylic paints, some of her favorite colors to paint include grulla, red dun, and dark bay. Amanda has a soft spot for Marwari and Akhal Teke horse breeds.

Though Amanda's life is hectic, she does occasionally accept commissions on a case to case basis.

Felicia Stamper

The Cross Equine Studio
Painter

Living and breathing horses in the heart of Kentucky! My passion is riding and painting horses. I do Breyer, Stones and Resins. Most of my work is mixed media but primarily pastel, oil, and acrylic. Studio name is At the Cross Equine Art!

Beverly Zimmer

Forge Hill Sculpture
Sculptor

Since 1991, collectors worldwide have enjoyed Beverly's work in clay, bronze, silver, and gold. Her impressive ability to render a unique blending of powerful movement, graced with delicate detail, makes every sculpture a whirlwind of form. Specializing in Equine sculpture and jewelry, Beverly's work has been awarded Nationally and internationally acclaimed for over thirty-two years. From the beginning of her career, she has been a recognizable presence in the equine industry. Years of being with horses from birthing, and through training gave the sculptor a deeper understanding of their work and behavior.

In the mid to late 80’s, Beverly was, unknowingly, preparing herself for a sculptural career by remaking model horses. At the age of 14, she began remaking the models and selling them Nationally and Internationally. Some of those self- taught skills she still uses today.

Sculptor, Beverly Zimmer, graduated from the Tyler School of Art (Temple University) in 1990. During her enrollment, she challenged the academic boundaries by working in more of a performance art genre. Her ambition in exploring the equine form in unconventional context was received enthusiastically.

Commissions kept the artist busy full time following her university departure. Branching off into jewelry design and commercial designs for home decor brought the sculptor financial stability. Launching her career in Southeastern PA, Beverly found her place in the equine industry. Beverly spent many years living in South Florida, and establishing her business through working at a foundry.

Commissioned work and sculpting larger scale pieces has enabled Beverly to command a stronger presence in equine art. The sculptor is known for impressive gesture and detail in bronze and clay sculpture of all sizes. She has completed 10 life size horse bust commissions, and two full size horses. Her tabletop sculpture has been awarded in exhibitions over the years in both horse and figurative sculpture

Over the years, Beverly has also been featured in dozens of articles, magazines, and a feature in the cable TV show, “Horse City”. There was also a chapter about her in Vicky Moon’s “Equestrian Style”. Gallery exhibitions include venues in Philadelphia, New York, Lexington, KY, Jackson Hole, WY, Aiken (SC), and Palm Beach, FL.

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