I have two (2 only) custom slots available for the end of March/April, any size, but I have a couple orders to finish before I will get to yours.

VnV Studios was created in 1991 by artist Samantha Kroese as a way to produce affordable custom painted models. I have been hand painting in acrylics since 1991. I have created hundreds of custom models and I LOVE helping people get that special color on their favorite model. I specialize in glowing blue blacks, which is the color I believe nature intended for blacks to be. I own my own real pure true-black Arabian stallion and I have been passionate about black horses since I was a child. At one point I would love to get into breeding a great line of real Arabians that include the color black, however for now I must create model ones instead. I paint by hand with acrylic paint.

Please note: I ONLY paint. I do not resculpt, repair, or hair.

All orders asking for any of these things will be ignored. I only prep with very simple removal of seams/logo on Breyer horses only and only if I am painting the horse also. I will not do prepping on any other make or just prepping.

My models are intended for display models or photo showing only.

I have not and will never guarantee a perfect flawless model or a live show winner.

My goal as an artist is to create beautiful models for personal enjoyment that look pretty sitting on your shelf and in photos AND to keep my prices low and affordable to everyone. My goal is not to create a horse that will win Grand Champion at NAN or any other live show. I have no interest in live showing personally and I do not use LSQ or any terms regarding live showing to describe my models. If my models have won at a live show and the owner tells me I will list it. However this does NOT guarantee that your model will win at a live show or be up to your standard of live show quality. By ordering a custom from me you agree that you do not hold me responsible for living up to your expectations regarding whether or not a model can live show. My models are NOT intended for live showing and if you order one on a 'chance' it might be that is your risk you take.

I try to make the models as smooth as I can but sometimes unforeseen things happen and they don't come out 100% perfect. I spend anywhere from 15-20 hours AT LEAST on each horse. None of my horses are 'flat' they all have extensive shading done it is just subtle so it doesn't show up in photos at times.

Please don't mistake my low prices for low quality. I have lowered my prices considerably to help people afford nice customs in these challenging times.

I will not issue refunds, returns, or repairs based on 'live show quality' issues.

Thanks to everyone who's sent in reports on how their models are doing so far for them. I've created a winner's gallery here now to show them off. If you own a model by VnV that's won for you please email us with your wins and we'll be sure to add you to our gallery! Thank you to all my customers, I'm thrilled they're doing so well for you.

My work has NAN Qualified and continues to destroy the competition in photo shows.

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I have added a special projects page here: http://vnvstables.net/vnvsdlist/specialstudio.html

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