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John and I have been busy working on some joint ventures in art together!  We just love working in the shop side by side, me designing, him cutting and asembling, me making sure all cuts are straight and level (my job aka addiction!), me sanding away and both of us working on finishes.  We find it very relaxing and satisfying to make something from just plain wood.  Below are some pictures of a few of the new items.   Also check our website for other new items as we continue to create unique art here at Bay Horse Designs Studio.   www.bayhorsedesigns.com        

Hand-made wooden crosses covered in cowhide. Colors, hides, sizes, embellishments and styles vary. Prices range from $30.00 for the small cross (12" long, 8" across) and $35.00 for the larger cross (14" long, 11" across).

Horseshoe Dreamcatchers. These are real horseshoes embellished with glass beads, feathers and wire. Styles vary greatly. No two alike! Prices range from $20.00 (for small) and up to $25.00 (for larger, more embellishments).

Pony Pencils! These fun little ponies are hand-cut from pine wood and then hand-painted. The pencil is lightly glued in so if the pencil runs out just give it a twist and replace with a new one. Colors, markings and breeds vary. Each one is unique just like real ponies! $4.00 each. Keep an eye out for our Christmas Ponies coming soon!

Come on out and visit us!   This will be Bay Horse Designs debut weekend as a new vendor and WOW are we excited! 

There will be a wonderful collection of New Mexican arts and crafts, music, dance, a kid’s activity booth, in a beautiful shady landscaped setting. Bring a picnic, relax, and just enjoy the afternoon. Learn to hula hoop, or join the belly dancers Saturday afternoon.  

Independence Day Celebration, 10am-5pm * July 3rd & 4th

Musical Performances, Belly & Hula Dancers, ON Q Choir,

Come enjoy the fun, & help to support your local economy.

488 E Highway 333 in Tijeras, (Historic Route 66) just 7 miles East of ABQ * 505-281-9611 TOAAM@nm.net

Recently I completed a consignment portrait for a friend and co-workers birthday.  Her mom contacted me via my Bay Horse Designs website and thus the secret began… Although I work with Sarah nearly everyday at the Hippotherapy Program she had no idea her mom was conspiring behind her back to get a portrait done of Sarah’s new boy, a gorgeous young gelding named Drummer. Well, that is his barn name, his fancy show name is ”Sisters Last Star”.  But we all affectionately know him as Drummer.  Anyway, around the same time Sarah was also moving into a new apartment so I wanted to find a unique piece that she could incorporate into her home decor.  I searched hi and low and found a dark brown leather tray that would show Drummers color perfectly.  I watched him closely for weeks, trying to sneak some good reference pics of him when Sarah wasn’t looking, even had John stop by during his work day to try… young curious horses are hard to get good pics of!  Even our other co-workers were in on it, producing an extra copy of another pic that Sarah had mentioned she liked.  I did some sketches and finally sat down to get to work.  Once I painted him on the base of the tray I sealed it with a waterproof protectant then laid a single leather cord around the edges, on top of that I put a piece of UV glass, then braided three leather cords together to adhere the glass into the tray to provide more protection and so the glass would not fall out.  I have to tell you  making that leather braid was WAY more complicated than the actual painting!  I tried getting my Jack Russell Corky to hold one end with her mouth… that didn’t work, I tried holding it between my toes, just got a cramp!  then I tied it to a table leg… hour and half later I had a leather braid long enough to go around the tray but my fingers were all crossed and crampy!  Sheesh.  Anyway, below are some quick pictures I took with my cell phone, I know I need to get my own decent camera and stop using Johns!  I will “borrow” the painting back from Sarah one of these days and get some really nice ones.  I am pretty sure Sarah LOVED the painting,   I know I enjoyed painting him.  He is a beautiful boy and who knows you may see him in some future paintings.  Thank you to Sarah’s parents for letting me share in this wonderful birthday present.

This coming weekend (June 12-13, 2010 9am-5pm) Bay Horse Designs will be at Hammers and Hooves Horse Fair being held at the Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood NM.  There will be a World Championship Blacksmith Competitions, Demos and Clinics by NM Horse Trainers, Local Vendors and Artists.  And the admission price also gets you into the Wildlife West nature Park as well!  A fun filled family event!  Visit their website for more details.     www.hammersandhooveshorsefair.com