Artist Reference Guides
The following publications were written for artists who work in the equine collectibles industry. They contain information that other equine artists – and people who enjoy the fine details of visual identification of horse color – would find useful.
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An almost complete list of
Breed & Colors
This is the extensively updated sixth edition of Breeds & Colors. Designed as a guide for judges and exhibitors in model horse competitions, the guide is a concise reference for anyone interested in the history of color in horse breeds.
Painting More Realistic
Tobianos
Painting More Realistic Tobianos was the first in the "Guides for Artists and Collectors" series. Originally offered as as physical booklet through a yearly subscription, the series was discontinued in 2018. This is the original publication in digital form.
Basic Principles of
Pattern Design
Basic Principles of Pattern Design was the second in the "Guides for Artists and Collectors" series. Originally offered as as physical booklet through a yearly subscription, the series was discontinued in 2018. This is the original publication in digital form.