For the 20th anniversary of the Arena, we are bringing back the Custom Spotlight on a monthly basis! We want to showcase the talent and creativity of our custom community. Each month a new customizer will be chosen.
For our July Spotlight we have starbritesprinkles!
How did you get started customizing ponies?I've always been creative, and I was inspired by the early customizers' works (Woosie, whippetluv, Aikarin, poniesyeah, sevenbelles) to try my hand at it.
How long have you been customizing ponies?Since late 2007, so... 15 years.
Where do you get the ideas for your custom ponies? What inspires you?I find ideas everywhere. A flower, a wrapped gift, a landscape, a pretty fabric pattern. I keep a folder on my PC of things that I like online and a bulletin board of print media inspiration.
Has your style or process changed from when you started?Yes, it's evolved with each custom that I finish.
What's the hardest part of customizing?Right now? Finding time to do it. When I'm doing it, I probably struggle the most with making the eyes symmetrical. I also curse at my airbrush a lot.
What do you like most about customizing?Like baking a lovely batch of cupcakes also is to me, painting a pony is a creative escape. I don't have to concentrate on anything other than what I'm doing in the moment.
Do you have a favorite custom you've made? (please include a pic or link if you can)These girls were very difficult to make, but I love the finished products. (So excited to see Basic Fun! bring them to life, btw, and using two of my names.)
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loginWhat was your first custom? Do you still have it? (include a pic or link here too if you can)It's My First Custom, Charlie BrownShe was a gift for my best friend, so I don't have her. But she still does.
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loginWhat supply can't you live without?FabriTac, Testors Dullcote, and a good, red sable detail brush.
Do you do other types of art?I sing, play the clarinet, and bake. I used to write, but not so much anymore. I have skill when given a prompt, but I feel like my writing is too corny when left to my own devices. LOL.
What tips can you offer customizers just starting out?Be open to
constructive criticism. You aren't going to start off being the best, and that's OK. We all learn a little from each other. Take inspiration from others, but also develop your own style.
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