Kevätkyy - Baby Spring Adder

[Griffin]

The third part of the Four Seasons set I was commissioned to do, the summer pony is still in the making. The first two, Baby Harefoot & Baby Owl Feather, can be viewed here.

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The commissioner asked for a snake themed pony for spring. The symbol wasn't perhaps the best choice as it may look as if the adder was going to eat the eggs, lol... but after trying on a few spring themed options we settled on the bird nest.

The bait was FT Tic-tac-toe with ugly brown discolouration all over her body and manky hair. I carved her tooth off, sculpted the adder with Apoxie Sculpt and painted her in acrylics, light spring-time green and white gradients to represent snow. She was rehaired in Dollyhair nylon, I don't remember all the colours but I think I used at least White Witch, Golden Sand, Mermaid and possibly Gingerbread or some other medium brown. The hair was braided and boiled for crimpled curls.

The pic says 2011 as she was actually completed last year, I finally got round to styling her hair and taking photos in February, lol. Must start working on the last pony and finally finish this project which has taken me a couple of years now, eh...

[daizysellers]

I like it even though you are right, it does kinda look like the snake is after the eggs (though I prefer the eggs over..say a bunny).  She is really pretty and I love your hair combination.

[lilacamy931]

beautiful work hon! the detail is simply amazing

[nuttertasha]

oh i love her the details are amazing it does kinda look like the snake is goner it the eggs but it looks fab

[Shajana]

So cute great work I really love it!

[kittybethy]

Darling! I love her!

[Griffin]

Thank you. I'm pretty fond of her haid blend myself, if I may say so.

[Saja]

They make a great set, looking forward to seeing the last one!

[BlackCurtains]

Ooo, what a different take on a spring custom. I love it! The snake's head looks awesome, and I dig those colors and her hair. Very cool

[steffers29madds]

I love those colors and to me it looks like the snake is guarding the eggs...overprotective mother.   Beautiful hairblend.

[Izrabeth]

Love her!!!! 

[PurpleTracy]

All of them are soo sweet. Great concept and painting!

[lovesbabysquirmy]

Very pretty!  She reminds me of a childhood book I had growing up... about snakes and birds' nests and eggs, actually. 

[mayanbutterfly]

What an interesting custom! Nice job!

[Sokkis]

Lovely! Those colors are to die for. <3