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The Winter 2009 issue of The BOAT is available online as a pdf file or on CD.
The Official RESS Newsletter
The
Realistic Equine Sculpture Society publishes a twice yearly newsletter. The newsletter's surprisingly nautical name reflects the fact that
as artists and small business owners we are "all in the same boat"; when we learn
from each other we can better serve our customers and in so doing thrive ourselves.
Please note that as of 2008 individual subscriptions to the BOAT will no longer be available. The BOAT will available to RESS members only as an e-zine or in PDF format on a CD for an extra $10 per year ($20 for foreign addresses).
To receive The BOAT and become a member, please fill out a RESS Membership Form to send with your payment. Membership
forms can be found and printed out here.
Payment is accepted via Paypal, check, or money order.
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Checks and money orders should be made payable to RESS and mailed to:
RESS Executive Director
P.O. Box 103
Campbell TX 75422
Questions? Email the Executive Director
Boat Contributions
To contribute material or make suggestions for The Boat, contact the Publications Officer:
Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
2008 RESS Publications Officer
P.O. Box 103
Campbell TX 75422
Email the Publications Officer
Back Issues of The Boat
RESS Members may log in to the RESS Forum and view past issues of the Boat online. Click here to go to the Member Only area.
Index of Back Issues
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Voyage 1 - January 1998
- Workshop Notebook: Equine Sculpture with Cammie Lundeen by Sandi Bendel Gaertner
- Workshop/Seminar Listings
- From Hobby to Business: Personal Experiences in Establishing a Merchant Credit Card Account by Thomas Bainbridge
- The Boat's Basic Library
- Making Contacts; Finding Small Business Resources by Lynn Fraley
- From Chaos to Order; Tracking Projects by Candace Liddy
Voyage 2 - April 1998
- Workshop Notebook: Anatomy in Clay (Equiken TM) workshop sponsored by Zahourek Systems Inc. by Kathy Curtis
- From Hobby to Business; Your Work, Your Rights, a Copyright Primer by Keren Gilfoyle-McGroarty
- Basic Graphic Design and Image for the Small Business, Part I by Sarah Tregay
- Bronze Casting Basics, Part I by Ann Moore
- Molding and Casting Your Own Resin Models, Part I by Dawn Deale
- The Boat's Basic Library
- Fighting with Failure by Sarah Minkiewicz
Voyage 3 - July 1998
- Workshop Notebook: Virtually Seamless Mold Making with Chapel
- Contracts: Yikes, I'm an Artist, not a Lawyer! by Susan Rudnicki
- Basic Graphic Design and Image for the Small Business, Part II by Sarah Tregay
- Bronze Casting Basics, Part II by Ann Moore
- Molding and Casting Your Own Resin Models, Part II by Dawn Deale
- Spanning the Spectrum, the Vitality of Versatility by Sarah Minkiewicz
- Shipping Artwork, Creative Crating and Other Useful Ideas by Candace Liddy
Voyage 4 - October 1998
- The Fine Art of Juried Art Shows, by Sarah Rose
- Painless Shipping, by Joan Berkwitz
- Mapping your Success, the Business Plan, by Lynn Fraley
- From Fantasy to Fact by Sarah Minkiewicz
- The Boat's Basic Library
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Voyage 5 - January 1999
- Sculpting 101: Working with Wire Armatures and Clay, by Sarah Rose
- From Left Field; Y2K Preparation and Other Economic Twists, by Kathy Curtis
- A Web Site Outlook, by DeeAnn B. Kjelshus
- Workshop/Seminar Listings
- Handy Tips
Voyage 6 - April 1999
- How to Get a Foot in the Door...Your Guide to a Happy Relationship with a Gallery, by Sandy Tomezik
- "B" is for Biomechanics, by Sonya K. Johnson, DPM
- Organizing your Workspace, by Sarah Rose
- A Virtual Studio Tour, featuring the workspace of Karen Gerhardt
- The Boat's Basic Library
- In the Chart Room, an update on the development of the Bylaws for the RESS
- Workshop Listings
- Handy Tips
Voyage 7 - July 1999
- How to Get a Foot in the Door...Part Two, by Sandy Tomezik
- "B" is for Biomechanics, Part Two by Sonya K. Johnson DPM
- Time Management Tips by Susan Rudnicki
- A Virtual Studio Tour, featuring the workspace of Lori Daniels
- The Boat's Basic Library
- In the Chart Room, an update on the development of the Bylaws for the RESS
- Workshop Listings
- Handy Tips
Voyage 8 - October 1999
- RESS Update
- "B" is for Biomechanics, Part Three by Sonya K. Johnson, DPM
- Making a Silicone Mold for Resin Casting a Soft Clay Sculpture by Pamela DeMuth
- Customer Service by Susan Rudnicki
- Call for Sculptors
- Model Horse Industry in the News
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Voyage 9 - January 2000
- At Your Fingertips, An Introduction to Sculpting Tools by Lynn Fraley
- A Legal Primer: The Five "Ws" of Seeking Professional Help by Margaret Thompson
- A Virtual Studio Tour with Sarah Minkiewicz
- The Boat's Basic Library
- Workshop Listings
Voyage 10 - April 2000
- An Introduction to Using an Airbrush by Teresa Bobis
- Putting Out the Welcome Mat for Customers by Maggie Schneider
- Workshop Review: Mastering the Art of Negotiation
- RESS Sculpture Contest Winner Announced
- Road Warriors: Artists Share Tips for Business Travel by Lynn Fraley
- The Boat's Basic Library
- Workshop Listings
Voyage 11 - July 2000
- Playing in Mud the Pour Horse Way by Lynn Fraley and Joan Berkwitz
- From Hobby to Business: Adventures in Building a Business Plan, Part I by Susan Rudnicki
- Workshop Review: Equine Anatomy taught by David Klass, reviewed by Sarah Rose
- An Introduction to Using an Airbrush, Part 2 by Teresa Bobis
- RESS Resin Ordering Information
- A Breath of Fresh Air: Studio Ventilation by Lynn Fraley
- The Boat's Basic Library
- Workshop Listings
Voyage 12 - October 2000
- From Hobby to Business: Adventures in Building a Business Plan, Part II by Susan Rudnicki Hurst
- The Boat's Basic Library
- Virtual Studio Tour with Sandi Bendel Gaertner
- The Safe Studio: What's In That Stuff Anyway? By Lynn Fraley
- An Introduction to using an Airbrush, Part 3 by Teresa Bobis Polyak
- Workshop Listings
- Workshop Review: 2000 LA Mid-Winter Dressage Faire, featuring Dr. Hillary Clayton, by Elaine Lindelef
- RESS Resin Ordering Information
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Voyage 13 - January 2001
- Workshop Review: RESS Conformation Clinics at BreyerFest 2000, by Candace Liddy
- From Hobby to Business: It's Tax Time! by Susan Rudnicki Hurst
- Virtual Studio Tour: Laf'n Bear Sculpture Studio - Lynn Fraley
- Handy Tips
- Digital Cameras: Is One Right for You? by Sonya Johnson
- Workshop Listings
- Coveting the Clock: Simple Mass Production Techniques to Improve Productivity and Efficiency in the Studio, Part I, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- The Boat's Basic Library
- Start the New Year with ONE New Calendar by Laurie Jo Jensen
- RESS Resin Ordering Information
Voyage 14 - April/May 2001
- RESS, Inc. is Official!
- RESS Resin Ordering Information
- Meet the Sculptor of the RESS Fresian, Tracie Caller
- How X-Ray Vision Helps to Build a Horse, by Lynn Fraley
- The Boat's Basic Library
- RESS Retreat to Feature Dr. Deb Bennett!
- Who's Who: Behind the Scenes at RESS, Inc. Profiles on Vice President Elaine Lindelef, Treasurer Kathy Curtis and Secretary Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- Vendor Opportunities: Artisan's Gallery at BreyerFest and Artisan Showcase at Equilocity
- RESS Membership Information
- Handy Tips
- Workshop Listings
- Coveting the Clock: Simple Mass Production Techniques to Improve Productivity and Efficiency in the Studio, Part II, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
Voyage 15 - September 2001
- RESS News
- RESS Resin Ordering Information
- RESS Limited Edition Sculpture Contest for 2002
- RESS Officers Contact Information
- On-Line Veterinary Classic, by Lynn Fraley
- The Boat's Basic Library
- RESS Retreat to Feature Dr. Deb Bennett!
- California Gold! RESS Retreat Information
- A Visit to the Kasper Foundation for Equine Art, by Kathy Curtis
- Seeing Is Believing: Improving Visual Balance by the Use of Flow, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- From Hobby to Business: Virtual Storefronts, by Lynn Fraley
- Ports of Call on the Web
- The Model Horse Gallery: Alive and Well! by Susan Hurst
- RESS Membership Information
- Handy Tips
- Workshop Listings
- Who's Who: Behind the Scenes at RESS, Inc. Profiles on President Laurie Jo Jensen, Publications Officer Susan Rudnicki Hurst, and The Boat design and production coordinator Karen Gerhardt
Voyage 16 - December 2001
- RESS News
- RESS Positions Available: Call for Nominations for Vice President, Recording Officer, Public Relations Officer, and various committee members
- RESS Officers Contact Information
- RESSMembers Internet Group is up and running!
- RESS Internet Chatter
- Handy Tips
- RESS Limited Edition Sculpture Contest for 2002
- RESS Membership Information
- Workshop Listings
- Review of The Fall 2001 Realistic Equine Sculpture Society Retreat, by Darian Buckles
- From Hobby to Business: Unraveling the RESS Member Policy Form, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- RESS Resin Ordering Information
- My Experience at "From Wire to Whinny" with Lynn Fraley, by Simrat Khalsa
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Voyage 17 - March 2002
- Dazed by Dapples: How to Paint a Realistic Dapple Grey, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
Handy Tips, by Sarah Rose
- RESS Internet Chatter
- RESS Positions Available
- "From Head to Toe": Review of Lynn Fraley's Workshop, by Simrat Khalsa
- (Nearly) Free Money! Information on Art Grants, by Lynn Fraley
- Ports of Call: Websites of Interest to RESS Members
- Workshop Listings
- Back Issue Bonanza! Full Listing of back issues of The Boat
- No Mystery! Indoor (and Outdoor) Photography with Available Light, by Linda Subias
Voyage 18 - June 2002
- The New RESS Resin Contest (rules and entry information)
- Reality: In the Artist's Eye, by Darian Buckles
- "Canter" Magazine to Debut this Summer, reported by Susan Hurst
- Handy Tips from Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- "Pro to Pro" Column to Debut in September 2002 issue, reported by Susan Hurst
- Messo Mayhem! - How to create veining, moles, ergots and chestnuts, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- Virtual Studio Tour, by Susan Rudnicki Hurst
- RESS Internet Chatter
- RESS Positions Available
- Ports of Call: Websites of Interest to RESS Members
- Workshop Listings
- Recommended "Must Haves" for Reference Books, a brief bibliography by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
Voyage 19 - September 2002
- Meet RESS's New Vice President, Melissa Ann Gaulding
- Amendments to the RESS Bylaws
- The New RESS Resin Contest (rules and entry information)
- Techniques - Pastels, by Jennifer Danza
- Basics to Consider When Starting a Business, by Elaine Lindelef
- Breyerfest Seminars: Dr. Deb Bennett and Lesli Kathman, as reviewed by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- RESS Technique Booklet Now Available
- Pro to Pro: Accounting Software vs. Spreadsheets, Tracking Inventory, by Teresa Polyak
- Walk On Top: Basic Knowledge of This Basic Gait, by Darian Buckles
- RESS Internet Chatter
- Workshop Listings
Voyage 20 - December 2002
- The Master's Edge, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- Keep Safety in Mind
- RESS Grant Opportunity
- Adventures with Masking Techniques, Part I, by Kristin Berkery
- Handy Hints, by Pamala Hutton
- Walk on Top: Trot - Suspension in Two Time, by Darian Buckles
- Virtual Studio Tour, by Jennifer Kistler
- Pro to Pro: Professional Answers to Questions, by Teresa Polyak
- Workshop Listings
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Voyage 21 - March 2003
- Meet the New RESS Officers
- The Master's Edge, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- Ready for Take Off? by Lynn Fraley
- RESS Painting Contest
- Canter: The Horse's Waltz, by Darian Buckles
- Adventures with Masking Techniques, Part II, by Kristin Berkery
- Workshop Listings
Voyage 22 - June 2003
- 2003 RESS Grant Recipient Annoucement
- RESS Board Seeks Coordinator for Sculpture Critique Program
- Announcing Spinnaker - Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig's New Mini Sculpture
- 2003 RESS Sculpture Contest Winner: Let Fly by Tibbi Searcher
- On Being a Blockhead, by Melissa Gaulding
- RESS Challenge for Finish at MAR
- RESS Quintessence Painting Contest Results
- Workshop Listings
- Issue Bonus! RESS Finish Contest Winners
Voyage 23 - September 2003
- 2003 RESS Grant Essay, "It Is Not Precious," by Danielle Feldman
- Internet Chatter: Sculpting Manes and Tails, reported by Susan Hurst
- Meet the New RESS Officers
- Meet the Candidates
- Handy Tips, by Mariah Hjerppe
- Where'd Ya Get Those Peppers: How to Realistically Paint an Eyeball, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- Getting Paid for Your Work, Part 1: Cash, Checks, Money Orders, Cashier's Checks or Paypal, by kathy Curtis
- All in Good Form: Tracking Orders Accurately, by Lynn Fraley
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Voyage 24 - Winter 2004
- Results from the Fall 2003 RESS Members Survey, reported by Lynn Fraley
- All Hands On Deck: RESS Volunteer Opportunities
- Wire to Whinny Goes Mini!, by Melissa Gaulding
- RESS Individual Grant Announcement
- Silken Tresses: A Handy Technique for Sculpting Manes, Tails, and Feathers, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- Stretches for Artists, by Kristin Berkery
- RESS at Breyerfest 2003, by Melissa Gaulding
- Getting Paid for Your Work, Part 2: How Long to Wait, by Kathy Curtis
Voyage 25 - Spring 2004
- What a Challenge!, reported by Melissa Gaulding
- All Hands On Deck: Volunteer Opportunities
- Missed with Love, by Joan Berkwitz
- Grant My Wish, by Melissa Gaulding
- Making a Simple Box Mold for Small Quantity Resin Casting, by Karen Gerhardt
- Avoiding Common Pitfalls: The Ten Most Common Mishaps in Sculpture, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
Voyage 26 - Summer 2004
- Call for Entries to 2005 Sculpture Contest
- Fall Fiesta RESS Challenge Report! by Des Corbett
- All Hands On Deck: Looking for Volunteers
- A Few Handy Tips and Tricks! by Jennifer Kistler, Riverside Equine Artistry
- The 2nd Annual RESS Finishwork Contest Results
- Who's Who: RESS Board Members & Officers
- Pigment Pandemonium: Some Methods to My Madness by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- RESS Membership Renewal Form
Voyage 27 - Fall 2004
- Gwen Reardon’s Attitude & Action Seminar by Jennifer Kroll, 2004 RESS Education Grant recipient
- All Hands On Deck: Looking for Volunteers
- Seeing Spots: Part 1 - A guide to identifying pinto patterns by Melissa Mistretta
- Glazing Chinas; Some Basics and Helpful Tips by Joan Berkwitz
- Who's Who: RESS Board Members & Officers
- Studio Tips and Photos by Lynn Fraley
- RESS Lost Member Survey
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Voyage 28 - Winter 2005
- Upcoming RESS Challenge Events and non-RESS Events
- Introducing the 2005 RESS President - Alicia Vogle
- All Hands On Deck: Looking for Volunteers
- Prepping Instructions for Resin and Plastic Sculptures by Danielle S. Feldman
- A Talk with Artist Tibbi Searcher by Alicia Vogle
- Who's Who: RESS Board Members & Officers
- Building a Greenware station Tips and photos provided by Lynn Fraley
- Issue Bonus! The 2005 Reference List Courtesy of Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- Announcing the RESS Techniques Booklet 2!
- 2005 RESS Donation for NAMHSA - Spinnaker Fnished by Stephanie Blaylock
Voyage 29 - Spring 2005
- Seeing Spots: Part 2 - A guide to identifying pinto patterns by Melissa Mistretta
- All Hands On Deck: Looking for Volunteers
- Who's Who: RESS Board Members & Officers
- Q&A with Artist Kate Schick by Karen Beeson
- Tips to Becoming a Successful Artist by Johnny W. Morlan
- Announcing the RESS Techniques Booklet 2!
Voyage 30 - Summer 2005
- Equality and Balance, Tips for Measuring Bone Lengths Part 1: Equality by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- All Hands On Deck: Looking for Volunteers
- Copyright Infringement and Your Creative Health by Alan Bamberger
- Who's Who: RESS Board Members & Officers
- Catch my Eye - Ten Reasons I will Throw Money at You! by Heather Malone-Bogle
- Proper Packing Techniques by Danielle S. Feldman
Voyage 31 - Fall 2005
- Equality and Balance, Part 2: Balance by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- All Hands On Deck: Looking for Volunteers
- Q&A with Artist Jennifer Irwin by Karen Beeson
- Who's Who: RESS Board Members & Officers
- Issue Bonus! RESS Finish Contest 2005 1st Place Category Winners
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Voyage 32 - Winter 2006
- Your Best Foot Forward Photography Tips by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig
- All Hands On Deck: Looking for Volunteers
- Meet Your Board
- Quality is Key - But just what is it? by Melanie Miller
- RESS Rewards
- Who's Who: RESS Board Members & Officers
Voyage 33 - Spring 2006
- Adventures in Painting with Richness and Vibrancy by Steph Michaud
- All Hands On Deck: Looking for Volunteers
- RESS Rewards
- Protect Yourself: Selling in Public Venues by Georgia England
- Create a Carrying Case for Clay Sculptures by Melanie Miller
- 2006 Finishwork Exhibition Rules
- 2006 Sculpture Exhibition Results
- Who's Who: RESS Board Members & Officers
Voyage 34 - Summer 2006
- W2W Report by Carol Huddleston
- All Hands On Deck: Looking for Volunteers
- Play it Safe! A Sculptor's Guide to Safe Horse Handling by Melanie Miller
- 2006 Artisan's Gallery Report by Julie Propes
- RESS Rewards
- Spinnaker Online Glazing Exhibition
- 2007 Membership Programs
- Your RESS Board: Directors, Officers, & Assistants
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