Ralphie Paint Test and more

Hello, The recent Christmas offer for these Ralphie Paint Test pieces went really fast. All the pieces are gone. However, you can still special order the mice pieces and the natural bronze version listed below.

Hope you have a great Holiday Season.

Randall

Rare List - Miniatures by Randall Zadar

Email the Studio: zadarstudios@juno.com

RALPHIE PAINT TESTS
Have you ever wondered what Ralphie from The Christmas Story Movie would have looked like in a different color bunny costume? Now you can know. I went ahead and painted 11 different Paint Test versions of Ralphie for this Christmas Season. Do you need a unique miniature gift this year? Here is the perfect gift. These are all for sale on a first come, first serve basis and you must purchase from your dealer. Please respond to the studio by email only as that is my best way to keep track of who ordered first. Then let your dealer know. There is time to get one for Christmas. If you are interest, don't delay. Issue price is $85.00 each. Will be signed and marked "Paint Test" on the bottom. Ralphie is 7/8" tall, bronze-cast and hand-painted in oils.

BLAST OFF and ICE CREAM - SPECIAL EDITION

Last summer I designed and cast these two mice pieces, but after working on the colors for awhile, I was never really happy with the outcome. So I decided to not issue the pieces and melt the editions down. I actually put the pieces in the bronze pile to be melted down next cast. However, I did make some prototypes for the Chicago International Show last spring. Some collectors saw the pieces and asked for one, but I still didn't plan on making them. Recently I was asked again to make a small edition of special order pieces so I tried the coloration one last time. This time I am happy with the final look so I am going to make some for collectors who order them.

"Blast Off" is a miniature story scene featuring a mouse who just lit the fuse on a rocket and is waiting for it to take off. He is holding his ears because he knows it will be loud. "Ice Cream" tells the story of a girl mouse who is getting ready to eat her favorite mint ice cream cone.

If you are interested, you must order through your dealer. Work will start on these in about a week, so let me know soon if you are interested. These will be non numbered but will have "special edition" written on the bottom. Issue price is $95.00 each. Again, you must order the pieces through your dealer. You will not automatically receive it even if you are a Reserve Collector. Blast Off is 7/8" tall, bronze-cast and hand-painted in oils. Ice Cream in 5/8" tall, bronze-cast and hand-painted in oils.




DRESSAGE and BORN FREE in Natural Bronze

Here is another special order item available to collectors. Dressage and Born Free in a natural bronze version with an antique finish. I will start working on these in a few weeks so if you are interested, contact your dealer and place an order. Issue price is $75.00 each. Dressage and Born free are 7/8" tall and cast in foundry bronze

The beautiful wood display dome is by Charles Lewandowski.


Zadar Miniatures Dealers:Marlene Shoalts, 419-836-9227 - Ohio
Gayle Harrison, 214-691-7467 - Texas
Larrianne Hilditch, 805-289-1508 - California
Beverly Simon, 800-413-2040 - Georgia

A Complete Collection of Zadar Miniatures

Every now and then I have to mention that there is a complete collection of Zadar Miniatures for sale. Every piece from number one to current number 203. This collection is from the beginning in 1994 to current pieces. These are serial number 5. This collection is for the serious art collector or a museum collection. You will not find a complete collection like this offered. Contact me for more information. Serious inquires only; this is a high-ticket collection. Will not separate pieces.

Randall Zadar

    Sculptor/Zadar Studios

Bronze Casting of a Sword

Hi, I saw this cool video on YouTube of casting a bronze sword in the ancient way. I thought it was interesting. Amazing discovery of adding tin to copper to make bronze. The bronze is so much stronger than just copper. I know after working with the stuff for about 20 years, it is a wonderful metal and absolutely perfect for sculpture. I love the stuff. I will be posting more information about bronze casting in the future. Check this out:

Randall Zadar
Sculptor
Zadar Studios

Street Artist Finished

Hi, I just finished up "Street Artist" bronze miniature. The pieces have been shipped to the dealers and is ready to order. Click HERE for dealer listing.

New Miniature Figurine

"Street Artist" A new miniature figurine featuring a Street Artist painting a picture. In the style of a Venetian Street Artist painting pictures for tourists. A highly detailed and complex bronze figurine. Available Now. Details: Cast in Foundry Bronze. Hand-painted in oils. Limited Edition of 75 signed and numbered pieces. Height: 1", Issue price: $125.00.

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New Release - "Street Artist"

Hello friends,

I decided to give a sneak peak to collectors of the next three new releases from the studio. The first of the three I am working on now will be ready in mid to late August 2012. This piece is called Street Artist. I started work on this piece about three years ago and then put it away. Sometimes I start pieces then let them sit until the time seems right to release them.

The theme of this piece is an artist painting a picture while sitting on some steps along a street somewhere like Venice. The painting is of a boat so he is possibly near some water. To me it seems like he is selling these paintings to tourists.

I really like the body language of this piece. The inspiration came from an old capodimonte porcelain figurine that I have always liked. I really enjoy the way he is holding his brush while he checks his work on his painting.

If you enjoy art and support artists, this will be a special piece for your collection. Limited edition of 75 pieces, issue price is $125.00. Cast in Bronze and hand-painted. Available in mid to late August. Please visit www.zadarstudios.com to reserve one today.

Thanks for looking,

Randall Zadar
Sculptor/Zadar Studios

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New Release - "Miss Lexie"

Hello friends,

The next new release is called, Miss Lexie. I named this piece after my daughter Alexis. The piece features an elegant girl in a beautiful dress. I really like the detail and coloration of this piece. The piece has a very delicate look and will display great in your collection or miniature setting.

The piece is a limited edition of 75 pieces. Issue price is $75.00 and available in early September 2012. The piece stands at 7/8 of an inch. Cast in bronze and hand-painted. For ordering information, go to www.zadarstudios.com

Thanks for looking,
Randall Zadar
Sculptor/Zadar Studios

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New Release - "Merry Christmas"

Hello friends,

The third new release is called Merry Christmas. This fun piece features Santa Claus popping out of the chimney with his arms out wide, celebrating Christmas. I really like the action of this piece and it is very eye catching.

I  have been recently trying to make pieces in time for seasonal events, which is hard to always have them, ready in time. This piece will be ready in October 2012 so there is plenty of time to order one as a gift for you or someone else. The piece looks great in a collection or miniature setting.

Produced in a limited edition of 75 pieces. Issue price is $75.00. Cast in bronze and hand-painted. For ordering information, please visit www.zadarstudios.com.

Thanks for looking,

Randall Zadar
Sculptor/Zadar Studios

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