Favorite Artist Series - Model Horse Artist Molly Pengra

Molly with her horse My Dun Cruiser (Kid)

I met Molly Pengra of MP3 Model Horses and Tack around 2007 when I was holding American Heartland Live Show in Platte City, Missouri. 

It was a pretty instant friendship and we have had a lot of fun times since then. 

She is one of those hobby artists that does amazing work that has won several NAN cards, but she seems to be on the fringe of the hobby. Her books just recently closed, not due to hobby people filling them up, but real horse owners that want portraits of their horses. 

Molly works in pastels, pencils and acrylics and does a fantastic job in all colors. She has also made tack. Many of her pieces have NAN qualified for their owners as well as top ten'd at NAN. 

Breyer Classic QH - finish work by Molly

Breyer Traditional Indian Pony - finish work by Molly

Breyer Traditional Smart Chic O'Lena - finish work by Molly

Breyer SM G2 Stock horse - customization and finish work by Molly

Breyer SM Arabian - finish work by Molly

Breyer SM Foal - finish work by Molly

Breyer Traditional Wixom - customization and finish work by Molly

Peter Stone Chip Mule - finish work by Molly

Breyer Traditional Proud Arabian mare - finish work by Molly

Molly has been a show holder of several live shows over the years and always works to bring new blood to the hobby. She is always pushing for youth and novice showers to join in the fun. 

She has held virtual meet ups through most of the summer of 2020 to get hobby people working on models and communing with each other because there aren't any live shows to attend right now. They are always fun as the hobbyists that join share painting ideas and help each other out. 

I have a few models and tack my Molly. Her attention to detail is amazing. 

Burn This - ASB weanling filly in chestnut - Breyer ASB weanling - finish work by Molly

Alas Grey Earl - dapple grey Arabian - Breyer SM Arabian - finish work by Molly

Felix Felicis - Jumping Jack Resin to Appaloosa - finish work by Molly

Felix Felicis - Jumping Jack Resin with base and jump all done by Molly - finish work by Molly

Flash in the Sky - Paint mare - Breyer SM QH - finish work by Molly

Classic scale Western Saddle Set by Molly Pengra

Keep an eye out on Molly's offerings, her work is always something you need in you collection.