Hello and Welcome!

Welcome to Beauty Marked Model Equines! I used to be known associated with the name Rebel Yell Farms about 6 or so years ago, but I had to leave the model horse hobby due to, oh you know life. It sucks huh? I have recently gotten back into the hobby and wanted to find a new name for myself that reflects more about who I am and my personality. Rebel Yell Farms is a great name for an angsty, moody teenager's model horse farm, but doesn't really who I am now.

So who am I? My name is Alyson Ben-Yehuda and I am a Southern California native. I'm a beauty editor and writer by trade and pony lover in my spare time. While I love my plastic ponies dearly, I am extremely passionate about my work in the beauty industry. Thus, Beauty Marked is born.

In addition to collecting model horses, I hope to soon be showing in at least online photo shows through TOPSA. I also want to try my hand at mail-in shows through MEPSA, and work my way up to the experience level where I feel comfortable going to a live show like BreyerWest or Las Vegas Live. But first thing's first - gotta learn to work this darn camera and its macro lense. :)

And oh yes, I also like to paint. Or pastel, as the case may be. I am very much still a novice in the area of repainting but I am learning and enjoying. I someday hope to remake horses too. Hopefully someday I'll be good enough to create some winners and take a few commissions. Until then, I can definitely point you in the direction of some artists whose work I admire. When I find resources that help me in my learning process, I will share them via the Links section!

If you're new to the hobby (or returning like I am) and want to buddy up and learn together, I'd love to hear from you.