Susan Renaker Nikas, who owns and manages Hagen-Renaker, paints a horse figurine. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Susan Renaker Nikas owns and manages Hagen-Renaker, which was established by her father 70 years ago in San Dimas. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Hagen-Reneker has thrived and sometimes barely survived making ceramic animal miniatures. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
