Gerard Klein Hofmeijer Preserves Period Dutch Architecture in Fine Miniature Scale
Gerard Klein Hofmeijer, a native of Utrecht, The Netherlands, is a classically trained scientist who has admired, loved and constructed miniatures since childhood. Klein Hofmeijer works in a variety of scales between 1:50 and 1:100 to replicate historic buildings, houses, garden vignettes and 3D facades. His work offers a glimpse into the classic Dutch architectural style of the past and Dutch influence on contemporary design. A special exhibit of Mr. Klein Hofmeijer's 3D fac
Open House Celebration of New Works by IGMA Fellow and Wildlife Miniaturist Beth Freeman-Kane Sunday
Join us on Sunday, October 16 from 3-5pm at D. Thomas Fine Miniatures for a celebration of new works by wildlife miniaturist Beth Freeman-Kane. This is a great chance to meet the artist and review her latest works on exhibition in the Gallery. A lifelong resident of South Africa, Freeman-Kane (a fellow of the International Guild of Miniature Artisans and signature member of the Miniature Artists of America) creates miniatures utilizing sculpture, painting techniques and mixed
Auction Registration is Open: World's Smallest Pink Ribbon Pin
Registration is now open for the auction of the world’s smallest Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon Pin commissioned by D. Thomas Fine Miniatures and created by miniaturist Bill Studebaker. D. Thomas Fine Miniatures has partnered with Bidsquare, the online auctioneer, to conduct the sale starting October 18 and ending October 25. Click here to register and bid. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Race for the Cure sponsored by Susan G. Komen Foundation. Darren T. S
Beth Freeman-Kane Celebrates the Rich and Diverse Wildlife of the Hudson River Valley in the Palm of
Each day Beth Freeman-Kane rejoices in the many rich splendors of nature in her family’s log cabin in semi-rural Assagay near Durban in KwaZu\u-Natal, South Africa. Her unique expression of personal joy comes from appreciating the lush green valley, abundant with bird life she looks out onto from her studio window and by recreating fine scale miniature renditions of fauna and flora indigenous to her native South African backyard and from species found across the globe. These
Eames Chairs, Open Floor Plans and Sub-Zero Refrigerators—For Your Dollhouse
The Wall Street Journal, Monday, October 3, 2016 – Michele Volonino bought a little fixer-upper this spring for a song, figuring she could improve the Victorian with a wee bit of gut renovation.She grabbed a saw and removed a load-bearing wall to open the kitchen to the dining room. She reinforced the room with wood beams, which she stained to match the dark-wood floors she installed. The result evoked the “shabby chic” style she favors, although it was tricky getting her fin
World's Smallest Pink Ribbon Pin Expected to Make a Big Impact in the Fight Against Breast Cance
D. Thomas Fine Miniatures is pleased to announce the commission of the world’s smallest Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon Pin. The company has partnered with Bidsquare, the online auctioneer, to conduct the sale starting October 18 and ending October 25 with preview and registration beginning Oct 9. Click here to register and bid. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Race for the Cure sponsored by Susan G. Komen Foundation. Darren T. Scala, Founder of D. Thomas Fine
