Excited to learn that miniaturist David Iriarte will unveil new work at the upcoming Tom Bishop International Show which begins on Friday, April 29 at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare and ends on Sunday, May 1, 2022. The following describes his new work, in his words, adapted from a post on Mr. Iriarte's Instagram account along with photographs used with his permission. His latest work is a replication of a King Louis XIV Bureau Mazarin in 1/12 scale which originated in the middle

Do you want to take your love of miniatures to the next level? Join me for my webinar "How to Build an Awesome Miniatures Collection!" on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 7pm ET - link below and register ($9.99 speaker fee). Miniature printer's box above filled with miniatures (artist unknown) In this webinar, I’ll share my tips for assembling the best assortment of tiny treasures for the biggest delight with the greatest value! I’ll start with a brief history of miniatures collectin

I'm thrilled to introduce artist and IGMA Fellow Althea Crome as the featured guest at our next D. Thomas Miniatures Patrons Club event on Thursday, April 21 at 7pm ET. Althea is best known for her incredible micro-knit sweaters which double as masterful works of art. (Photo: Courtesy of Althea Crome). Hit the "Learn More" button below for more information about becoming a member! Members will hear about Althea's journey as an artist and see some of her incredible work up c

#10BestMinis: Cats & Minis Edition! You know what today is…so I found the #10BestMinis which feature felines and accounts you need to follow if you love #cats and #minis: 1. Miss Tibbs @missy.miniatures 2. Caesar @scaled_realm_minis 3. The Amazing Moro @baytreedollhouses 4. Velvet the Cornish Rex @midlife_minis 5. Mochi @loriemarshceramics 6. Minti from @strawberry.thief.miniatures 7. Mia @bamaluzhome 8. Mainecoon Kittens @minipropertydeveloper 9. Pixie @mini_moderns 1

Are you looking to sell your adored collection of miniatures? Join my free webinar on Saturday, April 23 at 10am ET when I will talk about all of your options if you are interested in selling your adored collection. Perhaps you are downsizing your assortment or looking to make room for more miniatures (who knew little things take up so much space?!). Maybe you are helping a friend or family member find happy homes for their miniatures or looking to make sure that your colle

I scoured the Gram this week and found the #10BestMinis with great spaces in miniature crafted by artists with some serious interior design skills! Oh, and I threw in a full size space just to show you how perfectly scaled the rest have been designed (can you tell which one it is?) 1. Regal red small space: Rosanne Brathwaite @suitecitywoman https://www.instagram.com/suitecitywoman 2. Tiny summertime fun: Teresa @theminibeachhouse https://www.instagram.com/theminibeac... 3

The celebration of the arrival of Spring continues at the Hudson River Musuem in Yonkers, New York with my spring flower show on view through May 2022. I've partnered with several very talented floral miniaturists this year to help adorn some of the rooms at Nybelwyck Hall, the fantastical miniature manse in the permanent collection at the museum located in the historic Hudson River Valley, just north of New York City. Nybelwyck Hall is the extraordinary 26-room dollhouse