Six Miniaturists to Follow Right Now

There is talent, and then there's TALENT! Over the course of time I spent initially setting up my new shop, I really wanted to make sure I searched out a broad range of interesting, high-quality, super-artistic miniatures for my customers by artists who are super-talented. These artists are from all across the globe and not just in the United States since talent has no boundaries.

Here is a short list of some of those artist I encourage you to look into, if you don't know who they are already and follow them either on social media or through the various shows produced around the world. I'm excited to say I have work from some of these artists available for sale in my shop and invite you to take a look at the offering.

Maritza Moran

Where: United States

What: Hand Painted Furniture and Upolstery

Why: Her delicate and delicious flowers drawn on silk fabrics are absolutely dreamy!

The Hairy Potter

Where: United States

What: Extreme Pottery

Why: His one inch scale pieces are masterful, detailed and absolutely stunning!

Hernan Beljevic

Where: Argentina

What: Pub/Bar Replicas

Why: His use of various materials to achieve absolute perfection in fine scale miniature

Genziana Belle

Where: Italy

What: Wicker

Why: Intricate, amazing and painstaking detail makes these the must-have pieces for a roombox or scene!

Maria Jose Garcia

Where: LugART Petite Spain

What Shoes/Handbags

Why: Fanciful, runway-worthy pint sized fashions for (very) small feet and hands!

Emma @ParisMiniatures

Where: Paris France

What: Food&Deserts

Why: Tiny treats stir all the senses in scrumptuous and delectible detail!

Vintage Roombox in Miniature

There is a special place in my heart for vintage roomboxes. I found this one in particular on one of my absolute favorite sites called 1st Dibs (www.1stdibs.com) which sells a fantastic selection of art and antiques including old dollhouses and other decorative objects in miniature.

This roombox is from the 19th century and built in the Netherlands. It features an exceptionally delightful kitchen scene with a copper tea pot, a gold-framed landscape painting and what looks like a brass bed warmer hanging from the side wall! I also really love the warm blues and greens this artist used as well as the black and white checkered flooring.

I just look at these pieces and think about how much love, care and attention it took, throughout many years, generations and multiple centuries (!) to keep the it safe and available to be seen, enjoyed and marved at!! This is a testament to miniatures as a valued and appreciated decorative art form meant to survive for the continued delight, excitment and education of those who are fortunate to see it. #obeytheminiature

The Thorne Room Collection

OK, so probably the most incredible array of fine miniatures ever presented in. the. world. are the Thorne Rooms which are a collection of rooms, or roomboxes, featured at the Art Institite of Chicago. They were conceptualized and commissioned by Mrs. James Ward in the 1930's and 1940's and created to depict rooms of specific eras throughout history in 1/12th scale. If you ever get the chance to visit Chicago, it is an amazing treat to see these stunning works of art, design, architecture and history.

I was particularly inspired by the Thorne Rooms when deciding to open my shop because, like the exhibit in Chicago, I really wanted to bring these precious tiny treasures to life and present them in a way which could make people as excited and delighted as I am to be around them.