Miniatures
I'm often asked "Why do you paint so small?" There are several reasons.
I love painting miniatures. They create awe. People are amazed. I'm always amazed. When I step back from one of these paintings I get surprised, and then I'm compelled to draw closer again to see the details. Minatures do just that, they draw you in, and the rest of the big world around you goes away.
I also get a sense of completion when I paint miniatures, and that feels great. Most often I can complete a miniature in 1 or 2 sittings. Not true of some of the more detailed images, but regardless, they don't take me as long as a large painting might. And as an artist, I feel as if I've accomplished something.
"I don't have anymore wall space." People tell me that all the time. Miniatures solve this dilemma. They can be framed to fit in a bookcase or on a shelf, or framed a bit bigger for added emphasis, but still fit in the area between a door and the corner. And you can have an original piece of art that's affordable.
All good reasons, I think.
I consider a Miniature painting anything under 5" in either direction, (in some cases, I may cheat a bit). This is the requirement of the Miniature Painters, Sculptures & Gravers Society of Washington D.C. (www.mpsgs.com), where I've been a part of their annual exhibition at The Mansion at Strathmore for the last 3 years.
Nearly all of my original watercolor paintings are done on paper with torn edges and can be floated in a frame to show this raw edge. For an example, please feel free to contact me. The prices below are the cost of the paintings without frames.
