Within spaces not much larger than a piece of paper, Barcelona artist Mar Cerdà creates painstakingly intricate dioramas made solely of watercolor painted paper. If you’re a fan of Wes Anderson, you’ll especially appreciate the three scenes…
It’s nearly been a year since we first introduced you to miniature diorama master Tanaka Tatsuya. The Japanese artist has continued to create impressive miniature scenes using life’s most mundane objects and the tiniest of people and…
For every day of the year, for the past four years, Japanese artist Tanaka Tatsuya has created miniature dioramas using everyday objects and tiny figures. In his imaginative world, almonds are surfboards, a cantaloupe is…
It’s been awhile since we last featured miniature diorama master Tatsuya Tanaka. I was so relieved to see that he’s continued his Miniature Calendar series, which he first began in 2011. Tatsuya is a master…
I really admire designer Jess Hannah’s ability to design such simple, yet timeless and rich, pieces of jewelry. I’m especially loving her latest DUET collection for J. Hannah, an abstract study in duos. 14k gold…
Even after all these years, I’m still completely blown away by the creativity of miniature diorama artists. So you imagine how delighted I was to recently discover photographer Derrick Lin‘s miniature series. Using only his iPhone, a desk lamp,…
Summer is finally here and with the cold, wet spring (and winter) we just survived, I couldn’t be more thrilled for a season of weekend getaways. The best thing about living in the Bay Area is…
A few things instantly came to mind when I first laid eyes on Aquazzura’s pom pom sandals. 1. Why didn’t I think of this?! 2. Insert salsa dancing emoji here. 3. Must DIY, stat. Boom. So there…
How incredible are these handmade forts? Cheeriup thickets are the brainchild of Kelly English, a mom who was inspired by her own daughter’s imaginative play. Each indoor, outdoor and miniature fort is made to order using willow branches and…
Remember Lorraine Loots, the artist who took on a 365 day challenge of creating one miniature painting, on a 10cm x 10cm piece of paper, for every day for an entire year? Well, she’s at it…
Artist Amy Bennet doesn’t just stop at creating beautifully complex miniature dioramas. She paints them as still lifes, making them look like tilt shift photographs. WTF, I know. Not only is her method totally mindblowing, her most…
I’ve been meaning to put my collection of Miyuki seeds beads to good use. They’ve always been one of those things that I can’t restrain myself from hoarding every time I step inside a bead store. The perfectly uniform,…
On January 1, 2013 Cape Town based artist Lorraine Loots took upon a 365 day challenge of creating one miniature painting, on a 10cm x 10cm piece of watercolor paper, every day for an entire year. As…
Last year we introduced you to the pajaki, a Polish chandelier made from straws and paper, with a basic tutorial on how to make a miniature variety. This year, again with the help of my…
Eugenia Linovich has encapsulated the romance of Russian folk art in her accessories label Masterpeace. In her latest collection, inspired by Leo Tolstoy’s War & Peace, The Russian designer brilliantly incorporates embroidery, filigree, porcelain, miniature lacquer painting…
