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- What is Miniature Art?
- Miniature Art Societies
- BOOKS: Miniature Art Instruction
- Exhibitions of Miniature Art
- Miniature Art Exhibitions and Competitions - in 2008
- Art Galleries and Museums - The History of Miniature Art
- Contemporary Miniature Artists - Portraits
- Contemporary Miniature Artists - Nature and Wildlife Art
- Other websites for miniature artists
- BOOKS: About Portrait Miniatures
- New Amazon
- Art supplies for miniature artists
- Making A Mark - blog posts about miniature art
- Forums for artists and miniature art
- Comments and Suggestions
What is Miniature Art?
- Royal Miniature Society - Submission criteria
- Explains what miniature art is for the purposes of submitting it for exhibition by the Royal Miniature Society.
Works in any medium on any material may be submitted, provided
they are in keeping with miniature techniques and submission criteria. For example
- Heads or other objects which are the primary focus of the work must not be larger than 2"
- The maximum overall sizes for miniatures including picture, frame and mount if any, are: Rectangles and Ovals 4.5" x 6", Squares 4.5" x4.5" Rounds 4.5" diameter.
- Mounts must not be wider than 0.75" top and sides with 1" at the bottom or 0.75" all round.
- Frames should not be wider than 1" nor deeper than 0.75" and cannot be placed if they are very heavy.
- Sculpture should not exceed 8" across the longest measurement.
All work is subject to selection by the Selection Committee - Hilliard Society - What is a miniature?
- Hilliard Society guidelines towards a definition of miniature painting and the criteria set by the Society:
* A high standard of draughtsmanship and composition.
* Mastery of miniature technique in chosen media and palette.
* No subject larger than life, portrait head no larger than 2" (5cm).
* Generally, paintings submitted should be no larger than 5" x 7" (12.5cm x 17.5cm), inclusive of framing. (35 sq inches, or 24 inches where dimensions are added together inclusive of framing). 3D work must be no larger than 6" (15cm) in any direction.
* Frames and mounts must be of high quality, clean and in keeping with the painting. - World Federation of Miniaturists: Definitions of a miniature
- Definitions according to a number of societies in the UK, Israel, South Africa and Australia
- Rebecca Latham: What is Miniature Painting?
- Artist and Painter Rebecca Latham's Nature and Wildlife Art - What is Miniature Painting?
Rebecca comments on the origins of miniature art and the notion that miniature paintings are not confined to those which are small.
Miniature Art Societies
- Royal Society of Miniature Painters Sculptors and Gravers
- Royal Society of Miniature Painters,Sculptors & Gravers - details about the society, exhibition, membership and artists.
The Society's aims are to esteem, protect and practise the traditional art of miniature painting with the infinite patience needed for its fine techniques. Associate membership is open, on acceptance of five works, subject to election by the Selection Committee; Membership after three years, on acceptance of six works in the last year and subject to election. - Hilliard Society of Miniaturists
- Art in miniature: contemporary miniature art; pictures, shows, artists.
The declared aim of the society is to encourage greater recognition of this art form with an appreciation of its history and of its contemporary development and to bring it to the wider attention of all artists and to the public. - The Miniature Artists of America
- A website giving information on The Miniature Artists of America.
- "World Federation of Miniaturists"
- The World Federation of Miniaturists (WFM) was established with the purpose of
encouraging communication between miniature art societies, and of introducing the public to this exquisite art form. - Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society (MPSGS) of Washington, DC.
- The object of The Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C. (MPSGS) is to encourage and stimulate interest among artists and the public in the beautiful forms of miniature art. We sponsor an annual international exhibition; coordinate educational tours, demonstrations, and workshops; and award scholarships to local art students.
- The Miniature Art Society of Florida
- The Miniature Art Society of Florida encourages artists to become involved in the exciting world of miniaturism. It seeks to broaden the awareness of the public and collectors to the delicate beauty and refinement of this venerable art form. Its scholarship efforts assist talented young artists of t
- Association of Miniature Artists
- The ultimate goal of the AMA is to develop an international standard for miniature art today. It was conceived and founded by members of the Yahoo Miniature Art Forum in July 2007.
- Miniature Art Societies of the Revival Period - 1896 - present day
- This organises Miniature Art Societies by decade and indicates whether they still exist
- Miniature Art Society of South Africa
- The Miniature Art Society of South Africa was founded in 1992 to promote the age old
artform of miniaturism in all types of art in this part of the world. - Australian Society of Miniature Art
- membership, exhibitions and gallery
BOOKS: Miniature Art Instruction
The Techniques of Painting Miniatures
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ART OF PAINTING MINIATURES: Faces and Figures (Compendium Modelling Classics)
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The Art Of Miniature Painting On Ivory
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Miniature Painting: A Complete Guide to Techniques, Mediums, and Surfaces
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Painting Miniatures
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Mostly Miniatures: An Introduction to Persian Painting
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Wallace Collection Catalogue of Miniatures
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Indian Miniature Painting (India Crest)
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Miniature Size, Magical Quality: Nasca Art from the Glassell Collection (Houston Museum of Fine Arts)
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How to Paint Miniatures
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Exhibitions of Miniature Art
- RMS - Exhibition 2007
- Exhibition details for the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers
- Royal Miniature Society - Awards
- The Society shows about 700 works at its Annual Exhibition. From which, only one is selected and awarded the prestigious Royal Miniature Society, Gold Memorial Bowl.
- Royal Miniature Society - Submissions
- Selection: Works in any medium on any material may be submitted, provided they are in keeping with miniature techniques and requirements as set out this site. All work is subject to selection by the Selection Committee
- A Million Brushtrokes, Modern Miracles in Miniature Painting
- LLEWELLYN ALEXANDER (Fine Paintings) LTD -
London based Art Gallery for Miniatures in Europe. Over 300 affordable miniatures in stock. Annual Exhibition of 800 miniatures by 100 living artists
Miniature Art Exhibitions and Competitions - in 2008
- The Little Big Picture - Miniature Art 2008, Burnie Australia
- Welcome to the World Federation Of Miniaturists 4th Worldwide Exhibition And Conference. The exhibition will provide a rare opportunity for miniaturists, admirers and collectors of miniature art to view some of the very best miniature art from around the world.
The inaugural event was held in London in 1995, the second exhibition was held in the Hobart Town Hall in 2000 and the third exhibition was held in the Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC in 2004. The fourth exhibition is to be held in Burnie, on the north west coast of Australia's island state, Tasmania. - Annual Exhibition of The Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C. (MPSGS)
- Annual Exhibition of the Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, DC.
- Royal Society of Miniature Painters,Sculptors & Gravers: Annual Exhibition 2008
- EXHIBITION 2008: The Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1. Private View: Monday 13th October 11-5pm. Exhibition opens: Tuesday 14th October to Sunday 26th October. 10am - 5pm daily, closes at 1pm on last day.
Art Work Receiving Day 2008: Work should be submitted to the Administrative Offices of:
The Mall Galleries, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1. Hand in day: Sunday 17th August. Selection Monday 18th August.
Submission Details
Art Galleries and Museums - The History of Miniature Art
- Royal Collection - Miniatures
- Works include paintings by Holbein and Hilliard
- National Portrait Gallery, London
- 256 Portraits matching the criteria:'Miniatures'
- British Portrait Miniatures - Victoria and Albert Museum
- British Portrait Miniatures at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London
- The Wallace Collection - The Collection - Pictures & Miniatures
- Miniatures are listed under 'Pictures and miniatures'
- Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge - Miniaturists
- Items within the collection of paintings and drawings listed as 'Miniatures'
- Museum of Fine Art Boston
- List of miniatures in the Museum of Fine Art
Contemporary Miniature Artists - Portraits
- Elizabeth Meek
- One of today's greatest miniaturists and portrait painters, Elizabeth Meek is the current President of the Royal Miniature Society and a past President of the Society of Women Artists.
- Portraits and Miniatures by Bill Mundy
- Bill Mundy is one of the world's leading miniature portrait painters. His sitters have ranged
from royalty and small children to famous personalities - Miniature Art: Joyce Rowsell, painter in oil on canvas, linen and silk
- Joyce Rowsell paints miniatures in oil on silk which allows the build-up of precise images and fine detail.
Contemporary Miniature Artists - Nature and Wildlife Art
- Latham Studios Wildlife Artists - Rebecca Latham - Past Exhibitions and Awards
- Wildlife art and nature paintings by Rebecca Latham - exhibitions and awards
You can see Rebecca's work on her blog - Miniature Paintings by Wes & Rachelle Siegrist
- Miniature paintings of wildlife and landscapes by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist along with historical information on miniature art, societies, museums and exhibitions.
Other websites for miniature artists
- www.miniatureartshows.com - Miniature Art Show Info
- Miniature Art Show Info
BOOKS: About Portrait Miniatures
Miniatures: Dictionary and Guide (Dictionary & Guide)
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British Portrait Miniatures (Fitzwilliam Museum Handbooks)
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Love and Loss: American Portrait and Mourning Miniatures
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Perfect Likeness: European and American Portrait Miniatures from the Cincinnati Art Museum
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Portrait Miniatures from the Merchiston Collection
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Art supplies for miniature artists
- Polymers Plus
- Bases and support, frames, accessories for artists producing Miniature Art. Plus books about Miniature Art
- Magnifying Glasses by We Love Wood
- Magnifying Glasses , Handcrafted Magnifying Glasses from exotic and domestic woods
- MiniArt Supply
- 8220 Brucar Ct., Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Supplies for artists of miniature paintings and other fine detail work. - Hilkinson and Optivisor Headband Magnifiers
- Hilkinson and Optivisor Headband Magnifiers and COIL Spectacle Binoculars available by mail order from Claritas Online
Making A Mark - blog posts about miniature art
- Making a Mark: The Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers - Annual Exhibition
- Visit to the 2007 Annual Exhibition of The Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers
- Making a Mark: Annual exhibition of the Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society in Washington, DC
- 2007 Annual Exhibition of Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society in Washington DC (November-December 2007)
Forums for artists and miniature art
- Yahoo Group - Miniature Art
- This group has been formed for artists interested in the field of miniature painting. Membership is open to artists of all levels and experience. Join our discussions, critiques and behind-the-scenes insights about shows and miniature art societies.
For the purpose of shared understanding the majority of this group's members have adopted the guiding statements of the Association of Miniature Artists (AMA): http://www.artofwildlife.com/ama.html - Miniature Art - WetCanvas!
- Explore a tiny world here with us in the Miniature Art forum! Miniature paintings and drawings must be 24 square inches or less. Sculptures must be smaller than 6" in any direction. Digital art, photographs, and jewelry are not included at this time.
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Katherine, Thanks for posting all this information! Please consider adding a link to the Miniature Art Society of Florida (MASF) and their exhibition:
www.miniatureartsocietyofflorida.com
Please feel free to copy and use any of the resources listed here:
www.artofwildlife.com/miniaturepaintings.html - contains listing of collections, books, miniature societies etc.
Two other potential links would be to the Association of Miniature Artists: www.miniatureartist.com - working towards a standard definition of miniature art today. You currently have this group mentioned under the Yahoo Forum pointing to my personal website which was a temporary URL.
www.artofwildlife.com/miniatureartsocieties.html - A project to compile information regarding the societies and organizations pertaining to the Revival Period in the history of miniature art with contributions encouraged and welcomed.
Thanks so much!
Wes Siegrist
Posted April 04, 2008
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makingamark
Thanks Tracey - your suggestion is now included above. Posted December 16, 2007 |
Hi Katherine, you might like to include the following book - its superb: Techniques of Painting Miniatures by Sue Burton.
Posted December 14, 2007
Please check out our informational website for miniature artists- www.miniatureartshows.com. It was developed to help miniature artists find information easily in one place. It is constantly evolving and has member profiles and areas for them to give constructive comments regarding shows and art.
Posted November 22, 2007
