Mad About Miniatures

A Rainy Day Discovery!

A quick rainy day trip to a dollhouse festival near her house led to the purchase of a dollhouse for her baby girl, and the start of Lucy's obsession to build the best dollhouse she had ever seen.  Then came the call that House & Garden Magazine wanted to feature it, followed by an invitation to the Homo Faber Design Festival and an exhibition at Harrods in London. Join me as I talk to Lucy about her extraordinary miniature journey!  Lucy is on Instagram @mslucyclayton & host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @MadaboutMiniatures.

Tiny Cakes & Big Dreams!

They are both miniaturists, they both live in Poland, and they just collaborated on a an incredible collection of miniature cakes. Join me as I talk to Anna & Gosia about their friendship, their hopes and dreams regarding miniatures (and how they plan to accomplish their goals) and much much more.

Gosia's Instagram is @gosiasuchodolska and Anna's is @minimaniabyania. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures. 

 

 

Honey I Shrunk the Sofa!

Get the behind the scene scoops on the modern miniature magazine Shrunk from founder Kat Picot. We talk about what inspired Kat to start the magazine and Shrunk's re-emergence from its 2023 hiatus and plans for 2024 and beyond! 

Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and you can go to @shrunkmagazine for more on this magazine about modern minis! 

 

 

Finding the Artistry In 3D Printing!

Esther Marker is the first miniaturist to be awarded artisan status for miniatures printed on a 3D printer by the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA). Join me as Esther details the artistry and mechanics of her process for making those amazing stained glass Tiffany inspired lamps. And yes that includes her famous 3D parrot chandeliers!  Esther is on Instagram as @esthersminiatures and host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @Madaboutminiatures. 

Taking Minis On The Road!

This time next year a unique mini musuem will be on the road - maybe headed toward you!  Jessica Oreck, who runs the Office of Collecting & Design Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada has big plans to take this museum of tiny things on the road.  In additon we will get tips from the "Queen of the Flat Lay" on how to create a beautiful and personal flat lay of miniatures. Jessica is on instagram @office.of.collecting and host Becky Gannon is @madaboutminiatures.

A "Beautifully Broken" Mini World!

One day Robin's young son scribbled a drawing of a sweet mini robot. This inspired the creation of Pocket, the mini robot of leather & bolts who inhabits a world that is rusty, distressed & "beautifully broken".  Robin talks about a whole range of mini subjects - from  distressing tips to how she copes with her anxiety through creative mini play.  Robin is on Instagram @robindavisstudio and I am on Instagram @madaboutminiatures! 

Master of Mini Architecture

Chris Toledo has been inspired by Spanish architecture since he was a little boy looking at local houses with his Dad. Today he specializes in the architecture of the 1920's and 30's, often with a Spanish influence - and always in miniature! Chris is known for his amazing tile work which is breathtaking in its beauty and realism. You are going to be surprised when you find out what his tile is made of! He also created a spectacular miniature art gallery for the National Museum of Toys & Miniatures.  

 

Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Chris Toledo is @Ibuildsmallthings. @the.mini.museum.

Miniatures So Good It's Scary!

YouTube sensation Ara Bentley is known for her fantastic miniature recreations of pop culture icons such as the Addams Family House and the Beatlejuice House.  Ara also built an incredible miniature house and furniture out of nothing but cardboard during Covid (when art supplies were in short supply in some places), creating a great community as people built and shared their own miniature cardboard creations with her and each other.  She gives the best advice I have ever heard on how to organize minis and miniature supplies. Join us for a great chat about tiny things!  

Ara is on Instagram @bentleyhouseminis and host Becky Gannon is @madaboutminiatures. 

How Small Can You Go?

How tiny can you make something? That's the challenge Julie @ridiculoustinythings gives herself when it comes to making miniatures.  She has tiny bears, for whom she has knitted even tinier sweaters. Her houses are mainly in 1:24 scale and she delights in seeing how minuscule her miniatures can get.  Recently both Julie and her husband received Artisan status through the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA).  So join us as we talk about ridiculous tiny things and the joy they bring! 

When Life Gives You Lemons - Make Miniatures!

One day watercolorist Shannon Taylor walked downstairs to her art studio to find it flooded. Reduced to making art in her tiny California apartment on a small side table, Shannon started creating tiny multi-dimensional worlds in antique compacts - and the response was overwhelming! We talk to Shannon about her inspiration and process for making these mini masterpieces, her job as Art Director for Children's Fairyland in California, &  more! Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram as @madaboutminiatures and Shannon is on Instagram as @magicmakerdreamweaver.