The Fine Art of Miniature
By Cindy Reed
For more than a millennium, collectors from around the world have sought after miniature art. The U.S. White House, Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the U.K. Royal Collection all have notable collections of original miniature art. Private collectors are known to enjoy these unusual beauties in their collections. And so can you.
So Where can You Find these Miniature Beauties?
There are only 20 recognized Miniature Art Shows in the USA. And, 1 of them is right here at Seaside Art Gallery in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The gallery opens its heralded ‘Annual International Miniature Art Show’ on April 30th, and it runs through May 30th, 2016. This April marks the gallery’s 25th year for this amazing art show.
“The International Miniature Art Show is an exciting time around here at the gallery,” says owner Melanie Smith. “In fact, it’s one of our favorites. More miniatures are arriving daily, and I have to say they are amazing. From paintings …to etchings …to sculptures. There is a diverse palate for every taste.”
You can Own Original Art from Across the Globe
“October Reds VI” by Judith Edgington Bayes
This amazing miniature art show is sure to delight
The pieces are instantly engaging. 200 of the very best miniature artists have entered their art in the show. And they come from 5 continents, 8 countries, and 36 states in the USA.
You can see the different flavor of each artist’s country, and the influence their surroundings have in their art. Each piece of art interprets a window of exquisite beauty expressed through the eyes of the artist’s heart.
These miniature gems are in watercolor, graphite, paper, sculpture, oils, pastels, ink, mixed media…just about anything you can imagine.
Artists use special techniques to transform subjects from life-sized to ‘minute’ in scale. They even use magnifying lenses and close-range binoculars to miniaturize each brush or pencil stroke.
The results are remarkable.
The fine detail, excellence, and visual expression are brilliant.
Your Friends Will Think You Spent a Small Fortune for Your Treasure. But the Secret is Yours!
“Leopard” by Pat Puttergill
The 25th International Miniature Art Show is an excellent opportunity to own an original work of art by a renowned artist for an affordable price.
Show dates are April 30th – May 30th, 2016. All artwork for the show is for sale now.
Prices begin at $100.
There are hundreds of exquisite miniatures in this show and collectors are buying them.. you can too.
By Rachelle Seigrist
You can see these miniature works of art here. There are hundreds of these ‘little jewels of the art world’ for you to choose from with just a click. And you can purchase them online, or call the gallery and ask for Melanie. When the show is over, the gallery will send your purchase to you, with free shipping in the USA.
The judges for the show this year are the esteemed miniaturists, Wes and Rachelle Siegrist. They are members of The Miniature Artists of America, The Miniature Art Society of Florida, The Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington DC, The Society of Animal Artists , and The World Federation of Miniaturists.
A Family Gallery
Seaside Art Gallery is one of the largest galleries in the Southeast with 55 years of excellence and reputed customer service. It is owned and operated by the Smith family. The gallery is located at 2716 South Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head NC. Their toll-free number is 800-828-2444.
This article was written by Cindy Reed, and published in Boomer Magazine December 2016.