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What is a miniature
What is a Miniature? A miniature painting is fine art on a small scale, with minute attention to detail, which can be enlarged or withstand close inspection without revealing its faults. When you get the entry form for an international miniature exhibition, you have to follow some rules, there are some minor differences between the different miniature art societies in their definition and requirements, but basically they are a/f: A high standard of draughtsmanship and composition Mastery of miniature technique in chosen media and palette A representational subject should be no larger than 1/6" of its actual size The frame will be considered part of the art work and be juried for acceptance into the show. Each of these points is taken into consideration by the judges on Selection Day. The miniature by virtue of its detail and the finest execution of medium must stand up to the closest inspection, whilst at the same time hold its own with good composition and tonal balance when viewed from afar. A miniature can convey all the beauty and power of a larger work of art but has the added appeal of being a particularly personal object. The viewer must view the work at close rang to obtain a full appreciation of both the image and technique. The miniature has always had a feeling of preciousness associated with it due in part to the fact that it can usually be held in the palm of your hand. Hold the miniature in your hand and feel the utmost attention of the artist, the patience and the love for the work itself. My miniatures are drawn on Ivorine, a white semi transparent composition, and I color them with papers, all kind of colored, textured, transparent, or opaque papers, using an extra strong glue and varnish finess for protection. You have to look at the miniature in a second look to realize that it is made of hundreds of pieces of paper and that they are not painted. It takes a long time, lots of patience and discipline to execute a miniature. working on a miniature collage
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