Hello Everyone,
How are you all? I hope you’re doing well and finding moments of creativity in your week. Things are good on my end — busy, but in the best kind of way! I’ve been steadily working on The Victorian Miniature Parlour, which continues to be such a joyful (and sometimes all-consuming) project. As always, I find myself getting completely absorbed in the tiniest of details — especially with all the micro-scale dollhouses and accessories I keep adding. They’re fun to make but definitely take time and a lot of patience!
Today, I wanted to share one of my recent miniatures that I’m particularly proud of: The Folly, made in 1:144 scale.
For this piece, I used a printable design from Alison Davies Miniatures, which I carefully downscaled to better suit the needs of my project. I’ve admired her work for quite some time, and I was eager to see how the intricate design would translate at such a small size — and I’m thrilled with the result!
Once printed, I hand-painted every inch of it — a time-intensive but incredibly rewarding process. I paid special attention to the ceiling and the arches around the doorway, adding layers of color and shading to bring out the texture and form. It’s amazing how even the smallest touches can completely transform a space, no matter how tiny it may be.
I’ve also started adding miniature furniture and interior accessories, all painted by hand. These pieces are almost impossibly small — think match-head size! — but they make a huge difference in creating a sense of life and purpose inside the structure. Eventually, I plan to add lighting, which I think will elevate the atmosphere even further and really make the architectural features pop.
Next week brings something I’ve been looking forward to for quite some time — I’ll be traveling to Rheda, Germany to attend the 1zu12 Miniature Show! It’s the largest dollhouse and miniature show in Europe, and I’m absolutely buzzing with excitement. Not only is it a great chance to see some of the most incredible miniatures out there, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and fellow miniature artists and collectors from all over the world.
If you're attending, please do say hello — I’d love to meet you in person! I’ll be sure to take plenty of photos and videos to share in an upcoming post, so keep an eye out for that.
That’s all for today’s update. Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to follow along on my miniature journey. I hope you’ve enjoyed this little behind-the-scenes look, and I can’t wait to share more with you soon.
Take care, stay creative, and see you soon!
Hugs,