Miniatures for the Yard

Guess there's something to be said about "outdoor" miniatures.
Most collectors probably don't have an outdoors to their dollhouse - I don't.
So...I may not be making a whole lot of doghouses in the future.....
The birdhouses, on the other hand, can sit on a shelf or hang out in your garden shed along with all those other bird and garden related minis you love.
And I'll always be trying something new - like the shingles on the birdhouse roof!

Happy New Year 2011 !

Wishing all of my followers a very Happy New Year!

Recent miniature paintings I've done of landmarks in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Rear Range Light Station is brick and on a main road in town.
Front Range Light is on the harbor....
The "Pink House" is very well-known, located on Plum Island and has remained pink for many years - and it's for sale - wonder what the new owners will do ???
These paintings and other miniature pieces of mine are at "Sisters We Three"
an Artisan Gift Shop at 57 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts
If you are near the area, visit their shop - it is absolutely filled with quality gifts and excellent art work of all types by many very talented people.

Happy Holidays !!!

Marquis Miniatures wants to wish all of my great customers and followers very special Happy Holidays and looking forward to 2011 - and Spring !!
I cherish all of you who also enjoy our very unique miniature hobby.

Miniature Collector Magazine

Miniature Collector is a great mini magazine always featuring very interesting articles and quality work.

When I opened my most recent issue, I was thrilled to come upon an article and photos of Nancy Shane's miniature collections. She is a long-time customer of mine purchasing many pieces and paintings from me over the years.
As one of her room boxes, she has an artist's studio showing some of my miniatures.
Seeing my sink, easel, painting, artist's chair and my name mentioned made my day!

Nancy informed me that she will have her miniature collection on exhibit at the Wenham Museum in Wenham, Massachusetts from March 11 - May 9, 2011
I'm looking forward to visiting the exhibit and if you're a miniature enthusiast and in the area, I know you'll be pleased to see it too.

Thank you Nancy!

Handcrafters of Miniatures Show - Fall 2010

For all of my miniature friends and customers - if you're within traveling distance,
our Handcrafters of Miniatures Fall Show is this coming Sunday - November 14th
at the Holiday Inn in Dedham, Massachusetts - easy to get to...
Exit 15A off of Rte 128/Rte 95 - Sunday Show Hours 10:00 - 4:00
For more information see www.handcraftersofminiatures.com
Visit my table, Marquis Miniatures, and see what's new!
Fireplaces have been a recent and exciting creation for me...
Hope to see you there!

Stonework

From an egg carton to stonework and how I ran with the idea!!

I'm feeling very creative lately and trying something new......

With time and patience this method is awesome according to my NY friend, Eloise Moorehead, who passed on the idea.

The Stonework Fireplace can be found in my Etsy shop.

The Love of Nature

Another pleasure of mine is gardening, nature, wildlife and when an opportunity arises - photography. Capturing a photo of the critters who watch me is always fun.
I know - on my next blog I'd best get back to the subject of miniatures!