Each year, the Show brings together more than 100 U.S. and international artisans and dealers, including a number of I.G.M.A. Artisans and Fellows. They offer collectors unique, well-crafted 1-inch, 1/2-inch, and 1/4-inch scale miniatures from around the world.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

At the Show - More Animals and Birds

This week's blog brings you more Good Sam artisans who create some 1:12 scale miniatures, with a theme celebrating animals or birds. The focus this week is on nature, wildlife, and household pets.


In addition to original 1:12 scale porcelain dolls, IGMA Fellow Sylvia Mobley sculpts cats, dogs, wildlife figures and more. She has been making miniatures for 34 years, and has been a dealer at Good Sam for the last five years. http://www.sylviamobley.com/, sylviamobley.blogspot.com
Bobcat, raccoon, and black-footed ferret.
Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Brother wolves hunting.


Barbara Stanton started taking oil painting lessons in high school (1973) and has been painting ever since. She finds inspiration in "nature and light." For more than 20 years, Barbara has been creating original miniature oil paintings of animals, birds, landscapes, seascapes, and more. http://www.barbarastanton.com/
"Focused" - 1:12 scale painting of an African cheetah, 2-1/4" x 1-5/8" and Focused II in half-inch scale, 1-1/8" x 1"

"Little Adventurer" - 2" x 1-1/2"
"Seaside Flirt" - Seagulls on the beach, 1-1/2" x 1-5/8"


A very multifaceted artist with dozens of different lines, Alice Zinn began making miniatures professionally in the late 1970s. Her animals, birds and accessories are very popular with collectors. Alice's first year at Good Sam was 2011 and she taught a workshop. iamazin@aol.com, http://community.webshots.com/user/iamazin
Ragdoll, grey and white "alley" cat and white Persian cat share a leopard print cat tree. 1:12 scale.
Peacock in full display. Over 100 hand-painted "eye" feathers. 1:12 scale.

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