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The Good Sam Show joined Facebook in October 2014. We are delighted that it has achieved 500 "likes" in the first six months. We thank our many friends for inspiring and supporting us. 

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"Elizabeth I: The Pelican Portrait" (c1575). Exquisite 1:12 scale figure by Mzia Dsamia, Small Creations.

Good Sam is now on Facebook

The Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures now has a presence on Facebook. Do go and take a look. https://www.facebook.com/GoodSamShowcaseOfMiniatures

Dealer: Troy Schmidt, Red Dragon Pottery - Ceramics

Long-time dealer Troy Schmidt creates 1:12 scale hand-thrown pottery from fine English porcelain. An IGMA Fellow, he is always exploring and experimenting. His exciting glazes come in a wide range of truly unique colors. Troy also makes unusual "brickware," rustic 19th century grotesque face jugs, and more. Email: RedDragonPottery@gmail.com. Web: http://reddragonpottery.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedDragonPottery

Amphora with matte green and shino glaze. Troy also makes metal stands for these.

Basket bowl with white crackle glaze and eucalyptus handle.

Crackleware bowl.

Carved teapot with celadon glaze and cane style handle.

 Carved ewer with cut lip, semi-matte celadon glaze.

Unique basket bowl with eucalyptus handle.

Pitcher with rutile-blue and white glaze. 

"Brickware."  Small cave opening is filled with miniature storage pots reminiscent of an ancient storage cave. 

To see more of Troy Schmidt's work, go >here<.

Dealer Erik Goddard - Structures

Erik Goddard designs and builds exceptional miniature architecture. A versatile designer, his structures and room boxes include modern, Japanese, period pieces, tree houses, and more. He is known for his fine lighting and rich interior details. Erik accepts commissions.  Email: mail@erikgoodard.com, http://www.erikgoddard.com, https://www.facebook.com/erikgoddard1

"Aspen" - A modern townhouse, 1:12 scale.

"Tokugawa" - Japanese room in the style reminiscent of the Edo era, 1:12 scale.

"Queen Victoria" - Pub from BBC's hit drama series, EastEnders. 1:24 scale.

"Willow" - 1:12 scale scene of an organic fantasy environment. 

To see more of Erik Goddard's designs, go >here<.

Dealer Maritza Moran, Maritza Miniatures - Furniture & Accessories

Maritza Moran is a master of interior design. Here are some of her exciting new 1:12 scale hand-painted furnishings made especially for this year's show. Don't miss Maritza's new French Country Collection of uniquely made and hand-soldered wrought iron beds. Each one is hand-painted, distressed and adorned with delicate antique and vintage fabrics, laces, and hand-painted silks. Email: maritza@maritzaminiatures.com. http://www.maritzaminiatures.com, http://www.facebook.com/maritza.moran.31

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French Country hand-soldered wrought iron bed with roses painted in medallion on foot of bed. Dressed in delicate vintage fabrics and laces.

French Country hand-soldered wrought iron bed. Headboard is a yellow+ white checked silk with a hand-painted bird on a branch. Dressed in vintage embroidered fabrics, laces and trims.

French country alcove with distressed stucco walls. Oil painted French scenery wall panels. Country check curtains frame the handmade wood/cane daybed.

Bespaq gold-leafed settee with hand-painted magnolias and garlands on double-knit champagne color silk.

French Country handmade blue wood settee. Upholstered with vintage soft pink checked silk taffeta, hand-painted with floral bouquet.

Lovely one-of-a-kind round accent table with wrought iron base. Top has a hand-painted floral design on black background.

To see more of Maritza's work go >here<.

Dealers Barbara Stanton & William Maranville - Paintings, Turnings & More

The talented husband and wife team of Barbara Stanton & William Maranville have been dealers at Good Sam for 15 years. An IGMA Fellow, Barbara will be offering a fine selection of new oil paintings at this year's show. She works in both 1:12 and 1:48 scale. Subjects include Animals, Florals, Still Lifes, Landscapes, Seascapes, and more. An IGMA Artisan, Bill offers fine miniature turnings and hand-carved masks. Email: microangelo@earthlink.net. Web: http://www.barbarastanton.com/, 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Barbara-Stanton-Fine-Art-in-Miniature/231068001366?ref=bookmarks

Barbara Stanton's miniature art patrons, checking out her work.

Barbara's paintings inspired by a trip to Tahiti. Bill Maranville's mask carved from a date pit, and his turned wooden bowl.

Detail view.

"Little Bitty Fish" miniature oil painting by Barbara.

"The Sentinel" is one of 7 different dollhouse-size jigsaw puzzles with images by Barbara. It is 1.5" x 2" with 80 pieces and matching box. 

Barbara in front of her display at the Good Sam Show, a few years ago. 

To see more of Barbara Stanton and Bill Maranville's work, go >here<.