Barbara Jones, Cupertino, CA: Turnings

Working in 1:12 and 1:24 scale, Barbara Jones, Cupertino, CA prefers fruitwoods such as pear, apricot, cherry and orange for her woodturnings. She also enjoys turning acrylics. Her main source of inspiration comes from those turners who turn full-size artwork. Barbara also serves as advisor to the Chairman of the Good Sam Show Committee. Email: northbaj@att.net

Brown Mallee Burl Collection. (Brown Mallee is a species of Australian eucalyptus.)

Manzanita wood floor standing vase, calabash bowl and mantel vase.

South African pink ivory wood bowl and rosewood tray.

Natural edge pear wood bowl on left. Natural edge nandina wood bowl on right.

Segmented collection of glued up slices of wood. Larger 1:12 scale turnings are cherry and walnut. Smaller 1:24 scale turnings are maple and walnut.

Oval turning in maple, with walnut base.

Green acrylic bowl, cherry red acrylic candy dish, Corian goblet with captive ring. 

Betel nut vase made from the seed of the areca palm. The betel (areca) tree is found in Guam, Pacific tropical islands, Indonesia, India and eastern Africa. 

Koa wood vase. (Koa is a rare Hawaiian hard wood.) 

Look for turnings by Barbara Jones on the table of Sarah "Sallie" Anne Evans, Strawberry Creek Designs. An IGMA Fellow, Sallie Anne specializes in handcrafted rugs and other fine needlework items.

Dealer Gilbert Mena - Fine Furniture, Paintings & Turnings

Gilbert Mena is well known for his exceptional oil paintings, excellent furniture, and handsome turnings. Always innovative and imaginative, his most recent goal is to push miniatures to the limit when making finely detailed very tiny pieces. Email: botanoshen@yahoo.com

Sevres style French table with a plaque of classical figures in a landscape.    

A teeny tiny grand piano.

Sideboard has one case filled with brass scientific instruments, and another with faux ivory scrimshaw and turnings. Photo courtesy of Connie Sauve.

Shredded currency embedded in resin. The boxes and vases are turned on a lathe.

Paintings photographed on the floor at the 2012 Good Sam Show. 

Micro-roombox with wooden furniture, tiny oil paintings, and sculptures. Photo courtesy of Connie Sauve. 

To see more of Gilbert Mena'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<.

Gil Mena: Fine Furniture, Paintings & Turnings

Gilbert Mena is an imaginative and innovative artist. His handcrafted furniture designs are unique and his oil paintings are outstanding. He also creates an eye-catching line of turnings. Gilbert's superbly outfitted cabinets and sideboard are not to be missed. Do stop by his table at this year's show. botanoshen@yahoo.com

Collector's cabinet filled with architectural models, scientific instruments, seashells, oil paintings, and natural objects.

Close-up of a classical miniature room cabinet.

Sideboard with cases filled with brass scientific instruments, faux ivory objects consisting of scrimshaw and fine turnery.

 Collection of burlwood turnings.

Some of Gilbert Mena's paintings photographed on the floor at the 2012 Good Sam Show.

To see more of Gilbert Mena's work, go here.

From Canada: Turnings by Rob Tukham, RJT Miniatures

Rob Tukham of RJT Miniatures, Canada has been creating turnings since 1999. His materials have expanded to include exotic hardwoods, acrylics, brass, soapstone, aluminum, and tropical palm nuts. He also makes the occasional garden bench, Japanese style table, and other interesting pieces. His wife Kate does the photography, setting up of show displays, etc.  rtukham@telus.net, http://rjtminiatures.com

Aluminum cocktail shaker and martini glass set rests on a kidney-shaped plexiglas table.

"Live edge" Ironwood and Blackwood bench with turned palm nuts.

Pots of Gold. Turned Boxwood has been lacquered, overlaid with 24 carat gold leaf, and topped with a Blackwood lid.

Trio of Asian inspired exotic wood creations.

Rob's interpretation of art glass. Turned acrylic pieces in a rainbow of colors.

Barbara Stanton: Paintings, Turnings & More

Long-time dealer IGMA Fellow Barbara Stanton will be offering a fine selection of new oil paintings at this year's show. In addition to 1:12 scale, she offers 1:48 scale paintings. The subjects of her original paintings include Animals, Florals & Still Lifes, Landscapes, Seascapes, and more. Her husband, IGMA Artisan William Maranville, will be offering a variety of his handcrafted Turnings. A few years back, Barbara introduced 1:12 scale miniature jigsaw puzzles with images of her paintings. Be sure to stop by their table to see what's new. http://www.barbarastanton.com/

Barbara Stanton at her table on the show room floor.

"The Sentinel" an original oil painting. "Sentinel" dollhouse-size jigsaw puzzle, 80 pieces, 1.5" x 2" with matching box. From the 2012 show.

Oil painting by Barbara Stanton with handcrafted turnings by William Maranville. (Photo taken at an earlier show.)

Selection of handcrafted miniature turnings in wood and stone by William Maranville from the 2012 Show.

New turnings by William Maranville. Photo courtesy of Barbara Stanton.

"Eastern Influence." Original oil painting 2" x 2-1/2". Photo on website.

"You Lookin' at Me?" Oil painting of Osprey, 3" x 2-3/8". Photo on website.

"New Best Friend" in oval. 3-1/4" x 2-1/2". Photo on website.

"Focused" - Framed 1:12 scale painting of an African cheetah. From table at 2012 Good Sam Show.

Selection of etchings and scrimshaw from 2012 Good Sam Show.

"Spotted Huntress" DVD:  How to Paint a Cheetah in mini. Instructional video teaches how to paint wild animals and their backgrounds. Available on website.