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.

At the Show - Exhibit

This week's exhibit, the Victorian Hat Shop, is by Polly Morris of Oakland, California. It was displayed at the 2012 Show. A long-time exhibitor at Good Sam, each vignette Polly creates reflects her innate sense of style and great skill. Photos courtesy of Connie Sauve, Exhibit Chairman.

"When my friend Barbara made hats for her Bespaq hat vanity, I was inspired," Polly says. "I remembered an old milliner's shop close to where I worked. I tried to recreate the feel of those faded hats in the window, trimmed with ancient silk roses and velvet leaves." In 1:12 scale, the Victorian Hat shop is 18-inches wide, by 18-inches deep, and 20-inches tall.

Sallie Evans: Friday Workshop, Handcrafted Rugs & More

Sarah ("Sallie") Anne Evans, Strawberry Creek Designs, specializes in handcrafted rugs and other fine needlework items. An IGMA Fellow, she works in 1:12, 1:24 and 1:48 scale. Sallie Anne is offering a Friday workshop to make a handsome Hooked Rug in one-inch scale. saevans541@att.net

Friday Workshop: "Hooked Rug" in 1:12 scale using a Russian Punch needle. For registration information, go >HERE<

Hand-braided, hand-laced Braided Rug.

"Rooster" Punch Needle rug. Patterns available.

"A B C Sampler" in petit point.

Petit point Pin Cushion and Throw Pillow.

Three handcrafted braided rugs.

Selection of handcrafted rugs from the 2012 Show.

To see more of Sallie Anne's work, go here.

Terry Harville: Friday Workshop, Buckboards & More

Terry Harville handcrafts an amazing array of 1:12 scale buckboards, stagecoaches, sleighs and wagons--including a very special Gypsy Wagon. He also makes a long bow, cross bow, dueling pistols, and much more. Terry is offering a Friday Workshop to build and weather an Americana chicken coop.  terryharvilleminiatures@gmail.com

 Friday Workshop: "No One Here But Us Chickens" in 1:12 scale. Along with the coop construction, students learn weathering techniques to create a realistic look. For registration information, go >HERE<

Concorde Stagecoach in 1:12 scale. Models are hand made according to customer specifications.

Fancy black buckboard. Doctor's buggy in black. Two seat buckboard. 1:12 scale. Special requests for other colors accepted.

Santa Sleigh in 1:12 scale. Custom colors available.

Quarter-scale stagecoach and buckboards. Requests for special colors accepted.

Jo Meyer: Friday Workshop, Original Paintings, Furniture & Accessories

Josephine "Jo" Meyer creates original oil paintings, miniature copies of the Masters, and whimsical animal paintings. She works in 1-inch, 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch scale. She also hand-paints furniture and accessories. In 2001 she achieved the status of IGMA Artisan. This year, Jo is offering a Friday Workshop for students to create an oil painting in the style of Monet. JoArt@JoArt.com, http://www.joart.com/

Friday Workshop: Waterlilies, an original Oil Painting inspired by Monet. 1:12 scale. For registration information, go  >HERE<

Dutch baby house cabinet reminiscent of those made in Holland in the 17th century. Cupboard exquisitely hand-painted with a Monet scenes.

Interior of Dutch baby house.

Two paintings with a Tuscany Vineyard theme.

Painting based on "Bar at the Folies Bergères" by Edouard Manet (1882).

Painting based on original by artist Fernando Botero, Columbia. Bombe Chest with hand-painted faux marble top, floral paintings on doors and gold accents.

Painting based on Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 1895 painting of Marcelle Lender Dancing the Bolero in Chilperic.

Two whimsical cat paintings.

Oil painting depicting Van Gogh's Bedroom in Arles (1888). Original by the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh.

Painting based on "A Village Street, Dardagny" by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (1852). Handcrafted three-panel screen with original landscape by Jo.

Cupboard painted and aged with detail of "Souvenir of Mortefontaine" by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, 1864. Two hand-painted watering cans on top.

To see more of Josephine Meyer's work go here.

At the Show - Exhibits

This week's exhibits are from the 2012 Good Sam Show and are by Susan Osze from Pacifica, California. She is a long-time exhibitor at Good Sam. All of the exhibits are 1:12 scale. Photographs courtesy of Connie Sauve, Exhibit Chairman.

"Dress Shop Window" showcases a lovely lavender polka-dot dress. The exhibit is 8-inches wide by 4-inches deep, and 8-inches tall.

"Pretty in Pink" display. "I purchased the little dresser at the CHAMPS Annual Miniature Show in El Cerrito, California, earlier in 2012," Susan Osze tells us. The exhibit is 8-inches wide, by 4-inches deep, and 8-inches tall.

"Teen Retreat" in 1:12 scale. "This box was designed from memories of my teenage years hanging out with my B.F.F."  (Note: B.F.F. is teenage slang for "Best Friend Forever!)

"The car bed in the little boy's room is fashioned after one I saw in IKEA. I included the wood slats and all. It was great fun to make."

Saluting the 4th of July!

On this 4th of July weekend let us salute all those brave men and women who fought for our country.

We will return to our regular postings next week.

Teddy Bears 4th of July Picnic by Karen Fraser, Santa Clara, CA. Exhibit from the 2009 show. All of the materials were a gift from her daughter, Kathleen Sliter, a miniaturist and member of Mini Attics (a NAME club), Redwood City, CA.1:12 scale.

"Happy Independence Day" Exhibit in 1:12 scale from the 2010 Good Sam Show.

"Celebrating the 4th of July" Exhibit in 1:12 scale from the 2007 Good Sam Show.

Photos by Connie Sauve, Good Sam Exhibit Chairman. 

From the Chairman - Good Sam Show 2013 Ad

We would like to share this full-page ad for the upcoming Good Sam Show. It appears on the inside cover of the July 2013 American Miniaturist (Issue #123). Both dealers are scheduled to be at the 2013 Show.

Furniture by IGMA Fellow Geoff Wonnacott, England. Hand-painted porcelain tea pot, cups and saucers by IGMA Artisan Miyuki Nagashima, Japan.

For more information on the 2013 Good Sam Show, go to http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net/.