Dealer Josephine "Jo" Meyer: Paintings, Furniture & Accessories

IGMA Artisan Josephine "Jo" Meyer enjoys recreating the work of the Old Masters, the impressionists, and abstract art in miniature. She works in 1:12 and smaller scale. Jo also paints delightful whimsical animal paintings and hand paints furniture and accessories. Email: JoArt@att.net.  Web: http://www.joart.com

Corot inspired painted cabinet manufactured by Vilia Miniatures, Italy.

Landscape painting on Fire Screen and Ladies Changing Screen.

Painted cabinet with Hunting Scene.

Whimsical Cat with Pearl Earring and Van Gogh Terrier.

Cubism: Two Women Holding Flowers, after Fernand Léger.

To see more work by Josephine Meyer, go >here<.

Dealer Natasha Beshenkovsky: Fine Art Miniatures

Working in a style unique to her, Natasha Beshenkovsky creates an exceptional range of one-of-a-kind fine art. Here are new pieces that she will be bringing to this year's show. Natasha's work includes shadow boxes, painted sculptures, oil paintings, delightful cats and dogs, decorated period furniture, screens, and more. Email: natmin@aol.com. Web: http://www.natashaminiatures.com

New work by Natasha combining oil painting and 3-D miniatures.

Close-up photo shows off detail.

Close-up photo shows off detail.

Peaches, combining oil painting and 3-D miniatures. 9" x 9", including frame.

Shadow box and painting, featuring garlic.

Harpsichord built in Spain by David Iriarte, and painted in New York by Natasha.

Harpsichord detail.

Harpsichord detail.

To see more work by Natasha Beshenkovsky, go >here<.

Dealer Johannes Landman, Canada: Painter

From British Columbia, internationally acclaimed painter Johannes Landman is passionate about the art he creates. His exciting and innovative work radiates life. He finds inspiration in a multitude of historical periods and styles, and likes to interpret them with his own flair. His favorite 1:12 scale subjects are Portraits and Still Life. He handcrafts his own beautifully detailed frames and easels. Email: jilandman@telus.net

Peacock Parakeet Crane, after M. d'Hondecoeter, Dutch (1636-1695).

Her Favorite Pets, after Sophie Gengembre Anderson, French (1823-1903).

Portrait of a Woman, after N. de Largillierre, French (1656-1746).

The Goldfinch, after C. Fabritius, Dutch (1654).

Portrait of a Young Girl, after A. Harlamoff, Russian (1842-1925).

Self-portrait, after Hyacinthe Riguard (1659-1743). Featured on "Through the Looking Glass" (Miniature Collector Magazine Oct. 2015, p. 70).

Dealer Sue Veeder: Custom Cats & Paintings

Sue Veeder is an IGMA Fellow specializing in custom cats, dogs, paintings and stained glass window inserts. Each animal is hand-sculpted from Super Sculpey, and then meticulously hand-painted to capture its personality. She accepts commissions.  Email: sue_veeder@hotmail.com

Two lovely oil paintings in 1:12 scale.

Charming mixed media painting in 1:12 scale.

Hand sculpted and hand painted short-haired cat in 1:12 scale. 

To see more of Sue Veeder's work, go >here<.

Dealer: Johannes Landman, Painter

Don't miss the Johannes Landman article "There's magic in each stroke" in the March/April 2015 issue 44 of Dollhouse Miniatures magazine. An internationally acclaimed painter, he will be at the Bishop Chicago International Show in April 2015 and at the Good Sam Show in October 2015. The paintings shown here were photographed at the 2014 Good Sam Show. Email: jilandman@telus.net

"Windfalls, after Sophie Gengembre Anderson" (mid-1800s) on a handcrafted easel by Johannes Landman.

Festoon of Fruit and Flowers, after Jan Davidsz. de Heem, Dutch (1606-1684).

Peacock Parakeet Crane, after M. d'Hondecoeter, Dutch (1636-1695).

Portrait of a Man in a Black Hat, after Rembrandt, Dutch (1606-1669).

The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche (1756) after Pompeo Batoni, Italian (1708-1787). 

For subscription information or to order a copy of the March/April 2015 issue of Dollhouse Miniatures magazine, call toll free 1-866-606-6587 or email info@dhminiatures.com. Downloadable issues and overseas shipping available.

New Designs & Workshops from the Teppers

With the new year, Brian (Rainbow Hand) and Kathy Tepper are introducing 1:12 scale designs and workshops which are sure to delight. Here is their new "Black & White" line, recent Victorian Steampunk creations, and two 2015 Workshops. See website for Show Schedule, Workshop Schedule, and Gallery of available work. Email: briantep@verizon.net.  Web: http://www.rainbowhandandkathy.com

New designs with a "Black & White" color palette. Brian created a new line of Rorschach and Ink Spot paintings to compliment their "Black & White" interior designs.

New Steampunk creations. See available Steampunk pieces in the Gallery on website.

Urban Elementz Bedroom Class. See website for dates and locations.

New Urban Elementz Gallery Class. This room box offers many opportunities to create a unique look and design. All the white walls are movable and re-moveable. For more info, contact the Teppers. Email: briantep@verizon.net

Rainbow Hand and Kathy Tepper are now on Facebook. Follow their page so you don't miss a thing. facebook.com/rainbowhandandkathy

New Date for Workshop with Artist Barbara Stanton

Barbara Stanton's miniature oil painting class is now scheduled for Saturday, March 7. The class is geared for beginners. The subject will be determined by the students' interest. To sign up, phone Barbara at (925) 373-9638 or email microangelo@earthlink.net.  Web: http://www.barbarastanton.com

"Little Adventurer" miniature painting by Barbara Stanton.

Date: Saturday, March 7. Time: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Location: Bothwell Art Center, 2466 Eighth Street, Livermore, CA, 94550. Cost: $95.00. Sign up and prepay before Jan. 31st and get a $10 discount. Please vote for the subject you want to paint: Landscape, Floral or still life, Seascape, Portrait, Animal.

Workshop with Artist Barbara Stanton

IGMA Fellow Barbara Stanton will be teaching a miniature oil painting workshop on January 17th. The subject will be determined by the students' interest. The class is geared for beginners who have never painted before. Students with full size painting experience would have fun painting minis, too. Students will learn the secrets of color mixing, composition and values, all on a tiny canvass under 3-inches. Email: microangelo@earthlink.net. Web: http://www.barbarastanton.com

"Artist in the Garden" is one of Barbara Stanton's latest pieces.

Date: Saturday, January 17th.  Time: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Workshop will be held at the Bothwell Art Center, 2466 Eighth Street, Livermore, CA, 94550. Cost: $95.00 per student. Sign up and prepay before Dec. 31st and get a $10 discount. To sign up: (925) 373-9638

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

Dealer Phyllis Hawkes - Folk Art & Painter

Working mainly in 1:12 scale, IGMA Fellow Phyllis Hawkes paints fine art and folk art reproductions and commissions. She paints antique, contemporary and custom signs, and decorated folk art furniture. Phyllis also makes 1/2" and 1/4"acrylic paintings and signs, as well as paints small scale folk art furniture. 

Email: phyllis.hawkes@comcast.net. Web: http://www.phyllishawkesstudio.com

"Thanksgiving Spirit." Original Thanksgiving cornucopia. Acrylic, 2-1/16 square.

"Peace - Joy - Love." Partridge in a Pear Tree. Pennsylvania Dutch style. Acrylic, 1-3/4" square.

"Believe. Be Merry." Folk Art Santa. Acrylic, 1-1/2" x 2-3/16".

"Holiday Cheer." Williamsburg Style. Oil & acrylic, 1-5/16 x 2-1/16.

"Dashing through the Snow." After the work of Richard DeWolfe. Oil, 2-5/8" x 1-5/8". 

"Believe!" After the Thomas Nast Santa, colorized. Oil & acrylic, 1-7/8" x 2-1/2".

To see more of her work, go >here<.

Dealer Josephine "Jo" Meyer, Painter

Josephine "Jo" Meyer was born in Italy, where she studied art and restoration. She likes recreating the work of the old masters, the impressionists, and abstract art in miniature. Jo offers oil paintings along with painted furniture and accessories. Look for more art nouveau, post-impressionist, and whimsical paintings in 2015. Email: JoArt@att.net.  Web: http://www.joart.com

Wood cabinet painted with "Rooster and Hens" and painting "Tuscany Landscape" in 1:12 scale. Both are originals.

"Whimsical Infanta Margarita" inspired by Velazquez's "La Infanta Margarita" (1660). With minor changes, Fernando Botero's "Infanta Margarita" (1978) and Picasso's "Infanta Margarita" (1968).

"Melting Cats" is a take off on Dali's "The Persistence of Memory" (1931).

"Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer" (Gustav Klimt, 1907), 2-1/2" square.

"Portrait of Eugenia Primavesi" (Gustav Klimt, 1913–14), 2" x 2-1/2". 

To see more of Jo Meyer's work, go here.