2010 Miniature Art Show

Entry Form and Prospectus

While Art is not unfamiliar to the people of the Midwest, Miniature Art is only just beginning to find its way into the hearts and homes of Hendricks County. The essence of Miniature Art, is that it is extremely detailed and has a strong composition. These ‘tiny treasures’ as small as a postage stamp to just 80 square inches, sometimes defy what an artist can produce in such a small space. From a portrait of a dog that you ‘could just touch’ to miniature landscapes that require a magnifying glass to explore, these ‘tiny treasures’ live up to their name.

Today’s Artists painting in miniature, are not unlike other artist, who use many different media; acrylic, egg tempera, oil, pastel, and watercolor to name some of the most common. Miniature Art is a unique art form, based on artwork that is minute in detail, tracing its roots back to the book paintings and illuminated manuscripts of the 7th century. Elizabethian England was noted for its miniature portraits on vellum and later on ivory. A very personalized form of art, it was easily carried in a pocket or a locket. The period of exploration and colonization brought miniature art to America’s shores where its European heritage soon reflected the influences of the New World and its challenges and freedoms.

If you would enjoy looking up more information on Miniature Art a

nd its history, check out Wes Siegrist's website, www.artofwildlife.com under Highlights: select

History. Wes and his wife Rachelle live inTownsend, TN. Another great website is www.lathamstudios.com by Karen, Rebecca, and Bonnie Latham. The Latham family lives in Minnesota.

Not unlike the art organizations in Indiana, Miniature Art Societies have been formed around the world. Some of the more well known are the Hilliard Society of Miniaturists in England, World Federation of Miniaturists in Australia, Cider Painters

of America in Pennsylvania, Miniature Art Society of Florida in Clearwater, The Miniature Painters Sculptors and Gravers Society in Washington DC, New Mexico Miniature Arts Society in Roswell, and Northern California Society of Arts in Miniature in Mariposa.

Artistic Designs Gallery is proud to bring to Hendricks County the artwork of these American Master Artists. If you are a miniature artist and would be interested in participating in our 4th Annual Miniature Art Exhibit, please click on the link for our 2010 Miniature Art Show Entry Form and Prospectus.