Chris Toledo And The 1/12th Scale

Chris_Toledo-12th-scale-toothbrush — I’m sure the dental floss and water pick are in there someplace.

There are many ways of indicating 1/12 scale in your photos of dollhouse miniatures. I admit to being stuck on shiny pennies and the sharp ends of a #2 pencils. Chris Toledo And The 1/12th Scale shows the imaginative ways he does it. Here are a few of my favorite images

Favorite Era

“When I was 9, I had discovered the world of dollhouse miniatures in a magazine that I found in a doctor’s office,” Chris Toledo told Tallie Spencer, a reporter for Insider, “and instantly became obsessed. These weren’t your typical pink plastic Barbie dream houses; they were hyperrealistic works of art by artists all over the world that spared no detail from their life-sized counterparts. I was hooked.”

Chris_Toledo-12th-scale-garlic-kitchen — How about: l’ingrediente più importante in una cucina italiana! (The most important ingredient in an Italian kitchen)

“When it comes to my work, I pull inspiration from my love of historic architecture and my surroundings,” Chris said. “Having lived in Los Angeles my entire life, I always loved the heavy revival-influenced architecture of the city.

“To ensure complete historical accuracy, I rely on a series of historic books I’ve collected from the early 20th century that outline the designs and building techniques of the period. I like to remind people of a time where architecture was a reigning form of art with my pieces.”

Chris_Toledo-12th-scale-fingertips-window — This is kind of creepy. Someones coming through the window. One problem, though Chris. Better if you should have gotten a manicure.

The Lived-In Look

In order to bring his work to life and make the sculptures appear more realistic, Toledo incorporates aspects of “wear and tear” into the rooms, making the interior decor appear aged.

“In real rooms, it’s common to see scuffs along the baseboards, handprints around doorknobs, and cobwebs in the corners of the room. These are the things I love to bring into my miniature pieces.”

Chris_Toledo-i1/12th-scale-Christmas-balls — I’m going to leave Christmas balls alone.

What’s Next

Chris’s projects can take anywhere from one month to two years to finish. Chris is constantly thinking about what to do next.

“As a full-time artist,” he says, “before I even finish a project, my mind is already teeming with 100 other projects and when it comes to miniatures … the only limit is your imagination,” Chris Toledo said.

To see more of Chris Toledo’s work, follow these links:

Facebook, Instagram and Chris’s Sales Site

You might also like another post entitled Chris Toledo, Artisan.

Susan Downing, with Patrick Owens

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