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I have had a life-long love affair with dollhouse miniatures, and careers in art education and interior design. I hope to combine these life experiences to help other miniature enthusiasts get more out of this wonderful hobby we enjoy, a hobby that often reaches the level of an art form. Susan Downing

Posted on 11 December, 2015

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Miniature Buckingham Palace Drawing Room – the most expensive exhibit at the Taiwan Museum, found on Rash & Mayur’s Shoebox on Flickr

Negative Space In Miniatures

An important principle taught in art school is called “negative space,” the area surrounding an object. Being incredible witty at that age, we called it “formal waste.” Now that I am mature, I feel it is important for dollhouse miniaturist to understand the concept of defining the boundaries around an object It transfers directly to how most miniature rooms are viewed — from the front.

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Categories: room boxes, space


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Posted on 10 December, 2015

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Josje Bouwt – A class with Geoff Wonnacott.

Josje Bouwt: Louis XVI Parquetry Gueridon

If you have not visited Josje Bouwt’s “A Beautiful World” blog, consider this an introduction to the types of posts Josie provides. I am including the basics on how to create this small writing desk, but I encourage you to follow the links to see all of the pictures. Look around the blog to see if agree that Josje Bouwts’ work is amazing.

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Categories: color schemes, room boxes, table


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Posted on 08 December, 2015

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The Kaleidoscope House on exhibit at the V&A Museum of Children

The Kaleidoscope House

Larry Mangel founded Bozart Toys, Inc in 1996 to provide artists the opportunity to design affordable children and “kidult” products. Mangel was a former gallery director who had exhibited the works of Andy Warhol, John Chamberlain and other members of the Pop art school. His goal was to produce artful toys and furniture that were visually stunning, yet useful.

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Posted on 07 December, 2015

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Astolat Castle Grand Library

Accessorizing Music & Sewing Rooms, Offices & Libraries

Susan’s Note:

As in her two other articles on making your miniature rooms look real, Julia Morrison provides an excellent guide for the basic items you will need to accessories the 4 rooms in the title. Of course, you have decisions to make before buying the items listed. In what era does your project take place? Social status: Aristocracy or We-The-People? Are you recreating a memory, copying a painting or photograph? What’s your budget? Read Julie’s article for some ideas.

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