Two or three weeks ago I went to Minatura, and, as always had a lovely day catching up with old friends and admiring the exquisite work on offer from top artisans. It was sad that some old friends have, like me, retired but also sad that there do not seem to be very many new young artist craftsmen joining the miniaturist ranks.This time my spending was on a couple of super vintage treasures - not quite miniatures, but little.
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| 1920s doll |
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| 1930s ceramic 'Westie' - reminds me of the little dog called Toddy who used to live next door |
Our small granddaughters have been for a visit and they're very keen 'creators'!! I'd saved a couple of cheesey biscuits tubs from Christmas - about 6" tall - covered them in white paper and chopped out windows and a door and glued in a first floor. The girls went to town with paper, glue, felt tips, plasticine and odd redundant miniature bits and pieces from my store - Voila!! Two little houses - the next generation of miniaturists is born. I know many of you also have children and grandchildren that enjoy our hobby let's encourage them - we need them all!!
I hope all your gardens are looking spring-like - mine cheers me every day. I picked a few pieces of this lovely japonica to wish you all a very Happy Easter.
Thank you for looking
Robin
