What makes a mini?

All of my miniature paintings are original works inspired by my own photography. Each 2 × 3 inch piece requires approximately 4–8 hours to complete, from initial drawing to the careful layering of every stroke and dot. I do not offer prints or reproductions of these works.

Since creating my first miniature in 2018, I have sold more than 300 paintings now held in collections around the world. My work has received several awards, including the City Hall Choice Award at Laguna Beach City Hall’s Art That’s Small at City Hall exhibition; Best of Show in It’s a Small World at the Tubac Center of the Arts; second place in the 15th Annual Art in Miniature Exhibition at The Village Theatre Art Gallery in Danville, California; and second place in the landscape category in the 92nd Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature sponsored by the Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C. (MPSGS). In 2026, I accepted an invitation to become a member of the MPSGS.

I create these works using tiny sable brushes and the same professional-grade materials I use for larger paintings—most often gouache on 100% cotton, 300 lb. black watercolor paper.

Miniature art has been valued across cultures for thousands of years. While many artists work large, painting at a miniature scale requires a distinct level of precision, discipline, and control. A finely executed miniature can withstand magnification while retaining its integrity, often requiring as much time and care as a much larger piece.

Beyond the technical challenge, I’m drawn to the accessibility of working small. These pieces require little space to display and offer a more attainable entry point for collectors of original fine art. I especially value the idea that people from all walks of life can live with and cherish these small, carefully crafted works. My hope is that each one carries a bit of quiet magic—something that invites a pause, a closer look, and a moment of wonder.