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| 'Symphony of Light -- Mute Swan," by Rebecca Latham, is the 2008 "Best Work By A Young Artist" at the annual Miniature Art Society of Florida show, opening Sunday, Jan. 20 at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, Largo, Florida. |
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| ‘The Mountaineer,’ a painting measuring only 2"x3" by Rachelle Siegrist, was judged Best of Show for the 2008 event. |
The Miniature Art Society of Florida opens its annual exhibit at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, Largo, from Jan. 20 to Feb. 10. It once again will feature miniature paintings, scrimshaw, fired porcelain and sculpture created by some of the world’s finest miniature artists. With few exceptions, all of the art is for sale.
Approximately 850 works of art will be shown, in addition to the Miniature Art Society of Florida’s permanent collection of more than 100 miniatures. The artwork is well lighted and magnifying glasses are available for the enjoyment of even the smallest treasures.
Most of the artists create under magnification, using a variety of mediums and methods and the tiniest of brushes for paintings.
Entries from 35 states and 12 countries provide a diversity of subject matter and framing techniques. Of approximately 1,100 works of art submitted for the show, a jury of award-winning miniaturists has selected only the very finest.
Beginning Tues., Jan. 22 through the end of the show, visitors may talk to and observe artists at work. Techniques to be demonstrated include oil painting, scrimshaw, pencil drawing and fired porcelain.
Call 727-518-6833.
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