Any acid free smooth base can be used for the technique of the miniature, even a linen canvas, if it is well primed to a good smooth surface. In this section today we will discuss vellum. Historically, miniature paintings, illuminated documents, and calligraphy were made on treated skins — kidskin, lambskin, calfskin — usually of…
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The Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers
Society of Washington, DC (MPSGS)
2019 Winner – Irina Kouznetsova
“A Miniaturist”
Royal Society of Miniature Painters
Sculptores & Gravers (RMS)
2019 Winner – Iain Gardiner, RMS
“The Royal Navy Fleet Flagship – HMS Queen Elizabeth“
About Joan Cornish Willies
Joan Willies (1929-2018) painted and studied Miniatures since the age of eleven, and was a member of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers of London, England, the oldest professional society of miniaturists in the world.
She is also was a member of an elected group of miniaturists, Miniature Artists of America.
Other memberships include the Miniature Art Society of Florida (honorary member) and the Washington Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers (Hon Member), the oldest miniature society in the United States.
Published Articles
Vellum as a Base for Miniatures
Miniature Painting Techniques – Bases
The delicate luminous and traditional look of a miniature is due to the base upon which it is painted. The best bases are ivory, Kelmscott vellum, and ivorine, all of which will take oil, alkyd oil, and transparent acrylic colors. Hot pressed Plate Bristol is a good choice for watercolor, as the seal is so…
Paint An Apple Or Two A Day
Joan Cornish Willies, member of the Royal Society of Miniatures Painters, Sculptors, and Gravers, brings us a lovely still-life tutorial. Published by Dollhouse Miniatures May/June 2010 mayjune10
Soaring High In The Sky
Joan Cornish Willies, member of the Royal Society of Miniatures Painters, Sculptors, and Gravers, teaches us to paint “The Red Kite” Published by Dollhouse Miniatures May/June 2009 Click on headline to link to magazine – the article appears on Pages 50-56.
Sailing Off Into The Sunset
Joan Cornish Willies, member of the Royal Society of Miniatures Painters, Sculptors, and Gravers, inspires us with her “Sunset Sails.” Published by Dollhouse Miniatures July/August 2008
A Winter Walk In Miniature
Joan Cornish Willies, member of the prestigious Royal Society of Miniatures Painters, Sculptors, and Gravers, graciously walks us through the process of miniature painting Published by Dollhouse Miniatures March/April 2008 marchapril08
The Art of the Miniature
The term miniature relates first of all to technique and identification and only secondly to the size of a painting.
Original Miniature Painting Art for Sale
