How the hobby of collecting dollhouses and miniatures has transformed today
There is something truly charming about our everyday worlds in miniature, and proves to be an interest that only continues to grow in popularity today! They have moved beyond the realm of dollhouses and exploded into full creative pursuits that possess this blend of art, craftsmanship, and healthy doses of nostaglia that we see in Mrs. Fisher's exhibit!
Thus, enter the new wave of miniature makers: creators embracing small-scale projects in wildly diverse forms---from tiny oil paintings and clay sculptures to hand-sewn felt foots that look good enough to eat!
A picture of miniature felt sweet treats, hand sewn by a seller.
A Photograph of a Collection of Miniature Framed Paintings.
Social media may be a reason for the boon of miniature exploration! Creators can double interest by sharing timelapse videos of their inventions being assembled or showcase the painting and framing processes that often feel to the viewer, not only entertaining but oddly satisfying!
The image shows a still frame of a Youtube video by Andrea Love called "Cooking with Felt: Breakfast," posted 2020.
The image shows a still from the Youtube video called, "How to make Miniature Frames I DIY I Tutorial," by Bahar Miniatures, posted 2023.
Among the stand out trends, felt food is truly taking storm because the medium is soft, and colorful, making its popular among many ages, there is a tacktile tool to its that makes it feel part play and part art! Beyond the fact that, it is becoming a storytelling tool for how the creators have revolutionized it into its own stop-animation art, as seen in the video above.
The appeal in the miniature paintings, by contrast, is the level of artistic skill the be admired! In creating full landscapes, detailed portraits, or abstract murals on these minature canvases, they essentially invite viewers to step close and appreciate the intricacy of this trade with the same awe we found in searching the nook and crannies of each of Mrs. Fisher's rooms!
Dollhouses and rooms, however, remain a treasure among collectors, with even new angles: bookshelf alleys!
A Bookshelf Alley of Velaris, a city from a fantasy novel.
A Photograph of a Cozy Alley Bookshelf Alley.
Miniature hobbies today may be more diverse or expressive, but they maintain the same foundational draws to their craft. From the classic charms of dollhouses to the quirky creativity of felt food and mini paintings, people continue to find joy among small things.