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The Big Book of Tiny Art: A Modern, Inspirational Guide to the Art of the Miniature

by Karen Libecap
Walter Foster: Quarto. 2016. 208p. illus. ISBN 9781633221796. pap. $21.95; ebk. ISBN 9781633223615. ART INSTRUCTION
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Miniature artworks pose a unique challenge to artists. Considerable dexterity is required, and minute mistakes can take on epic proportions. On the other hand, the rewards of working on a tiny scale can be plentiful. Here, Libecap, an expert miniature painter, walks readers through the process of creating tiny realistic paintings, each measuring about an inch-and-a-half square, of animals, food and drink, things and people, and places. Each section includes several step-by-step projects followed by numerous pages of finished miniature artworks.
VERDICT Readers of intermediate or advanced artistic ability, especially those in search of variety, will get a kick out of this book.
Reviewed by Heather Halliday , Feb 01, 2017
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