A cute mouse. Felted toys by Nadezhda Micheyeva

Felted toys by Nadezhda Micheyeva

Russian self-taught artist Micheyeva lives in St. Petersburg. She is a dentist by education and profession. Felting miniature toys is just her hobby. Her talented works are expressive and touching. Adorable felted toys by Nadezhda leave no one indifferent. According to Nadezhda, it all started in a childhood, when she drew a lot, and constantly invented something. So, her mom took her to the art studio, but to painting she preferred molding plaster figures. In particular, she enjoyed making some primitive dolls, small animals and sewing clothes for them.
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Titmouse. Miniature Felted birds by Natalia Linkova (Asunta)

Miniature Felted birds by Natalia Linkova

Russian artist of applied art Natalia Linkova (Asunta) shows both – her artistic skills and good knowledge of ornithology. Natalia Linkova lives in the southern city of Feodosia, in Crimea. According to her, she has been creative since childhood. As the artist writes on her website “I have always remembered myself with materials for creative work in my hands – scraps, beads, paint, canvas, thread, and so on. And I am happy that now there are even more possibilities, materials and knowledge, and there is no limit for perfection! There is something to strive for, there is so much to learn! I love what I do! And I only do what I love!”.
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Fragment of ‘Dragonflies’ pendant. Mother of pearl, tempera, watercolor, Swarovski crystals, varnish. Art by Russian artist jeweler Elena Kulemzina

Russian artist jeweler Elena Kulemzina
Born and raised in the Vladimir region, since 1990, Elena Kulemzina has lived in the Siberian city of Kemerovo, which she really likes. According to her, the love for lacquer miniature came when she was a child and stayed forever. Elena Kulemzina is a mixed media artist jeweler experimenting with unusual materials. Gradually she has formed her own style.
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A bird and flies. Feather cutting art by Chris Maynard

Feather cutting art by Chris Maynard
American feather artist Chris Maynard creates his drawings, sculptures using a small scalpel. Imagine what patience, skills and strong nerves must the artist have to cut patterns on the feathers! By the way, Chris works only with naturally fallen material, so that no bird has suffered. Undoubtedly, the talented artist Chris Maynard is a magician, wizard, and virtuoso of fantastic transformations. In particular, he is able to turn one single feather into a bird, and even into a whole flock of a wide variety of birds.
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1903 Art Nouveau French Silver Music Art Medal. Work by Russian jeweler and medalist artist Felix Rasumny

Russian jeweler and medalist artist Felix Rasumny was born April 20, 1869 in Sevastopol, Russian Empire (died 1940 in Paris). In his youth, he settled in France. He studied at the School of Decorative Arts. His teachers were E. Millet, T. Gautier and E.P. Tasse. Felix Rasumny gained fame as the author of decorative and commemorative plaques and medals, as well as brooches and table decorations in the style of Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Among his works are: cast iron bas-relief in honor of the Alexander III bridge in Paris for the Universal Exhibition of 1900, silver medal to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia (released in 1902 at the Paris Mint, in 2011, exhibited at the exhibition devoted to the history of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the General Staff Building, the State Hermitage), a silver coin of France at 10 francs (1929), a commemorative medal in honor of the World exhibition in Paris in 1937, and others.
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Girl’s portrait pendant. Handcrafted Enamel by California based artists. Mona and Alex Szabados Enamel Jewelry art

Mona and Alex Szabados Enamel Jewelry art
Enamel Jewelry collection created by Mona and Alex Szabados includes beautiful miniature paintings of female faces and animals. Characterized by rich colors of enamel in combination with precious stones and fantasy of artists. Mona (artist) and Alex Szabados (jeweler) live in California. They are collaborating for over 20 years and have won numerous awards, presented their work in several books and magazines. Each element is formed gradually, using a transparent enamel with gold leaf, silver leaf and gold beads, all about 30 layers. Faces are built with finely chopped transparent and opaque opalescent enamel. The creative tandem of jewelry artists work together at each stage. When Mona finishes with enamel, Alex begins his fine jewelry work packing enamel, adding unique gems, granular gold, reticulation, etc.
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Merry Christmas! Painting on stones Yana Khachikian

Painting on stones Yana Khachikian
Kiev based artist Yana Khachikian has created a stunning gallery of miniature oil paintings on usual rocks. Beautiful landscapes painted on the cold surface of the stone are amazing. According to Yana, she first painted seascapes, inspired by the beautiful nature of the Crimean seaside, where she spent her summer holidays. And she took some of the Crimean stones with her to Kiev. Today, stones are brought to her from all over Ukraine, and Yana paints them, creating very unexpected miniatures. Meanwhile, the young and beautiful artist prefers to work at night, which she considers the best time for creativity.
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