Thursday, August 14, 2014
Friday, April 25, 2014
Liz Hickok-Jell-o Cities
1:32 PM
Diorama Artists, Jello, Miniature, Models, New York, photography, San Francisco, Scale Models, urban
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Liz Hickok, a San Francisco based artist, models urban landscapes in Jell-O.
"I have always been interested in architectural scale models of cities, and how photography can play with the viewer’s sense of scale, blurring differences between the real city and the constructed one."-Liz Hickok (from artists website)
Here are a few of her jiggling works:
"I have always been interested in architectural scale models of cities, and how photography can play with the viewer’s sense of scale, blurring differences between the real city and the constructed one."-Liz Hickok (from artists website)
Here are a few of her jiggling works:
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Project: San Francisco in Jell-O
"Bay Bridge"Photograph, Liz Hickok |
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Project: San Francisco in Jell-O
"The City"Photograph, Liz Hickok |
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Project: Jelly NYC
"One Broadway"Photograph, Liz Hickok |
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Project: San Francisco in Jell-O
"The Mission: 16th and Dolores", Liz Hickok |
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Project: Jelly NYC
"Downtown Buildings"Photograph, Liz Hickok |
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Project: San Francisco in Jell-O
"Coit Tower"Photograph, Liz Hickok |
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
How to Videos-Diorama/Model Grasses
3:47 PM
diorama instructions, diorama kits, DIY, grass, heki, Hobby, how-to's, Miniature, model trains, Models, scale, Scale Models, scenic express, terrain, Video
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Here are some quick videos introducing the benefits of using Heki grasses in your diorama or scale model creations.
You can purchase Heki products from Scenic Express or other hobby retailers.
Check out the other informative how-to's found on the Jim Elster/Scenic Express Youtube Channel.
You can purchase Heki products from Scenic Express or other hobby retailers.
Check out the other informative how-to's found on the Jim Elster/Scenic Express Youtube Channel.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Wild Diorama Supplies-Safari Ltd.
4:18 PM
civil war, craft, Diorama, diorama kits, DIY, dragons, Miniature, Models, scale, scale model people, Scale Models, Supplies, wild animals
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Looking for a tube of Civil War Soldiers? Or a bag of jungle animals? Safari Ltd., has a wide range of miniatures and replicas for all your wild dioramas. From miniature Bulaga whales to models of the solar system , Safari Ltd.'s Catalog will be sure to meet your needs, even if they include a miniature Roman Colosseum or a lair of dragons. Their vast miniatures collection comes in a variety of scale sizes made with non-toxic materials. You can also find Safari Ltd. on Amazon.
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| Safari Ltd. Civil War Soldiers |
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| Safari Ltd. Toob of Soldiers |
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| Safari Ltd. Bulaga Whale |
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| Safari Ltd. Bulk Bag Animals |
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| Safari Ltd. Solar System |
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| Colosseum Replica |
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| Safari Ltd. Dragons Collection |
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| Safari Ltd. Toob of Exotic of Birds |
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| Safari Ltd. Plastic Trees |
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Storywoods-Rebecca Dudley
12:56 PM
Book, craft, Diorama Artists, Illinois, photo stories, photography, Scale Models, Video
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Rebecca Dudley, is an Illinois based artist and children's story book author. Her book Hank Finds An Egg-blends the worlds of diorama, photography and storytelling. Her website Storywoods, contains other diorama-photo-stories that will soon be turned into books.
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| Still from Hank Has a Dream-by Rebecca Dudley |
Now Available:
Hank Has A Dream
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| Hank Has a Dream-By Rebecca Dudley |
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Falling Together-Gregory Euclide
8:57 PM
Album Covers, Diorama, Diorama Artist, Etsy, Exhibits, installation art, paintings
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Gregory Euclide is an artist that uses elements of Dioramas in his work. From his painted reliefs which often feature found objects, to his intricate installations that range from tipped over paint can worlds to elaborate paintings that erupt in dioramas, his work is fluid, imaginative, and visceral.
Perhaps most recognizably, his work is featured on the 2012 Grammy Award winning album covers of the band Bon Iver.
He also has an etsy shop, where he sells "studio sketches and experiments".
Prints of the original art for Bon Iver, Bon Iver - Calgary Single - Towers Single - Beth/Rest Single from Gregory Euclide on Vimeo.
Announcing a limited edition print of the artwork used on Bon Iver's critically acclaimed second album.
http://gregoryeuclide.com/portfolio/print-of-bon-iver-album-art/
Monday, December 23, 2013
Miniature Christmas Village History and Modern Makers
1:28 PM
cardboard, Christmas, Christmas Miniatures, Christmas Village, Diorama, figurines, Holiday, inspiration, magical, Miniature, Models, News, Putz houses, star wars, Villages, wonderland
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The tradition of setting up magical Christmas Villages on tabletops and mantels across America, began as a tradition of the Moravian Church, a Protestant denomination, and has continued to evolve over the last 130 years.Originally set under the Christmas tree, 'Putz' houses, as they were called, were typically made from cardboard and mostly manufactured in Japan and Germany. For a thorough history of Christmas Villages, visit Family Christmas Online and for instructions on how to build your own glittered 'Putz' house visit Cardboard Christmas.
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| DIY-Putz Houses from Cardboard Christmas |
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| Department 56 Ceramics https://www.department56.com/home.do |
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| Department 56 Dickens Village |
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| Department 56 Alpine Village |
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| Department 56-Downton Abbey Village |
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| Lemax Christmas Village |
Another growing Christmas collectibles maker Lemax, offers merry miniaturists a variety of villages, including a Victorian Christmas Village, Santa's Wonderland, Vail Village, Caddington Village, and numerous collectible enhancements and figurines sure to complete your Christmas Village wonderland.
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| Lemax-Santa's Wonderland |
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| Lemax Vail Village |
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| Lemax Caddington Collection |
And finally, the Bradford Exchange, is also a great source for limited edition collectibles, especially if your taste ranges a bit outside of Christmas. Their wide array of collectible collections include the Nightmare Before Christmas Village, Star Wars Galatic Village and Thomas Kinkade Christmas Village collectibles.
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| Bradford Exchange-Nightmare Before Christmas Collection |
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| Bradford Exchange-Star Wars Galactic Village |
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| Thomas Kinkade-Christmas House-Bradford Exchange |
Friday, November 1, 2013
Dia de los Muertes Devotional Dioramas
4:26 PM
craft, Dia de los Muertos, Diorama, Diorama Artists, Etsy, Folk Art, Fun, history, Holiday, Miniature, Spooky
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The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday when those that have passed away are remembered in colorful, artful, and dynamic ways.
A part of the tradition includes a rich history of folk art including Nichos, or Retablos, which are whimsical devotional dioramas often made out of tin, wood and papier mache. Click photos for links to artists and shops.
A part of the tradition includes a rich history of folk art including Nichos, or Retablos, which are whimsical devotional dioramas often made out of tin, wood and papier mache. Click photos for links to artists and shops.
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