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Fine Art and Miniature Paintings by Lynn Ponto-Peterson Lynn was recently featured in the November issue of American Art Collector Magazine. Lynn's painting entitled "Summer at the Lake" was used to illustrate masterful miniature paintings of modern artists working today in an article focusing on miniature fine art.
"Buffalo River Hideout" 3.5" x 5" gouache on board - Sold *This painting won second in the "exterior or architectural division" at the Annual International Miniature art show in Florida. This painting sold prior to the show to a wonderful collector in Germany.
Current works available:
( "Wolf Portrait" - 8 x 10 gouache painting on board )
Sold - ("Summer at the Lake" - 3.5 x 6 miniature gouache painting) Was exhibited and sold at the Miniature Art Society of Florida's Annual International Miniature Art Show. Along with the piece Buffalo River Hideout. Paintings by Lynn Ponto-Peterson. Specializing in wildlife and figural works done in a Classical style using gouache and oil. This site is always changing so please check back to view future updates. There is a page called "On The Drawing Table" This will feature paintings I am currently working on. What is a Miniature Painting? - A very brief Explanation. Many people are under the misconception that a miniature painting is just a "small" format piece of art. In fact for centuries it has been revered as tiny masterpieces, treasures to remember a loved one, or manuscript decorum meticulously rendered by monks. As with all great art forms, the art of Miniature painting has evolved into one of the most exciting venues in art collecting. The Miniature Painting should have all the elements of large works of art, detail of subject and background, expression and emotion, all wrapped into the tiny canvas. The viewer at times must use the aid of a magnifying glass to reveal all it's secrets. Today's master works must withstand considerable enlargement and still retain it's detail and classical techniques. Painstaking attention is paid by today's Miniature artists with tiny brush and magnifying glass to produce nothing less then a masterpiece. A Gem of the Classical art world that can be held in one's hand. To see and hold one of these treasures will make a collector out of anyone who loves good and classical art. Guidelines from the AMA " Association of Miniature Artists" AMA Guidelines: While the AMA recognizes and encourages individuality, experimentation and future changes in the miniature art movement the AMA exists to provide a common ground among members especially in the context of defining their work to the public. As a member of the AMA you choose to agree with the following statements: 1. Given the historical foundation of traditional miniature art, I will strive to understand it better for the promotion, preservation and advancement of the art form. 2. Given the perplex multiple definitions of the term Miniature today, I choose to adhere to the following tenets to describe and distinguish traditional miniature work and when possible, will adhere to them in creating, displaying, and marketing artwork as a ‘miniature’: •Minute in scale vs. life sized. For practicality following the general 1/6th scale for my work sent to formal miniature exhibitions and shows. •Delicate and painstaking technique that withstands magnification. •Small in format and size. 25 inches or less for surface area. Sculpture should fit inside an 8″x8″x8″ cube including the base. •High in quality. The work should exemplify Fine Art ~ demonstrating a mastery of composition, color, values etc. 3. Given my concern for the future of the miniature art form I will do my best to educate artists and the public about the historical and current miniature art movement, contribute work to the exhibitions and volunteer when possible with the existing societies, shows and online forums as interaction with fellow artists is key to better understanding and continued advancement of the genre. My membership in the AMA will continue as long as I work in the miniature art genre and adhere with the statements and tenets. Some interesting History about Miniatures Miniature Portraiture, How it began in the US. Classical Art is regaining it's proper place in history thanks in part to organizations such as the Art Renewal Center. Please visit their website to view Modern Day Masters and read
fascinating articles on the history and oppression of classical art and how it
was effected by the Modern art movement. Also visit a wonderful and nicely done website explaining today's Miniature painting's, guidelines, great body of artists and their works, shows, and just about everything you ever wanted to know about Contemporary Miniature Painting.
http://www.miniatureartist.com
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