Mad About Miniatures

YouTube sensation Ara Bentley is known for her fantastic miniature recreations of pop culture icons such as the Addams Family House and the Beatlejuice House. Ara also built an incredible miniature house and furniture out of nothing but cardboard during Covid (when art supplies were in short supply in some places), creating a great community as people built and shared their own miniature cardboard creations with her and each other. She gives the best advice I have ever heard on how to organize minis and miniature supplies. Join us for a great chat about tiny things! Ara is on Instagram @bentleyhouseminis and host Becky Gannon is @madaboutminiatures.

How tiny can you make something? That's the challenge Julie @ridiculoustinythings gives herself when it comes to making miniatures. She has tiny bears, for whom she has knitted even tinier sweaters. Her houses are mainly in 1:24 scale and she delights in seeing how minuscule her miniatures can get. Recently both Julie and her husband received Artisan status through the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA). So join us as we talk about ridiculous tiny things and the joy they bring!

One day watercolorist Shannon Taylor walked downstairs to her art studio to find it flooded. Reduced to making art in her tiny California apartment on a small side table, Shannon started creating tiny multi-dimensional worlds in antique compacts - and the response was overwhelming! We talk to Shannon about her inspiration and process for making these mini masterpieces, her job as Art Director for Children's Fairyland in California, & more! Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram as @madaboutminiatures and Shannon is on Instagram as @magicmakerdreamweaver.

There's a mystery to solve in Bronte's miniature mansion. From using the language of flowers, to finding hidden keys and secret doors, Bronte is a master at telling stories through her miniatures. Join us as we talk about environmental storytelling, miniature photography tips, and Bronte's cool and creative miniature projects for tv shows. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram as @madaboutminiatures and Bronte is @frombeewithlove. Also excited to announce that Mad About Miniatures is featured in Feedspot's Top 50 Tuesday Podcasts at #17. https://blog.feedspot.com/tuesday_podcasts/

Hannah Lemon's miniature journey began when she made a tiny toilet. What started as a fun miniature craft project during lockdown led to Hannah being on (and winning) Season 2 of Best In Miniature. She is especially known for her extraordinary miniature plants and koi ponds. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram as @madaboutminiatures and Hannah Lemon is @Hanahlemon_art.

Miniaturist Tamar Cohen talks about life as a miniature artist, her unique architectural style, what inspires her, making money on Patreon, and more. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Tamar is on Instagram as @miniatureit. Enjoy!

Join me as we talk to Chelsea Anderson about her journey from landscape architect to modern miniaturist. Along the way she was a finalist (and the only miniaturist) on the TV Show Making It, hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. And just recently she published an amazing book titled "50 Makes for Modern Miniatures". Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Chelsea is on Instagram as @Chelseamakes. Enjoy!

Join me in the glam and sometimes crazy world of New York modern miniaturist Phillip Nuveen. Growing up in Ohio he dreamed of life in the big city - and now he's there! We'll talk about his high-end corporate clients, what it's like to build a mini restaurant set for trained rats, and being a finalist on the TV Show Best in Miniature. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Phillip is @phillipnuveen.

Meet Carinne, a miniature artisan and mother of 7 who loves building miniature houses! We chat about how she loves filling every trunk and drawer in her houses with tiny treasures for people to discover, the challenges of miniature design, and revamping the family dollhouse to make it better than ever and ready for another generation. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Carinne is @my_miniature_life.

This episode I talk to the master of miniature urban street scenes, Jordan Affonso. He is also the force behind @tinyartexperiment on Instagram, a miniature art display involving 20 artists from 6 different countries. So join me as we go beyond the dollhouse, to explore a little different aspect of the miniature scene. Jordan is on Instagram @oilers_workshop and host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures.

Popular mother/daughter duo Tracy and Stephanie find joy in making, collecting and filming miniatures with each other. Using their collection of over 25,000 miniatures, their videos are filled with nostalgia, humor, and the pleasures of everyday life. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Tracy and Stephanie are on Instagram @myminiaturelife_yt. You can also contact Becky at beckyflairbiz@gmail.com.

From the frighteningly fabulous Adams Family Mansion to the golden decadence of a high end bar by the famous Narcissa Thorne, the Museum of Miniature Houses in Indiana has put together a wonderfully varied collection of impressive miniatures. Hear the stories behind their amazing miniature collection from Savannah, the Museum Manager, and get the inside scoop on their big plans for expansion of this miniature museum! Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and the Museum of Miniature Houses is @the.mini.museum.

Discover the tiny treasures of the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures with host Becky Gannon and Museum Board Member Chad from @myminiaturebrownstone. Chad tells us about the history of the museum and their extensive collection of unique miniatures - including a replica of "Doc's" house from Back to the Future and a Texas mansion worthy of the TV show Dynasty. We also learn about Chad's miniature inspiration, why his miniature style is nothing like his real life home decor, and his recent experience in the Guild Study Program in Colonial Williamsburg. Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is @theminitimemachine.

We get the behind the scenes scoop on the world class school for miniaturists located in beautiful Castine, Maine. The one week long summer program is run by the International Guild of Miniature Artisans, and people come from all over the country - and even the world - to attend. From the incredible teachers to the annual lobster celebration, Katie La Fortune tells us all about this amazing school where miniaturists can learn new skills and master their craft. Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and the Guild School is on Instagram @igmaguildschool.

Marina talks about using miniatures as a way to preserve memories - she created a dollhouse filled with her mother's crafts and decor style to hold her mother close to her heart. Marina and I also talk about tackling the world of 3D printing as a "non-techie", how we feel when real life gets in the way of the mini world, her childhood dollhouse, and the joys of creating tiny things! Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Marina is @marinas_mini_life.

Life is just another day at the beach for miniaturist Theresa Parker. She lives near the beach in real life and has built a miniature beach house and waterfront restaurant. We chat about her 3D printing, her "mini-eating" dog Barley, getting featured in mini magazines, and how we both love teal. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Theresa is @theminibeachhouse.

I chat with modern miniaturist & architect Paris Renfroe about his cool modern minis, the inside scoop on exciting changes to the IMOMA miniature show coming up in February of 2023, and how watching Miami Vice as a kid influenced his sense of style. Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures, Paris Renfroe is @prdminiatures and go to @IMoMA for information on the upcoming miniature show in Vegas. . Please subscribe so you'll always be the first to hear a new episode!

Join me as I talk to Kate Unver, the author of the Big Book of Mini and creator of @dailymini about her personal mini collection (think in the thousands!), her passion for discovering and supporting mini artisans, and how she loves riding her motorcycle to mini shows! Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures. Please subscribe so you'll always be the first to hear a new episode!

Join me in exploring the miniature treasures at the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, & Toys. Museum Director Wendy Littlepage gives us the inside scoop on their miniature collection. Hear the story behind the Someday House, the teddy bear that flew first class from England, and so much more! Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and check out the museum @minidolltoymusuem.

Kristine has been combining her love of photography and modern minis for thirteen years. We talk about tips for photographing your dollhouses, creating photo backdrops, 3 D printing and more! Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Kristine is @paperdollminiatures.