Tag: Chicago International Miniature Show

TOM BISHOP’S 2024 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL MINIATURES SHOW

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I returned to The Chicago International Dollhouse Miniatures Show at Marriott Chicago O’Hare, which was held annually. This general public event (organized by Tom Bishop Productions) is always a great opportunity to explore the world of miniatures; meeting other fellow enthusiasts and make new connections.

Guess who I saw there? Tara Thame of EvaRose Miniatures! I am so proud to share that Tara Thame has her gorgeous miniature room box exclusively selected for a grand display at the convention, “An Evening Soiree in Paris”! Congratulations, Tara!!

Miniaturist Tara Thame of EvaRose Miniatures with her gorgeous miniature room box,
“An Evening Soiree in Paris”.
Miniaturist Tara Thame of EvaRose Miniatures, “An Evening Soiree in Paris”.
Miniaturist Tara Thame of EvaRose Miniatures, “An Evening Soiree in Paris”.
Miniaturist Tara Thame of EvaRose Miniatures, “An Evening Soiree in Paris”.
Miniaturist Tara Thame of EvaRose Miniatures, “An Evening Soiree in Paris”.
Miniaturist Tara Thame of EvaRose Miniatures, “An Evening Soiree in Paris”.

REUNITED WITH MINIATURIST TARA THAME

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I ran into Miniaturist Tara Thame of EvaRose Miniatures right there at Tom Bishop’s 2022 Chicago International Miniatures Show — who I met several years ago with my daughter!

See picture below for a throwback!
My daughter and I met with Miniaturist Tara Thame during summer of 2017 in Chicago.
Below is the old flyer of this Miniature Show event

Here is Tara Thame’s vlog on YouTube from several years ago. Click here: YOUTUBE

MINIATURIST FRANK CRESCENTE

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I was honored to meet an award-winning Miniaturist Frank Crescente – Like Sally Wallace, he’s a published author of his own book, Magnificent Miniatures and Chandeliers. Very talented artisan. The pictures I took of his work doesn’t do it justice!

Frank Crescente autographed his works in Sally Wallace’s book, Russian Fantasy.
His works were featured in both Sally Wallace’s book, Russian Fantasy
and Miniature Collector magazines.
This is Mr. Crescente’s colleague and artist, Michael Laurita who also showcased
his work at their shared booth. Even he appeared tired from traveling, Michael and I had a
wonderful chat. (Turns out he’s deaf too!)

 

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BOOK: RUSSIAN FANTASY

Russian Fantasy: The Miniature Palace of Imagination and History (Hardcover – 2021)
by Author Sally Wallace 
It was an honor meeting the book author Sally Wallace —
who is also an accomplished miniaturist for more than forty years
Russian Fantasy: The Miniature Palace of Imagination and History (Hardcover – 2021)
with author Sally Wallace’s autograph
After I purchased the autographed book from Sally Wallace, she introduced me to another
talented Miniaturist Johannes Landman from Canada.
Johannes Landman’s miniature art was featured in Sally Wallace’s book, Russian Fantasy.
Johannes Landman’s miniature art was featured in Sally Wallace’s book, Russian Fantasy
– with his autograph.
Micro Knitter Althea Crome’s art was featured in Sally Wallace’s book, Russian Fantasy.

Micro Knitter Althea Crome and her autograph
United Kingdom’s Miniature artist Chris Malcomson was also featured in the book, Russian Fantasy
yet he autographed it too.
Miniaturist Chris Malcomson’s art was featured in Sally Wallace’s book, Russian Fantasy
Chris Malcomson Marquetry Miniatures from United Kingdom
Miniaturist David Iriarte from Spain; his art was featured in Sally Wallace’s book, Russian Fantasy.
Miniaturist David Iriate from Spain and his autograph
Jack Cashmere, a miniature artist working in porcelain –
his work was also in Russian Fantasy book by Sally Wallace.
Artisan Frank Crescente’s art was featured in Sally Wallace’s Russian Fantasy as well.
Miniature Artist Frank Crescente and his beautiful chandeliers