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This may be cliché, but when was the last time you really stopped to smell the flowers?

Hey there! My name is Rachel Beltz and I am on a mission to make people stop and appreciate the “little” wonderful details of their everyday life. Using watercolors, I aim to create realistic miniatures; each of my pieces are roughly the size of a United States Quarter (for my International friends, that’s about 28 x 28 mm.)

Imagine a house small enough to fit under a single key on your keyboard... maybe your favorite singer... or even a ferocious tiger that could fit under a mere postage stamp? I have painted them all; squeezing in each and every detail.

I paint for the details. Hopefully, you can bring some of this into your daily life. I have spent my 22 years of life on Earth rushing - I don't want other people to do the same.

More info: Instagram | littlequillstudios.com

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Akalvin
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The quarter dollar looks very realistic!

Pattie Kelly
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

President George Washington compared to a painting of a mouse. I don't think he would of minded.

Melody Lanzatella
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The tinier the perfect lil animal is, the more precious it is!

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    김지수
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nooo! Someone save the goldfish!

    TheRubyFalcon
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry, once the water falls below the level of the hole, he'll still have enough to breathe, and the water should stop coming out :)

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    Melody Lanzatella
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My heart is now in a puddle at my feet! (NO! Its NOT the goldfish water!) lol

    Pattie Kelly
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK George Washington compared to a leaking gold fish bag.......HM don't think that would make it with the President but I know he'd like the painting.

    Melody Lanzatella
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That says something so significant about this artist and the way she sees beauty in that she gave the baggie a tiny leak! AWESOME!

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    Emily Rose
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the highlights and shadows are excellent!

    Vijay Duggirala
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see you used a strawberry for scale reference. But wheres the painting? Oh wait..

    Pattie Kelly
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now this strawberry will go down as one of the smallest fully grown strawberry.

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    Annika Hanson-Carlson
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i want to take this kitten out of my computer screen and snuggle with it all day

    Pattie Kelly
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now explain to me how anyone with a heart could not fall in love with that painting?

    Melody Lanzatella
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The intricate pattern on the cup and saucer!

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    Mimi M
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dang, this is really good.

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    Pattie Kelly
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HELP HELP I have fallen down and shrunk into Alice in Wonderland. These mice are out to get me I didn't mean to drink the magic drink .

    Panic!AtTheYeemo
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    hiss hiss m**********r

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    Melody Lanzatella
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your subjects are intriguing! And, just think...that doesnt even approach how teensy some critters hearts actually are! ALL tiny miracles!

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    Pattie Kelly
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK I think President Washington would of been honored to be compared to a fierce tiger after all he was a general in the army and loved it.

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    Pattie Kelly
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A loyal and fierce protector in that dog and the same for General George Washington a match made in Heaven.

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    Giedith Balmer
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If this would be a bee hummingbird it would almost be life sized.

    Pattie Kelly
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is about right humming birds are very small birds and the plants they pollinate are bigger than them. So this one seems true to life.

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    Pattie Kelly
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Marilyn Monroe one of the world's most beautiful woman. She'd love these colors in lipstick.

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    Melody Lanzatella
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the 1800s the pineapple was so rare and expensive. It was a sign of wealth to have them. Some people actually RENTED them to have them sitting around at parties!

    Pattie Kelly
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone know if George Washington liked pineapple?

    Mya Wilcox
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want some pineapple upside down cake now,

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    Pattie Kelly
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK here we go again President Washington compared to a Panda Bear. What an honor he would of thought.

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    Pattie Kelly
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK so I am starring in "Back to the Future" do the cars shrink?

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    Caro Caro
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rachel, you have tremendous talent.

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    Pattie Kelly
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK now why is this tiger crazed? I guess President Washington was a man not to be reckoned with.

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    Pattie Kelly
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at me and don't deny that you love my picture. But please don't mistake me for a postage stamp.

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    Heather Fordham
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would love one of my cat. Would put it into a charm or locket. Just ideas for you to share your art.

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    Heather Fordham
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually remember goin on trips in one of these. Scary

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    Heather Fordham
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could patent that for beer cap liners.

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    Heather Fordham
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to see more of this artist

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    Alia Gail
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really have to draw attention to the fact that, not only are the paintings incredible, their TINY! You can literally see individual blades of grass in this, and the whole painting is SHORTER than a blade of grass! I want to see the tools and paint that was used!

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    Alia Gail
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DONT LET THE REAL MAPLE SYRUP TOUCH IT!! I’m getting nervous looking at it lol

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