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I Create Tiny Oil Paintings On Coins And Here Are My 30 Works
I started doing miniature paintings as a daily exercise, primarily with the goal to paint more often and hone my skills for finer detail in smaller compositions. By the time I completed my first tiny painting, I was already fascinated by the amount of detail I was able to achieve on such a small surface and immediately wanted to paint another beautiful landscape. Despite my original worries of this exercise becoming tedious at best, these oil paintings quickly turned into my favorite part of the day.
I chose coins simply because I prefer to paint on metal, and preferably copper, so the penny was the perfect fit for these unique artworks. And yes, I do prefer pennies minted before 1981 because of their higher copper content!
I enjoy doing beautiful drawings for commissions and personal pieces with various subjects including landscapes, portraits, wildlife, and fantasy work because I am an avid book lover.
You can see more of my creative ideas and some behind the scenes pictures and videos on my Instagram or my website.
More info: Instagram | brymariearts.com
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#1
Final score:
81points
The average painting can take up to ten hours to complete, but the process is stretched between multiple days to allow drying time between each layer. If I have multiple drawing ideas I'm working on at once, it can take weeks to complete one piece. Everything I achieve is done traditionally using oils, along with simple mediums to help with the flow of the paints, and of course, tiny brushes.
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#2
Final score:
78points
Walter Cheego 6 years ago
I wonder how much she sells these for? She should at least double her money, but that's just my 2 cents!
#3
Final score:
73points
I got into painting miniatures about five years ago when I participated in a charity auction where we had to paint on a canvas no larger than 3 x 3“ I fell in love with painting minis partly for the challenge but mainly I enjoyed everyone’s excitement when they noticed such a small painting could be just as detailed and interesting as a larger canvas.
I did paint on larger canvases before I found coins. I tried many different mediums and surfaces but I mainly liked painting on copper panels so when I decided to paint smaller the penny was a perfect match.
#4
Final score:
71points
#5
Final score:
68points
The very first session and the last three brushstrokes are equally my favorite parts of the creative process. The challenge of making the world outside fit in such a small space always feels gratifying. Then, I don’t believe there’s anything more enjoyable than laying down those last few brushstrokes and seeing the whole painting come together the way you imagined.
#6
Final score:
68points
My paintings will be on display at the LA Art Show with Abend Gallery in January 2022 and be sure keep an eye out for this summers limited print release!
More details will be in my Instagram and website.
#9
Final score:
64points
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch 6 years ago
I don't think that's a penny. Looks like a Euro 50 cent piece (Ireland edition)
#10
Final score:
61points
Aahzmandus Pervect 6 years ago
This isn't a painting, it's just a ladybug... Oh, wait, nevermind. 😀
#11
Final score:
59points
#12
Final score:
57points
#13
Final score:
56points
#14
Final score:
55points
#15
Final score:
50points
#16
Final score:
50points
#17
Final score:
47points
#18
Final score:
47points
#19
Final score:
44points
#20
Final score:
42points
#21
Final score:
41points
#22
Final score:
40points
#23
Final score:
39points
#25
Final score:
38points
#26
Final score:
38points
#27
Final score:
38points
Vicki Fleming 6 years ago
These are so awesome. Do you sell them? If so please contact me at vickilynn76@gmail.com. I've never seen anything more beautiful. You are very talented.
#28
Final score:
37points
#29
Final score:
36points
#30
Final score:
33points
#31
Final score:
28points
#32
Final score:
27points
#34
Final score:
26points
#35
Final score:
26points
#37
Final score:
25points
#38
Final score:
24points
#39
Final score:
24points
#40
Final score:
24points
Theodora Graybill 6 years ago
i just can't get over how they look like you can just walk into them... you are an amazing artist !!!
#41
Final score:
23points
#42
Final score:
23points
#43
Final score:
23points
#48
Final score:
20points
#49
Final score:
20points
#50
Final score:
20points
#51
Final score:
19points
#52
Final score:
19points
#55
Final score:
18points
#57
Final score:
18points
#58
Final score:
17points
Rowan Williamson 6 years ago
Every time I see one I'm like, wow that's my favorite then I continue scrolling just to find one that I like even more. They are all so amazing. I can't decide which one I like best.
#60
Final score:
16points
#61
Final score:
16points
#63
Final score:
9points
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What do you think ?
Koala King 6 years ago
Is it only me or do you want to just put them in a bag and pretend it’s like a piggy bank of hard work
Aahzmandus Pervect 6 years ago
These are beautiful. I especially like the way the light is depicted.
Lady Marmalade 6 years ago
Does anybody else always check the dates on coined and when it's older than the year 2000 just wonder, hmmm I wonder who touched this penny before me, what adventures has this penny been on?
Tarryn Louise 6 years ago
What an incredible talent.. I would LOVE to see a canvas created in that small scale. Could you even begin to imagine how long that would take? wow.
Chris DiFonso 6 years ago
Go to her web page (link is at the top of the post)
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Oogiebogieaugiedaddy 4 years ago
Maybe the United States should commission you!!! Love these! Amazing talent!
Andrea Careless 6 years ago
Oh wow, these are wonderful! Pennies are absolutely free in Canada! Discontinued in 2012. Come and get some!
CookieNeerrrrd 6 years ago
63p has 'dissappeared' in the making of these beautiful small works of art. Also, how much could she sell them for?? they are pennies??? but i still love the <3
Koala King 6 years ago
Is it only me or do you want to just put them in a bag and pretend it’s like a piggy bank of hard work
Aahzmandus Pervect 6 years ago
These are beautiful. I especially like the way the light is depicted.
Lady Marmalade 6 years ago
Does anybody else always check the dates on coined and when it's older than the year 2000 just wonder, hmmm I wonder who touched this penny before me, what adventures has this penny been on?
Tarryn Louise 6 years ago
What an incredible talent.. I would LOVE to see a canvas created in that small scale. Could you even begin to imagine how long that would take? wow.
Chris DiFonso 6 years ago
Go to her web page (link is at the top of the post)
Load More Replies... Oogiebogieaugiedaddy 4 years ago
Maybe the United States should commission you!!! Love these! Amazing talent!
Andrea Careless 6 years ago
Oh wow, these are wonderful! Pennies are absolutely free in Canada! Discontinued in 2012. Come and get some!
CookieNeerrrrd 6 years ago
63p has 'dissappeared' in the making of these beautiful small works of art. Also, how much could she sell them for?? they are pennies??? but i still love the <3
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