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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

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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The Park At Midnight

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Walter Cheego
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how much she sells these for? She should at least double her money, but that's just my 2 cents!

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Hello Everyone! I’m Having A Valentine’s Flash Sale This Weekend! My Floral Paintings Will Be Available On My Website For This Weekend Only. The Paintings Will Arrive Framed With The Option Of A Personalized Note To Your Loved One. 💕
what Flower Would You Like To See Painted On A Penny? .
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#flowerpainting #flower #oilpainting #painting #painter #valentines #lotus #tulip #gardenia #tinypainting #miniatures #minipainting #pennyart #brymarie #brymariearts

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, I really like these. Would like to have a nice little framed set.

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I Loved Painting This Cute Little Lady Bug. 🐞are There Any Other Critters You Would Like To See On A Coin? .
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#ladybug #insects #pennyart #miniature #painting #oilpainting #oilpainings #commissions #losangeles #newyork #london #gallery #galleries #tinyart

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"It's A Dangerous Business, Frodo, Going Out Your Door. You Step Onto The Road, And If You Don't Keep Your Feet, There's No Knowing Where You Might Be Swept Off To." -Tolkien .
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#contemporarypainting #contemporaryart #miniature #mini #brymarie #landscape #hobbit #hobbithole #lotr #lordoftherings #instaartist #artoftheday #inspiration #creative #pennypainting #smallpainting #gamblinpaint

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Vicki Fleming
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Snow Capped Mountains Make My Heart Sing. .
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#contemporarypainting #artist #painter#artlovers #painter #artofinstagram #miniature #travelpainter #tucsonartist #contemporaryart #mini #gallery #galleries #losangeles #newyork #london

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Another Piece Finished For The 100 Cent Project. .
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Theodora Graybill
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i just can't get over how they look like you can just walk into them... you are an amazing artist !!!

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Tamar Valley Sunrise Painted On A Two Pence
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Cabin By The Lake, Oil On Penny, 2018 Another Finished For 'Great Outdoors' Collection. .
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#natureseries #contemporaryart #miniature #minipainting #lake #vacation #oilpainting #painting #paint #inspiration #creative #love #pennypainting

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Been Working On This Lake Piece For The Past Day Or So. .
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I’ve Been Looking At Some Of My Paintings From Last Year And This One Always Stands Out. I Love Taking Road Trips So Much And This Painting Makes Me Want To Get In My Car And Just Start Driving To Some Place I’ve Never Been Before. 💕 Do You Have Any Trips Planned For This Year?? .
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#painting #art #artist #landscape #artlovers #galleries #artgallery #oilpainting #minipainting #roadtrip #brymarie

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I’ve Said It Before But Taking Commissions Is One Of My Highlights As A Painter. I Would Have Never Thought A Night Scene At A Drive-Thru Sonic Could Be So Timeless On A Penny. My Cut Off Date For Holiday Gift Commissions Is Coming Up Soon. Send Me An Email If You Want To Be Put On The List. .
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Just Finished This Commission, Thanks Kat! .
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GachaGirl
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Roman. That is very rude. She is a VERY talented person. I mean, I can’t even draw a straight line to save my life....

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Who's Ready For Fall?? .
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My Favorite Movie Snack!
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#contemporaryart #artcollector #oil #oilpainting #moviesnacks #brymarie

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The Lighthouse Located In The Texas Panhandle. .
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#brymarie #brymariearts #coinart #miniature #miniart #contemporarypainting #contemporaryart #landscape #texas #lighthouse #oilpainting #oils

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Rowan Williamson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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I Always Get Asked What Inspires Me To Keep Painting Everyday And I Always Have The Same Answer. Go Outside! You’d Be Surprised What Gorgeous Things You’ll Find If You Only Take The Time To Look. ‘Hidden Gems’ Oil On Penny 2019 🍄available🍄 . . . . . . . . . #miniature #mini #oilpainting #art #tinypainting #coinart #coins #gamblin #hiking #nature #gooutside #statepark #mushrooms #mushroompainting #brymarie #brymariearts

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