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Miniature Masterpieces
Unleash your creativity in the charming world of miniature watercolors! In this hands-on workshop on October 31 from 12 PM – 3 PM led by Diane E. Israel, you’ll master scale and design at 1/12 scale to craft your own tiny masterpiece in watercolor. We’ll share essential tricks and hacks for painting small, ensuring artists of all levels can bring their vision to life. All materials are provided – just bring your imagination!
Included with your program ticket is access to the Art of the Dollhouse exhibition. This exhibition looks at how miniature homes have shaped our ideas about domestic life over three centuries.
Make sure to register quickly as space for this program is limited!
About Diane E. Israel
Diane E. Israel is an artist specializing in miniature watercolors, with over five decades of experience. A certified K-12 art teacher, she teaches at Wallkill River Art Center, South Orange/Maplewood Adult School, Cloverdale Farm State Park, and the Ocean County Artists Guild, where she serves as a teacher and trustee.
A member of IGMA, NAME, and MASF, Diane has earned recent honors including second place in Florals and Botanicals at the 2025 MASF Annual Miniature Show and third place at Hudson Valley Gallery’s 2×2 Miniature Show. She also serves as program co-chair of the Lacey Historical Society and is involved with ACLNJ (Arts Community of Lacey NJ).
