With a background in cinema and audiovisuals and a fascination with scenography and the treatment of space, Cerdà is a firm believer that characters can be defined by a space, even if they are not present at all. “I studied cinema in ESCAC, specializing in art direction, and when I had the opportunity to illustrate a children’s book suddenly 2D wasn’t enough for me,” she relayed in an interview with We Heart.

“I started cutting paper and creating little houses in 3D for the main characters in my first book, and I got hooked,” she says, adding that studying cinema had a great influence on the way she illustrates, not only taking influence from movies but also by the craft of making movies: the light, the mise-en-scène and, above all, the space.

Each piece begins with a sketch of what Cerdà has in mind, after which she hunts for reference images. “I like to find just the right tile designs or the best plants to go with the piece,” she explains. The whole process varies and can take between one or two days to more than three weeks.

Based in Barcelona, Cerdà is particularly inspired by the ceramic tiles that are a common feature in the city. “One thing that is repeated in my illustrations (and I think is totally influenced by my city) are the ceramic tiles,” she says. “Here in Barcelona tiles were very popular at the end of the 19th century; nowadays a lot of houses still have them. I’m also influenced by all the cities I’ve visited. Traveling is so inspiring.”

Take a look at some of her intricate designs in the gallery below:

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Tanak’s dioramas don’t depict grand events or remarkable people. His focus is on everyday life. He uses his medium to showcase people swimming in the pool, competing in sport, dancing. He will sometimes dabble with the fantastical, and create a miniature version of Aladdin on his magical carpet – but mostly, he likes to focus on the magic of the mundane.

It’s not just Tanaka’s medium or his subjects that are unusual. Even the materials he uses to create his dioramas are untraditional. Instead of using clay, metal, paper, or any other raw material that is usually used to create dioramas and sculptures of any size, Tanaka uses everyday materials. A blue icicle can be an ocean, and a yellow one can be a beach; An old CD becomes a skating rink.

Tanaka’s miniatures are charming not only because they are meticulously made, but because they focus on all the moments we’re used to ignoring on a daily basis, the simple materials that surround us and we discard so easily, and the moments that can be awe-inspiring is we only pay attention.

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This miniaturist always has a story to tell with his dioramas, and this is a perfect way to visualize the tales. The artist started creating dioramas a few years ago, and this was after he realized that he could not tell a story without a physical background. Some of the miniatures are built from his memory, and he uses them to honor or relive some moments from his past.

The dioramas are extremely realistic because of the artist’s ability to recreate objects and textures and his attention to detail. Putera sells his work as many people buy them to gift their loved ones. Some people also send requests for him to help them relive memories of their past.

See some of his work below.

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With a background in cinema and audiovisuals and a fascination with scenography and the treatment of space, Cerdà is a firm believer that characters can be defined by a space, even if they are not present at all. “I studied cinema in ESCAC, specializing in art direction, and when I had the opportunity to illustrate a children’s book suddenly 2D wasn’t enough for me,” she relayed in an interview with We Heart.

“I started cutting paper and creating little houses in 3D for the main characters in my first book, and I got hooked,” she says, adding that studying cinema had a great influence on the way she illustrates, not only taking influence from movies but also by the craft of making movies: the light, the mise-en-scène and, above all, the space.

Each piece begins with a sketch of what Cerdà has in mind, after which she hunts for reference images. “I like to find just the right tile designs or the best plants to go with the piece,” she explains. The whole process varies and can take between one or two days to more than three weeks.

Based in Barcelona, Cerdà is particularly inspired by the ceramic tiles that are a common feature in the city. “One thing that is repeated in my illustrations (and I think is totally influenced by my city) are the ceramic tiles,” she says. “Here in Barcelona tiles were very popular at the end of the 19th century; nowadays a lot of houses still have them. I’m also influenced by all the cities I’ve visited. Traveling is so inspiring.”

Take a look at some of her intricate designs in the gallery below:

The post The Tiny, Incredible Dioramas of Mar Cerdà appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Tanak’s dioramas don’t depict grand events or remarkable people. His focus is on everyday life. He uses his medium to showcase people swimming in the pool, competing in sport, dancing. He will sometimes dabble with the fantastical, and create a miniature version of Aladdin on his magical carpet – but mostly, he likes to focus on the magic of the mundane.

It’s not just Tanaka’s medium or his subjects that are unusual. Even the materials he uses to create his dioramas are untraditional. Instead of using clay, metal, paper, or any other raw material that is usually used to create dioramas and sculptures of any size, Tanaka uses everyday materials. A blue icicle can be an ocean, and a yellow one can be a beach; An old CD becomes a skating rink.

Tanaka’s miniatures are charming not only because they are meticulously made, but because they focus on all the moments we’re used to ignoring on a daily basis, the simple materials that surround us and we discard so easily, and the moments that can be awe-inspiring is we only pay attention.

The post These Miniatures Will Remind You of the Beauty In the Ordinary appeared first on PlayJunkie.

This miniaturist always has a story to tell with his dioramas, and this is a perfect way to visualize the tales. The artist started creating dioramas a few years ago, and this was after he realized that he could not tell a story without a physical background. Some of the miniatures are built from his memory, and he uses them to honor or relive some moments from his past.

The dioramas are extremely realistic because of the artist’s ability to recreate objects and textures and his attention to detail. Putera sells his work as many people buy them to gift their loved ones. Some people also send requests for him to help them relive memories of their past.

See some of his work below.

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