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The earliest toy photo I’ve found so far

Bombardment of Matanzas, Edward H. Amet, 1898

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“Viewing the fine art photography of [Tourmaline .] is like falling down a rabbit hole into another dimension. The Jacksonville, Florida-based photographer constructs and photographs miniature dioramas of mysterious and whimsical worlds.” – WordPress Discover

“If you’re interested in the creative process, you will want to check out this blog by the super creative Tourmaline . She is an amazing resource for how-to videos, articles, books and movies that are sure to inspire  the toy photographer. Drop down her rabbit hole and see what you can discover about the creative process and how you can use toys to tell your own story.” – toyphotographers.com

“The miniature maestro” – Exclu Collective

“Unusual and Extraordinary. I’ve never seen any toy photos like this before.” – Jakarta Little Hobbies

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Progression of Depression, 2012

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The Line Between Art as a Whole and Surrealism is Very Thin
2 days ago Leave a Comment by Tourmaline . Words

The Line Between Art as a Whole and Surrealism is Very Thin

“Making art precipitates self-doubt, stirring deep waters that lay between what you know you should be, and what you fear […]

Art and the Search for the Unconscious
3 weeks ago 4 Comments by Tourmaline . The History of Toy Photography

Art and the Search for the Unconscious

“As the longest-running avant-garde movement of the 20th century, Surrealism’s scope and richness is perhaps unparalleled in its influence of […]

My Art Book Shelf
May 7, 2020 5 Comments by Tourmaline . The History of Toy Photography

My Art Book Shelf

I’ve compiled a list of my art books. Many I’ve used as reference in my posts here, some I will […]

A Timeline of the History of Miniatures: From Ritual and Religious Object to Plaything and Collectible
October 17, 2016 1 Comment by Tourmaline . The History of Toy Photography

A Timeline of the History of Miniatures: From Ritual and Religious Object to Plaything and Collectible

*This post is best viewed on a computer. It gets a bit convoluted on mobile devices. On this week’s episode […]

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