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I’m excited to share something new that’s been quietly taking shape in my studio: Tiny Original Paintings (TOPs). These are small, hand-painted architectural originals — complete whimsical buildings created in miniature watercolor.
Each TOP is a tiny world of its own. A cottage with warm windows, a leaning tower, a cozy home with a crooked roof. They’re small enough to hold in your hand, but detailed enough to feel like a real place.
My first-ever TOPs release will arrive in a few weeks.
🏡 Why I Started Making TOPs
I’ve always loved drawing buildings that feel alive — charming, slightly imperfect, and full of personality. Creating them in miniature felt like a natural next step. It lets me focus on one building at a time and give it all the attention it deserves.
TOPs also offer a way to share original art that is:
• unique
• accessible
• easy to display
• and fun to collect
A tiny building can sit on a shelf, a desk, or a cozy corner and instantly add warmth.
🎨 How a TOP Is Created
Each TOP begins with a simple sketch of a building — usually something whimsical or slightly crooked. I keep the linework expressive, then build the structure with soft watercolor washes. Final details are added with ink and white highlights.
Because the pieces are so small, every detail matters. A chimney, a lantern, a roofline, a tiny balcony — these little touches bring each building to life.
Every TOP is:
• hand-painted
• one-of-a-kind
• signed
• created with archival materials
There are no prints of TOPs. Each one is truly unique.
đź’› What Makes Them Collectible
Since this is the very first release, the collection is small and carefully curated. Each building is completely original, and once a piece is purchased, it won’t be recreated.
Collectors love TOPs because they’re:
• small and easy to display
• affordable entry points into original art
• full of personality
• part of a growing whimsical universe
The first drop is the beginning of something I hope to build over time — a tiny architectural world, one building at a time.
✨ The First Drop Arrives Soon
The first batch of TOPs will be released in a few weeks. Each building will be listed individually, and once it’s gone, it’s gone.
If you’d like to bring home a tiny whimsical building, keep an eye on the shop for the upcoming release.
More details coming soon!
Wishing you a world of whimsy ✨♥️
Tracey