Miniature is a traditional style of painting which is very detailed, often referred to as painting or working in miniature. The origins of the term “Miniature” has nothing to do with the size although a miniature painting can be as small as the surface of a finger nail. The word ‘Miniature’ comes from the Latin terms ‘Minium’ (used for the red lead paint used in illuminated manuscripts) and ‘Miniare’ (to color with red lead). Miniature painting is also a style and technique of painting, and as such, a wall sized work could be painted “in Miniature”. Read more…