The Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D. C. decribes miniature painting as "a work of fine art in miniature that draws the viewer into an intimate, concentrated little world that is breathintaking in its execution. Every single detail is miniaturized -- the scale of the subject matter, (as are) the brush strokes." Matalie's goal is to paint these tiny works to the MPSGS standard. As she was accepted into two of their International Shows in 2010 and 2011, she seems to have accomplished this task.  

"Busy Streets of Williamsburg 3"x5" oil painting.

Below are some pictures take of these delicate  paintings

"Barboursville Vineyard"       3"x 4"  Oil

"Dad's Tractor"          3"x3"      Oil

"View from Afton Mountian"     4"x6" oil painting

"Relaxing" Watercolor       2 x 3.5 

"Albemarle Farm"   4"x6"  Acrylic

"Study of Tucker"  3"x5"  Watercolor

"Storm"  3"x5"   Pastel

"Doe and Fawn"         oil