I’m Maria Titan, a fine artist with a big love for tiny things. Over the past year, I’ve been creating miniature framed paintings — each one small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, but full of story, texture, and feeling.
These “Little Gems” are hand-painted originals, often nestled in vintage or antique-style frames that add to their charm. Some are whimsical. Some are nostalgic. Some are quietly strange. Each piece is its own tiny world, and no two are alike.
Here’s a look at the collection so far. Let me know your favorite — I’d love to hear what stories they spark for you.
All of these mini paintings are part of my “Little Gems” series — tiny framed art with a big personality. You can find them in my Etsy shop.
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#1 Mad Hatter

This little guy popped out of the hat like he owns the place. I like to think he’s done with magic shows and ready to start his own act.
18points
#2 Black Cat

This sleek black cat has all the mystique of a Victorian ghost story. Moody, elegant, and absolutely judging you — all from the comfort of a miniature gold frame.
18points
#3 Mon Cherie

Two cherries, one heart-shaped stem. A tiny ode to summer sweetness and fruit bowl flirtation.
16points
#4 Girl With A Pearl

Vermeer’s classic just got cuter. This teeny-tiny tribute captures the mysterious gaze of the Girl with a Pearl Earring in a frame fit for a dollhouse duchess. It’s art history, but make it pocket-sized.
15points
#5 Honey

Buzzing with royal energy. I gave this little bee a gilded throne—it felt right for someone so essential.
14points
#6 Home

Three little eggs tucked into a nest, waiting for their story to begin. Stillness, softness, and the promise of wings.
14points
#7 Mona Lisa

She’s mysterious, timeless, and now pocket-sized. Mona’s never looked more ready for a dollhouse gallery wall.
14points
#8 Pisces

Two shiny fish, side by side, like an old-school still life with a wink. Fisherman chic in miniature.
12points
#9 Paloma

Bright, bold, and just a little bitter—like the best kind of evening. A cocktail fit for a tiny velvet bar.
12points
#10 Teddy

Worn and well-loved, this bear has the kind of face that’s seen bedtime stories, scrapes, and secrets. He’s small, but he carries big comfort.
11points
#11 Raven

He’s brooding, mysterious, and definitely up to something. A little gothic poetry in a frame.
10points
#12 Crown

This tiny oil painting captures a moment of quiet awe. Crowned and lost in thought, she looks heavenward — maybe for answers, maybe for escape. Painted on a miniature canvas and framed like a royal heirloom, she’s a Renaissance dream in pocket-sized form.
10points
#13 Yeehaw

Yeehaw meets Versailles. These pink cowboy boots might be painted small, but their energy is loud. Tucked inside a baroque gold frame, they strut with sass and vintage flair. The Wild West, but make it couture.
10points
#14 Foxy

He’s paused mid-thought—maybe listening to the butterfly. Or maybe just soaking in the light. A quiet forest moment framed in gold.
9points
#15 Butterfly

A tiny-winged wonder frozen in time. I wanted it to feel like you just caught it mid-flight and framed a fleeting moment.
8points
#16 Ophelia

Floating through the mossy dark, this tiny Ophelia lives in her own secret tragedy. Dreamlike, painterly, and just a little haunting.
8points
#17 Forest

Blink and you might miss her. A soft, spectral figure hidden in the trees—like something from a half-remembered dream.
8points
#18 Swan

A white swan gliding across black water. Still and elegant, like silence with feathers.
8points
#19 Artichoke Heart

Proof that vegetables deserve the spotlight too. This delicate painting of an artichoke bud is both earthy and elegant, made even more special by its ornate baroque frame. A love letter to botanical beauty.
8points
#20 Spag Bol

Comfort food, but make it tiny. A steaming bowl of spaghetti Bolognese—because even miniature people need a good dinner.
7points


