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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#21 Petaluda
Wings like shards of midnight. This little one feels like it flew in from another world and paused just long enough to be painted.
7points
#22 Room portrait
Vermeer on the wall, daffodils on the table. A tiny room layered with light, art, and stories you want to step into.
7points
#23 Lovers Eye
Up close and all-seeing. A watchful eye with layers of mood, mystery, and maybe a little mischief.
7points
#24 Field Of Dreams
This cheerful little meadow feels like a secret window into a sunnier world. Delicate wildflowers bloom eternally inside a fancy white frame — perfect for daydreamers and window gazers alike.
7points
#25 Monarch
Dramatic wings with flickers of gold. This one demanded a frame as fancy as she is.
6points
#26 Renaissance Muse
She’s got the timeless grace of a Botticelli beauty, wrapped in a frame that looks like it’s blooming around her. This one’s giving “old soul, mini format."
6points
#27 Pink Bow
Soft, pink, and perfectly tied. A nod to girlhood, ribboned afternoons, and a little bit of coquette flair.
5points
#28 Pineapple
Because why not give a pineapple the portrait it deserves? This fruity icon is painted with delicate strokes and regal framing, turning kitchen kitsch into a tiny museum piece. Tropical royalty, in all its golden glory.
5points
#29 Papillon
Ever seen butterflies invade your kitchen? This miniature painting turns a familiar domestic scene into a daydream, where fluttering blue wings dance through the morning light. The ornate gold frame only adds to the fairytale charm.
5points
#30 Book Nook
Vintage books, pastel covers, gold-leaf dreams. This tiny stack of classics feels like it belongs in a doll-sized library — or the pocket of a very fancy reader. A love letter to stories, shrunken to perfection.
5points
#31 The Eyes
Zoomed in and locked in — these eyes aren’t just watching, they’re judging (but in a classy, oil-painting sort of way). This intense cropped gaze wrapped in gold feels like a dramatic moment frozen in time.
4points
