{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Michael Robbins: Spooky Mini Magic","description":" Shrink down and enter into the fantasy world of Michael Robbin\u2019s Halloween themed miniatures. From humble beginnings collecting Polly Pockets, hear how a retiring artist\u2019s gift becomes the catalyst for his artistic journey. Michael\u2019s passion will inspire and delight you.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Michael envisions his miniatures living in a friendly, storybook-like world where pumpkins, witches, and other magical creatures reside in harmony. He discusses the importance of facial expressions and storytelling in his work. Michael laughs that he\u2019ll put a face on anything.&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;In this episode you\u2019ll learn tips for starting your own collection, how being on a design challenge TV show impacts his work, the difference between UK and US collectors, where he loves to spend spooky season, and so much more.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Michael encourages artists to be adventurous and step out of their comfort zones to create something unique and unexpected.&amp;nbsp;  Check out Michael's work at:   https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MichaelRMiniatures https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/MichaelRMiniatures https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/michaelrminiatures\/ https:\/\/youtu.be\/UuwiQmuTjR4 (clip from The Great Big Tiny Design Challenge, look for the double basin by Michael)&amp;nbsp;   Find him at these shows:   Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures (San Jose, CA, October): https:\/\/www.goodsamshowcase.org\/ London&amp;nbsp;Dollshouse Showcase (London, December): https:\/\/dollshouseshowcase.com\/ Miniatura (Birmingham, UK, Fall): https:\/\/miniatura.co.uk\/next-show\/ Tom Bishop Show (April, Chicago): https:\/\/www.bishopshow.com\/&amp;nbsp;   Enjoy these shops while visiting York, UK:   https:\/\/www.yorkghostmerchants.com\/ https:\/\/yorkshiresoap.co.uk\/imaginarium&amp;nbsp;      ","author_name":"Halloween Art and Travel","author_url":"https:\/\/www.halloweenartandtravel.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27589185\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/156868326"}