Please click this link to read more about Ann, how she got started doing miniatures and why she does what she does in a very nice article in the Cape Gazette. 

One-of-a-kind scenes in lanterns bring out the child us
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Miniature artist Ann Cooper creates a unique series of lanterns filled with miniature settings designed to celebrate the beauty of Ellen Rice's art and evoke the happy and peaceful moments of life on the shore and beyond.

Ann's lanterns use miniature easel lights and chandeliers to illuminate Ellen's paintings and other details in the handmade scenes, like fully stocked cabinets with such personal touches as miniature bottles containing sand from favorite local beaches, books and DVD album covers, bowls of found objects like shells and starfish....
 
Ann is a retired teacher who is “enjoying the opportunity to rekindle my lifelong fascination with dollhouses and miniatures," Creating displays in a 1:12 scale, she tells the story of each lantern with the details. Tremendous thought and attention to detail go into making each of Ann’s scenes. The regional coastal aspects are a wonderful touch that make them conversation pieces and great gift ideas for all kinds of occasions. 

Ann Cooper Christmas themed lantern featuring Ellen Rice's painting "The Last Watch"

$89.00
This one-of-a-kind, signed, dated miniature lantern scene by Ann Cooper is designed to celebrate the beauty of one of Ellen Rice's most popular paintings in print, depicting "The Last Watch" of the Indian River Life Saving Station.

A cosy chair awaits you, with a puppy and the results of a holiday shopping spree in the chair and gathered around your feet, while Santa watches from his post on the table. The scene is beautifully lit with a globe lamp behind the painting.


Ann's miniatures are all 1:12 scale and glued in place. The light is removable so that it can be turned on or off with a small switch at the base. This is designed for the adult collector and not intended for use as a child's toy.


This lantern is 12" tall. Please hover over image to see the details in this wonderful scene.
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Ann Cooper Christmas themed lantern featuring Ellen Rice's painting "Summer Dreams"

$89.00

This one-of-a-kind, signed, dated lantern by Ann Cooper is designed to celebrate the beauty of Ellen Rice's painting of the a sunny day at the beach in "Summer Dreams."



In this miniature world, a Golden Retriever puppy lies on the floor by a cosy leather chair. A side table features a copy of The Grinch Steals Christmas and a table lamp, and carefully wrapped packages await their recipients.



Ann's miniatures are all 1:12 scale and glued in place. The light is removable so that it can be turned on or off with a small switch at the base. This is designed for the adult collector and not intended for use as a child's toy.



This lantern is 12" tall. Please hover over image to magnify the details of this wonderful little holiday scene.

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Ann Cooper's Coastal Summer themed lantern featuring Ellen Rice's seascape, "Energy Unconfined"

$159.00

This one-of-a-kind, signed, dated miniature lantern scene by Ann Cooper is designed to celebrate the beauty of one of Ellen Rice's most popular paintings in print, depicting a cheerful day at the beach as you're just about to cross the dunes, with kites and seagulls flying in the distance, titled "Energy Unconfined."



This cosy Christmas scene features so many details it is hard to list them. There are two lighted features, a fireplace with kitten snuggled next to it and a golden hanging lantern.



Ann's miniatures are all 1:12 scale and glued in place. The light is removable so that it can be turned on or off with a small switch at the base. This is designed for the adult collector and not intended for use as a child's toy.



This lantern is 15" tall. Please hover over image to see the details in this wonderful scene.

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