Original Miniatures

Bespoke, 100% hand-painted, acrylic abstract on canvas greeting cards. Perfect for birthdays, weddings or just a nice way to say "thank you".

'Original Miniatures' was started in 2007 by artist and filmmaker Jonathan Brann, who, like so many was searching for work whilst studying at university. With no immediate prospects and rent due he resolved to cut up and mount small pieces of paintings, he had done for his A-Level art class and sell them as greeting cards door-to-door around his neighbourhood.

A magnetic personality and flawless sales pitch can only go so far in convincing someone to hand over money at the door to a complete stranger. Eventually, they ask themselves, “Is this hand-painted greeting card worth it”? The answer for many was, “Yes”.

Since then, the initial 6 ranges have expanded to 80 with more being added all the time. Today, Jonathan still paints every card himself. Over a decade and 30,000+ hand-painted cards later, Original Miniatures now caters to weddings as made-to-order invitations, bespoke stationery to high-end businesses and hotels, gifts items for florists, art galleries, charities, and department stores.

"The card should be cherished just as much as the message inside it or the gift it comes with and deserves to last just as long." - Jonathan Brann