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  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

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  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

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  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

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  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

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  • FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
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    FEATURE - Künstler schnitzt winzige, komplizierte Vogelskulpturen unter einem Mikroskop
    A French artist creates incredible tiny sculptures of birds under a microscope.

    Marie Cohdon spends hundreds of hours sculpting the intricate designs on ordinary pencil leads or on hardened glue using scalpels.

    They are then painted using watercolours.

    Marie reveals that sometimes it can take her up to one week to work on one single detail because it is so small.

    "There are several delicate steps in my work,' Marie explains.

    "For example, painting the beak of a bird, I can start it again 10 or 20 times."

    The microsculptures are all carved under a microscope and measure between 0.5 mm and 3 mm high.

    The details are imperceptible to the naked eye and can only be seen using a magnifying glass eye loupe often used by watchmakers and jewellers.

    "Carving under a microscope means that every little tool like a needle becomes huge and a danger for the sculpture in progress.' explains Marie.

    A self-taught artist, Marie finds peace in her work as it allows her to switch off from the outside world.

    "Through my microscope, I can’t see my hands or my fingers, I disappear, I have the feeling that only my mind and my heart remain to work.'

    "I become something of a ghost for a while, active in an area insignificant even to an ant.'

    "This job gives me the opportunity to surpass myself and I am always sure that when I start a new sculpture, I will not be disappointed."

    When: 03 Nov 2021
    Credit: Marie Cohydon/Cover Images

    **EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH MARIE COHYDON.** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

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  • CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
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    CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
    (120608) -- XINBEI CITY, June 8, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Miniature artist Chen Forng Shean makes miniature artworks at Cheng Forng-Shean Miniature Art Museum in Xinbei City, southeast China's Taiwan, June 7, 2012. Chen Forng Shean, who kept on miniature creating as a hobby for some 30 years, was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters. Born in 1956, Chen had learnt fine arts, oil painting, colligraphy when he was a young man, which later on helped the 25-year-old to find a job working as an engraver in a banknote works. Since then, he has interest in creating carvings especially in the realm of miniature handcraft. In the year of 1992, he successfully finished a miniature paper book in which the "Three hundred Poems of China's Tang Dynasty" was written. And then, Chen tried to use various materials for his creation, including wood, bamboo, cotton, stone, sands, grain and even hairline. Over the past three decades, the artist has created a large number of miniatures, which stuffed his studio. However, it is not an easy job to have good command of the job. "If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed, " Chen said, "my job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse." (Xinhua/Hou Dongtao) (hdt/lfj) (xinrui)
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    CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
    (120608) -- XINBEI CITY, June 8, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Miniature artist Chen Forng Shean writes on a grain of rice at Cheng Forng-Shean Miniature Art Museum in Xinbei City, southeast China's Taiwan, June 7, 2012. Chen Forng Shean, who kept on miniature creating as a hobby for some 30 years, was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters. Born in 1956, Chen had learnt fine arts, oil painting, colligraphy when he was a young man, which later on helped the 25-year-old to find a job working as an engraver in a banknote works. Since then, he has interest in creating carvings especially in the realm of miniature handcraft. In the year of 1992, he successfully finished a miniature paper book in which the "Three hundred Poems of China's Tang Dynasty" was written. And then, Chen tried to use various materials for his creation, including wood, bamboo, cotton, stone, sands, grain and even hairline. Over the past three decades, the artist has created a large number of miniatures, which stuffed his studio. However, it is not an easy job to have good command of the job. "If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed, " Chen said, "my job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse." (Xinhua/Hou Dongtao) (hdt/lfj) (xinrui)
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  • CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
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    CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
    (120608) -- XINBEI CITY, June 8, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 7, 2012 shows a miniature artwork engraved on a grain of rice created by miniature artist Chen Forng Shean at Cheng Forng-Shean Miniature Art Museum in Xinbei City, southeast China's Taiwan. Chen Forng Shean, who kept on miniature creating as a hobby for some 30 years, was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters. Born in 1956, Chen had learnt fine arts, oil painting, colligraphy when he was a young man, which later on helped the 25-year-old to find a job working as an engraver in a banknote works. Since then, he has interest in creating carvings especially in the realm of miniature handcraft. In the year of 1992, he successfully finished a miniature paper book in which the "Three hundred Poems of China's Tang Dynasty" was written. And then, Chen tried to use various materials for his creation, including wood, bamboo, cotton, stone, sands, grain and even hairline. Over the past three decades, the artist has created a large number of miniatures, which stuffed his studio. However, it is not an easy job to have good command of the job. "If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed, " Chen said, "my job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse." (Xinhua/Hou Dongtao) (hdt/lfj) (xinrui)
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  • CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
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    CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
    (120608) -- XINBEI CITY, June 8, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Miniature artist Chen Forng Shean makes miniature artworks at Cheng Forng-Shean Miniature Art Museum in Xinbei City, southeast China's Taiwan, June 7, 2012. Chen Forng Shean, who kept on miniature creating as a hobby for some 30 years, was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters. Born in 1956, Chen had learnt fine arts, oil painting, colligraphy when he was a young man, which later on helped the 25-year-old to find a job working as an engraver in a banknote works. Since then, he has interest in creating carvings especially in the realm of miniature handcraft. In the year of 1992, he successfully finished a miniature paper book in which the "Three hundred Poems of China's Tang Dynasty" was written. And then, Chen tried to use various materials for his creation, including wood, bamboo, cotton, stone, sands, grain and even hairline. Over the past three decades, the artist has created a large number of miniatures, which stuffed his studio. However, it is not an easy job to have good command of the job. "If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed, " Chen said, "my job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse." (Xinhua/Hou Dongtao) (hdt/lfj) (xinrui)
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  • CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
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    CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
    (120608) -- XINBEI CITY, June 8, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 7, 2012 shows miniature crabs created by miniature artist Chen Forng Shean at Cheng Forng-Shean Miniature Art Museum in Xinbei City, southeast China's Taiwan. Chen Forng Shean, who kept on miniature creating as a hobby for some 30 years, was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters. Born in 1956, Chen had learnt fine arts, oil painting, colligraphy when he was a young man, which later on helped the 25-year-old to find a job working as an engraver in a banknote works. Since then, he has interest in creating carvings especially in the realm of miniature handcraft. In the year of 1992, he successfully finished a miniature paper book in which the "Three hundred Poems of China's Tang Dynasty" was written. And then, Chen tried to use various materials for his creation, including wood, bamboo, cotton, stone, sands, grain and even hairline. Over the past three decades, the artist has created a large number of miniatures, which stuffed his studio. However, it is not an easy job to have good command of the job. "If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed, " Chen said, "my job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse." (Xinhua/Hou Dongtao) (hdt/lfj) (xinrui)
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  • CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
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    CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
    (120608) -- XINBEI CITY, June 8, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Miniature artist Chen Forng Shean shows his miniature artwork olive-stone carving at Cheng Forng-Shean Miniature Art Museum in Xinbei City, southeast China's Taiwan, June 7, 2012. Chen Forng Shean, who kept on miniature creating as a hobby for some 30 years, was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters. Born in 1956, Chen had learnt fine arts, oil painting, colligraphy when he was a young man, which later on helped the 25-year-old to find a job working as an engraver in a banknote works. Since then, he has interest in creating carvings especially in the realm of miniature handcraft. In the year of 1992, he successfully finished a miniature paper book in which the "Three hundred Poems of China's Tang Dynasty" was written. And then, Chen tried to use various materials for his creation, including wood, bamboo, cotton, stone, sands, grain and even hairline. Over the past three decades, the artist has created a large number of miniatures, which stuffed his studio. However, it is not an easy job to have good command of the job. "If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed, " Chen said, "my job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse." (Xinhua/Hou Dongtao) (hdt/lfj) (xinrui)
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  • CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
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    CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
    (120608) -- XINBEI CITY, June 8, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Miniature artist Chen Forng Shean writes on a grain of rice at Cheng Forng-Shean Miniature Art Museum in Xinbei City, southeast China's Taiwan, June 7, 2012. Chen Forng Shean, who kept on miniature creating as a hobby for some 30 years, was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters. Born in 1956, Chen had learnt fine arts, oil painting, colligraphy when he was a young man, which later on helped the 25-year-old to find a job working as an engraver in a banknote works. Since then, he has interest in creating carvings especially in the realm of miniature handcraft. In the year of 1992, he successfully finished a miniature paper book in which the "Three hundred Poems of China's Tang Dynasty" was written. And then, Chen tried to use various materials for his creation, including wood, bamboo, cotton, stone, sands, grain and even hairline. Over the past three decades, the artist has created a large number of miniatures, which stuffed his studio. However, it is not an easy job to have good command of the job. "If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed, " Chen said, "my job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse." (Xinhua/Hou Dongtao) (hdt/lfj) (xinrui)
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  • CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
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    CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
    (120608) -- XINBEI CITY, June 8, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 7, 2012 shows a miniature artwork Three Hundred Poems of China's Tang Dynasty created by miniature artist Chen Forng Shean at Cheng Forng-Shean Miniature Art Museum in Xinbei City, southeast China's Taiwan. Chen Forng Shean, who kept on miniature creating as a hobby for some 30 years, was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters. Born in 1956, Chen had learnt fine arts, oil painting, colligraphy when he was a young man, which later on helped the 25-year-old to find a job working as an engraver in a banknote works. Since then, he has interest in creating carvings especially in the realm of miniature handcraft. In the year of 1992, he successfully finished a miniature paper book in which the "Three hundred Poems of China's Tang Dynasty" was written. And then, Chen tried to use various materials for his creation, including wood, bamboo, cotton, stone, sands, grain and even hairline. Over the past three decades, the artist has created a large number of miniatures, which stuffed his studio. However, it is not an easy job to have good command of the job. "If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed, " Chen said, "my job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse." (Xinhua/Hou Dongtao) (hdt/lfj) (xinrui)
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  • CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
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    CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
    (120608) -- XINBEI CITY, June 8, 2012 (Xinhua) -- A miniature lobster created by miniature artist Chen Forng Shean makes a comparison with the thickness of a coin at Cheng Forng-Shean Miniature Art Museum in Xinbei City, southeast China's Taiwan, June 7, 2012. Chen Forng Shean, who kept on miniature creating as a hobby for some 30 years, was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters. Born in 1956, Chen had learnt fine arts, oil painting, colligraphy when he was a young man, which later on helped the 25-year-old to find a job working as an engraver in a banknote works. Since then, he has interest in creating carvings especially in the realm of miniature handcraft. In the year of 1992, he successfully finished a miniature paper book in which the "Three hundred Poems of China's Tang Dynasty" was written. And then, Chen tried to use various materials for his creation, including wood, bamboo, cotton, stone, sands, grain and even hairline. Over the past three decades, the artist has created a large number of miniatures, which stuffed his studio. However, it is not an easy job to have good command of the job. "If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed, " Chen said, "my job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse." (Xinhua/Hou Dongtao) (hdt/lfj) (xinrui)
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  • CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
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    CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
    (120608) -- XINBEI CITY, June 8, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 7, 2012 shows a miniature artwork showing six pandas living in an eye of a needle created by miniature artist Chen Forng Shean at Cheng Forng-Shean Miniature Art Museum in Xinbei City, southeast China's Taiwan. Chen Forng Shean, who kept on miniature creating as a hobby for some 30 years, was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters. Born in 1956, Chen had learnt fine arts, oil painting, colligraphy when he was a young man, which later on helped the 25-year-old to find a job working as an engraver in a banknote works. Since then, he has interest in creating carvings especially in the realm of miniature handcraft. In the year of 1992, he successfully finished a miniature paper book in which the "Three hundred Poems of China's Tang Dynasty" was written. And then, Chen tried to use various materials for his creation, including wood, bamboo, cotton, stone, sands, grain and even hairline. Over the past three decades, the artist has created a large number of miniatures, which stuffed his studio. However, it is not an easy job to have good command of the job. "If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed, " Chen said, "my job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse." (Xinhua/Hou Dongtao) (hdt/lfj) (xinrui)
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  • CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
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    CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
    (120608) -- XINBEI CITY, June 8, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 7, 2012 shows miniature snails created by miniature artist Chen Forng Shean at Cheng Forng-Shean Miniature Art Museum in Xinbei City, southeast China's Taiwan. Chen Forng Shean, who kept on miniature creating as a hobby for some 30 years, was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters. Born in 1956, Chen had learnt fine arts, oil painting, colligraphy when he was a young man, which later on helped the 25-year-old to find a job working as an engraver in a banknote works. Since then, he has interest in creating carvings especially in the realm of miniature handcraft. In the year of 1992, he successfully finished a miniature paper book in which the "Three hundred Poems of China's Tang Dynasty" was written. And then, Chen tried to use various materials for his creation, including wood, bamboo, cotton, stone, sands, grain and even hairline. Over the past three decades, the artist has created a large number of miniatures, which stuffed his studio. However, it is not an easy job to have good command of the job. "If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed, " Chen said, "my job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse." (Xinhua/Hou Dongtao) (hdt/lfj) (xinrui)
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    (120608) -- XINBEI CITY, June 8, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Miniature artist Chen Forng Shean makes a mouse sculpture on a chopstick at Cheng Forng-Shean Miniature Art Museum in Xinbei City, southeast China's Taiwan, June 7, 2012. Chen Forng Shean, who kept on miniature creating as a hobby for some 30 years, was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters. Born in 1956, Chen had learnt fine arts, oil painting, colligraphy when he was a young man, which later on helped the 25-year-old to find a job working as an engraver in a banknote works. Since then, he has interest in creating carvings especially in the realm of miniature handcraft. In the year of 1992, he successfully finished a miniature paper book in which the "Three hundred Poems of China's Tang Dynasty" was written. And then, Chen tried to use various materials for his creation, including wood, bamboo, cotton, stone, sands, grain and even hairline. Over the past three decades, the artist has created a large number of miniatures, which stuffed his studio. However, it is not an easy job to have good command of the job. "If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed, " Chen said, "my job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse." (Xinhua/Hou Dongtao) (hdt/lfj) (xinrui)
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    CHINA-TAIWAN-CHEN FORNG SHEAN-MINIATURE ART (CN)
    (120608) -- XINBEI CITY, June 8, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 7, 2012 shows miniature golden teapots created by miniature artist Chen Forng Shean at Cheng Forng-Shean Miniature Art Museum in Xinbei City, southeast China's Taiwan. Chen Forng Shean, who kept on miniature creating as a hobby for some 30 years, was dubbed as "founder of the miniature art in Taiwan" by local reporters. Born in 1956, Chen had learnt fine arts, oil painting, colligraphy when he was a young man, which later on helped the 25-year-old to find a job working as an engraver in a banknote works. Since then, he has interest in creating carvings especially in the realm of miniature handcraft. In the year of 1992, he successfully finished a miniature paper book in which the "Three hundred Poems of China's Tang Dynasty" was written. And then, Chen tried to use various materials for his creation, including wood, bamboo, cotton, stone, sands, grain and even hairline. Over the past three decades, the artist has created a large number of miniatures, which stuffed his studio. However, it is not an easy job to have good command of the job. "If the hands shake a little bit, the work will be destroyed, " Chen said, "my job is dealing with very fine things, so I learned to breathe and hold my breath. When I take a breath, I can hold it for 60 seconds, and then I can engrave every stroke with the rhythm of my pulse." (Xinhua/Hou Dongtao) (hdt/lfj) (xinrui)
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