In 2006, Original Miniatures was started by artist Jonathan Brann, who, like so many was searching for work whilst studying art at university. With no immediate prospects and rent due, he resolved to cut up paintings he had done for his A-Level art class, mount them onto cards 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”.

Some 30,000 hand-painted cards later, Original Miniatures now has 80 ranges in circulation, all of which are still 100% hand painted solely by Jonathan. Our customers range from the same people who bought from him at the door fifteen years ago to independent gift shops, florists, art galleries, department stores, law firms, hotels and charity organizations.

Our customers include: