EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 1H 9M
Roy Tyson of Roy's People
from Tiny worlds, Big Stories · host Lara Blair
Go behind the scenes with Roy Tyson, the contemporary artist known for his miniature figures interacting with iconic works of art. In this creative podcast episode, he shares how he evolved from tiny photography scenes to highly detailed shadow box installations featuring miniature people painting, erasing, and transforming famous art references — including his Damien Hirst–inspired dot series.We also dive into his commercial collaborations with major brands, how corporate commissions expanded his visibility, and how he founded and ran an artist-led art fair to create more supportive opportunities for emerging artists. Roy opens up about building gallery relationships, growing on Instagram, navigating the art market, and protecting creative time while traveling internationally.A must-listen for miniature artists, contemporary art lovers, creative entrepreneurs, and anyone building an art business with momentum.https://www.royspeople.com/https://www.instagram.com/royspeople/https://www.tiktok.com/@royspeopleofficial?lang=en*****Subscribe to Small by Design newsletter, a monthly review for the miniature community: https://larablairartstudio.myflodesk.com/smallnewsPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyworldsbigstoriesLara Blair's art: https://instagram.com/lara_miniaturist
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