American Miniaturist
Erika Pitera makes a successful pop culture scene based on a classic movie.
Read the featureOctober 22, 2023
This year has been a difficult one on a personal level, and I found myself craving a project that felt both meaningful and deeply satisfying to work on. Revisiting this long-held idea felt like the perfect opportunity to finally check Audrey II and Mushnik’s off my miniature bucket list. There was something comforting about pouring my energy into a build I’ve imagined for so many years, and it reminded me why I fell in love with this craft in the first place.
From the weathered storefront details to the unmistakable charm of Skid Row’s most famous flower shop, this project was an absolute joy to create. Sculpting Audrey II, affectionately known as Twoey, was especially fun and a little surreal after thinking about it for so long. Seeing everything come together in miniature form was incredibly rewarding, and I’m beyond thrilled with how it turned out.
This build felt like a full-circle moment for me creatively, and I’m so excited to finally share it with you.
A magnificent recreation of Mushnik's Florist from Little Shop of Horrors in one inch scale.
Erika Pitera makes a successful pop culture scene based on a classic movie.
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Found this by accident 2 years late as a Little Shop fan and a miniatures nerd and I’m losing my mind. This is spectacular.