ArtistTatsuya Tanakais a master of miniatures, and his prolific oeuvre sheds light on his vast imagination.

Though the artist began the project in 2011, his creative mind has never wavered.

Twelve years in and he’s still producing wildly imaginative scenes.

Miniature Calendar by Tatsuya Tanaka

Lately, Tanaka has been playing with forced perspective and proportions to produce some truly compelling images.

Tanaka is no stranger to pop culture, and has found inspiration in popular movies and franchises.

The world of Studio Ghibli has also found its way to the artist’s portfolio.

Miniature Calendar by Tatsuya Tanaka

Recently, Tanaka has played with forced perspective and proportions to produce some fireworks.

The playful artist is also known for creatively building tiny oases with everyday items.

Miniature Calendar by Tatsuya Tanaka

a coffee mug doubles as a drum

colorful fans double as fireworks

Miniature Calendar by Tatsuya Tanaka

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Miniature Calendar by Tatsuya Tanaka

a watermelon doubles as a mountain with hikers

strawberries double as lamps on a miniature food stand

Miniature Calendar by Tatsuya Tanaka

a cloud made of popcorn with kernels raining

bill envelopes double as villas with pools

a blue guitar doubles as a pool for miniature people

an airpods case doubles as a spa for miniatures

a lemon doubles as batman’s limelight

a muffin tray doubles as a spa