Through the simple act of looking, an Olszewski micro-sculpture engages the viewer, offering a respite from the mundane. Creating these miniature works of art requires many steps. Each begins as wax, which is sculpted using very fine tools. This process can take from 100 to 400 hours. Many steps later, the miniatures are cast in pewter.
Bronze is used to add strength where necessary.
Before hand painting, the figurine is airbrushed with several coats of white paint. Color glazes and washes are applied, with many drying periods in between, before the final features are painted.