ABOUT

NINE SQUARE INCHES is a collection of small handmade creations in tiny squares created by enormous talents.

Each piece measures about 5″×5″, but the active art space is only 3″×3″ (7.62cm × 7.62cm)—the size of a Post-it note.
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The idea began in 1998 at San Diego Comic-Con, where I met Paul Pope. He drew the image you see here for me: a lone traveler resting with a walking stick across his lap, perched at the edge of a cliff, pausing to take in the view before continuing his journey. (At least, that's my interpretation!)

I was struck by how much story and atmosphere he captured within such a small space. Inspired, I set out to challenge other artists to work within the same constraints. Thanks, Paul!

​Thank you for visiting Nine Square Inches. I hope you enjoy exploring these pieces as much as I’ve enjoyed curating them.​​