MINIS in my MINI®️

Tiny Art. Big Adventure.
By Teresa Cook Art

Small Paintings. Big Stories. Endless Adventures.

Founded in August 2023 by Jacksonville watercolor artist Teresa Cook, MINIS in my MINI®️ began as a creative way to combine two of her passions: watercolor painting and her love for her MINI Cooper Convertible.

What started as a unique concept of displaying and selling miniature original watercolor paintings from the back of her MINI Cooper has grown into a traveling mobile art gallery and creative shop filled with tiny treasures, original artwork, and hands-on art experiences.

With the trunk of her Pepper White MINI Cooper Convertible transformed into a miniature art gallery, Teresa brings her creativity directly to the community, proving that you don’t need a large gallery space to share meaningful artwork.

Each miniature painting captures a moment, a memory, or a place through Teresa’s signature loose watercolor style. From Jacksonville’s iconic bridges to scenic coastal drives and international travels, MINIS in my MINI®️ celebrates the idea that even the smallest artwork can tell a big story.

More Than Just MINI Paintings!

MINIS in my MINI®️ has grown into a creative collection of art, gifts, and interactive experiences, all available from the back of Teresa’s MINI Cooper.

Alongside the original miniature watercolor paintings, visitors can discover:

  • Miniature Art Prints: Small reproductions of Teresa’s original watercolor paintings, perfect for collecting, gifting, or displaying.

  • Watercolor Painting Kits: Portable art kits containing watercolor supplies, paper, and brushes, encouraging creativity wherever your adventures take you.

  • Jacksonville Watercolor Coloring Book: Teresa’s locally inspired watercolor coloring book featuring recognizable Jacksonville landmarks and scenes, allowing art lovers to explore the city through painting.

  • Collector Tins and Cards: Tiny collectible treasures featuring exclusive artwork, miniature prints, and special edition designs.

  • MINI Keychains and Stickers: Creative accessories inspired by the MINIS in my MINI®️ collection.

  • Mystery MINI Machine: An interactive art vending machine filled with surprise miniature prints, stickers, and other tiny treasures. You never know what you’ll discover!

  • Original Art and Special Collections: One-of-a-kind miniature paintings, seasonal releases, and limited-edition artwork inspired by travel, local culture, and everyday life.

Art That Travels With You

MINIS in my MINI®️ is more than a collection of miniature paintings. It’s a celebration of creativity, exploration, and making art accessible in unexpected places.

Whether Teresa is parked at Jacksonville’s Riverside Arts Market, participating in a community event, visiting a MINI gathering, or traveling to a new destination, her MINI Cooper becomes a mobile gallery where visitors can discover original artwork, shop creative gifts, and experience the joy of watercolor painting.

What began in August 2023 continues to evolve, with new collections, art experiences, and creative surprises added along the way.

Whether you’re a MINI enthusiast, art collector, traveler, or someone looking to explore your own creativity, there’s always something new to discover inside MINIS in my MINI®️.

Because big adventures deserve a little art to remember them by.

MINIS in my MINI®️ — Tiny Art. Big Adventure.

Created by Teresa Cook Art

www.teresacook.net

Instagram: @teresacookart

Events:

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET- November 14 and 28

Purchase MINIS in my MINI Here

And now we have the “Mystery MINI Machine”that accompanies “MINIS in my MINI®️”