CINCINNATI — Maintaining the same level of passion for the same hobby for more than five decades isn't always easy. But for Jean Ellsworth, small things made a big impression on her early on in life.

About 50 years ago, she was shown a collection of miniatures, or small pieces of art, by a friend. She was immediately hooked.

"It's just a fun hobby, it's very relaxing," Ellsworth said.

She enjoyed it so much that she decided to start the Miniature Society of Cincinnati .

"It's just been a wonderful group of friends that have become family," Ellsworth said.

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Ellsworth said creating miniatures has given her a space to express her creativity. It does, however, require a bit of patience.

"Pieces fly and end up in th

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