Nathan Wheeler Design

🎨 Irish Artist and Podcaster. I build replicas of famous Irish Derelict Buildings and tiny homes for families all over Ireland !

DM for commissions.

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

Another home is ready to be shipped out.

This Georgian style manor house is in the middle of the country, multiple pitched roofs, and ivy, adding to its charm.

Alot of hard work involved, if you would like to enquire about commisions by DMs are open.

#takingcommissions

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

https://t.co/UWmwGxmWFH

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

The inside of an old Irish Bar from the 80s.

Nature is reclaiming it, another little piece of derelict Ireland.

#derelictireland

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

A small step into #DerelictIreland – I’m working on a miniature inspired by an abandoned pub, using reference shots kindly shared by Irish #urbanexplorers.

#Miniatures #ModelMaking #ScaleModels #AbandonedIreland #UrbanExploration

[Letterkenny Cath Qtr @LkennyCathQtr]

#DerelictIreland started by @judesherry and @frank_oconnor has grown to a National #Grassroots movement and encompasses many facets. Artist @craftynathan tiny models sends out powerful messages about the waste and decay that is ongoing in Irish Society.
https://t.co/XNiHcWb2lR

[Dominic Naughton @NaughtonCares]

Tiny models, massive truths. 🎨 Nathan Wheeler’s hyper-realistic miniatures of dereliction & decay spark conversations about Ireland’s problems we’d rather ignore. “Small models, huge questions.”
Follow: @craftynathan #IrishArt #MiniatureMatters

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

My father-in-law walked away from this. Unharmed.

Driving 50km/h a tree fell on the Car.

I am not a religious man, but I can spot dumb luck/miracle when I see one.

Christmas is still on 🌲

#Christmas2023

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

The last derelict project I will work on for 2023.

This is the infamous Grand Canal Docks sign all lit up.

Pity the sign has been abandoned.

#derelictireland

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

Something a little bit more light-hearted, the Muppets Christmas Carol, Diorama I just finished.

This took too many hours to count !

#muppets #muppetschristmascarrol

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

Building bricks has to be one of my greatest passions.

Each row takes an age with multiple coats of paint.

#derelictireland

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

I made a Christmas ornament for myself this year. If you haven't read 'A Christmas Carol', it's a story about how greed can take over our lives and lead us astray.

It's a sombre tale that has less to do with Christmas and more to do with our fallibility.

#Christmas2023

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

Less hate if you don't mind.

Could do without it.

#hateisnotgreat

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

@ultan That's next on the list. But Tlnot this project !

Ots close by though!

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

Bowed out windows, junction boxes, and tiny flag holders.

A little piece of a famous Dublin shop in the city centre.

Any guesses ?

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

@HenryMcKean @kierancuddihy @NewstalkFM @TheHardShoulder @UCD_Research Didn't get a chance to listen in. I would have thought the "worst jobs" would have been widely held by men.

What's the definition used for worst ?

[Arlene Harris @ArleneHarris11]

In @IrishTimes this artist told me about the unique mini houses he hand makes for clients looking for a very special and personal gift @craftynathan https://t.co/4VT3BaBPJq

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

Thank you to the @IrishTimes for the feature. I am accepting orders for 2024 now !

Here is to another great year of making peoples homes !

#modelmaking

https://t.co/8fAI7l0muy

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

I'm just about done with the Grand Canal Docks Sign.

It's been left to deteriorate alongside a lot of Dublin heritage.

But there is great beauty in this piece. I would love to see it restored and protected.

#derelictireland

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

Waterways Ireland's new ten-year plan includes the continue redevelopment of the Ulster Canal, which will include the creation of a new canal and marina in Clones, Co Monaghan, and redeveloping Dublin's Docklands and the city's canals https://t.co/NH5HJ1tKu3

[Nathan Wheeler Design @craftynathan]

@rtenews Good news if true.

I have been hoping more attention could be called to the docklands heritage.

Waterways Ireland seems to operate on its own rule book as opposed to a heritage led approach.

This about sums up the current state of the docks heritage.