Taylor Cavazos, whose tiny paintings have spread like wildfire across social media in recent months, is saying farewell to Miami after a decade in the local art scene. Why it matters: Big or small, her work has left a mark on the 305, and it's bound to be missed as she embarks on her new chapter in Austin, Texas.The big picture: Cavazos' art has been featured at Wynwood Walls and the Center for Social Change. She's also led intergenerational art workshops and donated work to support local ocean conservation efforts.State of paint: Six months ago, Cavazos began painting her favorite Miami establishments on tiny canvases she turned into magnets, and they eventually became the Mini Miami Series.The first was Gramps in Wynwood, a project she embarked on after learning it was closing.Wanting to memorialize it, she snapped a pic of the iconic sign, orange walls and front patio.Once it was finished, she returned to the establishment to take a new picture — this time with her painting at the forefront, a key step that became part of her routine and the project as a whole.What they're saying: "This whole thing was born out of a passion project for me to remember Miami and get back to the places [I love]," she told Axios.But it also became a way to say goodbye to the owners and leave her mark.(She gifted the original Gramps painting to owner Adam Gersten. And her painting of El Bagel on Biscayne Boulevard is also displayed at the shop.)Gramps Getaway (left) and Ted's Burgers. Photo: Courtesy Taylor CavazosZoom in: Despite the challenges of a smaller canvas, Cavazos landed on the tiny paintings because she's "obsessed with tiny things" but also for practical reasons, she said. When the idea to paint Gramps sparked, she was running out of paint and all she had were the tiny canvases. "A lot of [artists] are ruled by the supplies we have." Zoom out: Since launching the series, Cavazos has painted over 75 tiny storefronts or landmarks — about 30 of which are from South Florida.The collection includes beloved local establishments including Panther Coffee in Wynwood, Monty's in Coconut Grove and Books & Books in the Gables.She also painted other South Florida spots, including the Bonnet House Museum & Garden and the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm.The bottom line: The whole purpose of the project is to return, she said. So as she prepares for her move to Austin, she's hopeful she'll someday come back to the places that have left a mark, both in Miami and elsewhere.