Miniature masterpieces

If the superhero Ant-Man needed a home built, he'd be wise to turn to Henry Kupjack. The Chicago-based artist creates miniature rooms so detailed that they appear life-like in photographs.

For more on Kupjack's work, watch the "CBS Evening News" on Monday, July 22, 2015.

Miniature Masterpieces

Kupjack learned the craft from his father, Eugene Kupjack.

Fundamentally, Kupjack says he's an illusionist: "When you're standing in front of them we want to fool you, so that you think you're standing in a full-size room."

Miniature Masterpieces

This elaborately decorated 19th century Pullman train car is Kupjack's latest work.

Miniature Masterpieces

In Kupjack's world of tweezers and microscopes an inch generally equals a foot. So what he makes can be small enough to fit on your bookshelf.

Miniature Masterpieces

Kupjack's tiny tableaus and those of his father before him have been among the most popular stops at Chicago's Art Institute.

Miniature Masterpieces

In describing the challenges of his work, Kupjack told CBS News: "Anything that's made by man is easy to copy. Anything that's made by nature is a lot harder."

Miniature Masterpieces

It takes about six weeks to re-create a room or in this case a 1990s office.

Miniature Masterpieces

Kupjack says his works start around $100,000. You can see more of his creations at http://kupjack.com/