Poetic Shutterbug

The collectibles world in general is an ever changing venue for buying, selling and collecting. There was a time when limited edition collectibles were at a peak and trading for 100% and more above their original price point. Today, however, many do not hold that price any longer for various reasons. Many artists now sign with several different producers and allow their work to be strewn among many different genres. A good example is Thomas Kinkade. Where once his plates were highly collectible and produced by one manufacturer, now his works can be seen everywhere and on everything from books to calendars to note cards and more. Once that happens, the work depreciates. Limited editions are about supply and demand. When the supply is higher than the demand, the items no longer hold a high value. Limited editions are based on either the amount of days in which an item was produced or a specific number of pieces. There are many items described as collectibles which are not limit...

Thomas Kinkade known around the world as The Painter of Light is one of the most loved artists of our time. His original oil paintings of cottages, Winter themes, cities and towns are immediately recognized for their portrayal of nature, home and light. There is a "glow" to his work that is second to none. His artwork is so popular that it has been reproduced on limited edition plates, figurine cottages, lithographs, calendars and much more. This particular hardcover book is a portfolio of 70 of his most popular works. This book is 176 pages full of color photos of his works alongside the descriptions and inspiration behind each work. This book was first printed in 1993 and only available to The Lightpost Publishing club of which I belonged to back in 1993. The book measures 12 x 9 1/2 and makes for a beautiful coffee table book. This is truly a collectible in it's own right. This item has been sold. Visit Jo's Collectibles Mercantile for more treasures.

For all of you art lovers out there, collectors plates are an inexpensive alternative to original paintings. Some of the most beloved artists of our time including, Norman Rockwell, Edna Hibel, Lena Liu, Thomas Kinkade and many more have allowed their work to be fired onto limited edition plates so that we all have the opportunity to enjoy their works. The above plate was inspired by an original painting by the most beloved storyteller and artist ever, Norman Rockwell. The plate is titled Old Man Winter. Rockwell's uncanny ability to capture personality and expression to this day is really unmatched by any other artist. I am pleased to announce that we are currently having a plate sale which includes Old Man Winter amongst many other artists and collectible works. We will also be listing many more Rockwell limited edition plates in the coming weeks, to include the Toy Maker, Grandpa's Gift and many more. For now, visit our Collectors Plate Sale Listings for some great ...