Monday, September 13, 2010

29th Indiana Wizard of Oz Festival


Many a moon has waxed and waned since I've been to the festival, but judging from others' experiences the fun has never changed. Lots of ozzy activities to choose from and so many craft and food booths down the main streets to browse. One of my very favorite festival souvenirs is a clay Dorothy ornament made by Finegan and O'Brien Ltd. In recent years they have made Winkie Guards, flying monkeys, and Elphaba & Glinda from Wicked.




One of the highlights of the fest is the Collectors' Exchange and Auction. Lots of happy Oz folks coming out from that event. People have made some amazing finds there and sometimes bidding can get a little fierce yet good natured. There's an outstanding list of donors this year: San Francisco Music Box, Tarina Tarantino, Vandor, Warner Brothers, Lenox, Mattel, Hallmark, Madame Alexander, Wilde Imagination, Accutime, Northwest, Ata-Boy, Film Cels Ltd, Fundex, John the Egg Man, the International Wizard of Oz Club, Goodreau Dolls, Wendy Gell, the Everything Oz Club, Storyland Collectables, Dianne Breitenstein, Andrea & Harris Yussman, Paul Wagner, Barb Huddleson and Debbi Dwyer. Munchkin donations from Margaret Pellegrini, Karl Slover, Myrna Swensen on behalf of husband Clarence Swensen, Mary Ellen St. Aubin on behalf of husband Parnell St. Aubin, and Meinhardt Raabe donation by friend and caregiver Cindy Bosnyak.

Photos below are examples of what you may find at the Auction:













Festival Celebrities will attend the Exchange/Auction. A great time to catch everyone in one place! Rick Ewigleben will have his whimsical Oz art. A new piece will debut at the Festival opening ceremonies Friday evening. Shown below is his charming art of Judy Garland and her stand-in Caren Marsh-Doll. Caren has written two autobiographies that are absolutely fascinating. To learn more about Caren please see http://www.facebook.com/pages/Caren-Marsh-Doll/259399637720 and to see more of Rick's Oz art please see http://www.ricksartstudio.com/




Michael Siewert will be there with a display of some of the ultimate movie memorabilia, costumes worn by Judy Garland.
http://judygarland.com/

The Everything Oz Club really takes part in
everything Oz! Last year they took home an award from the parade and they regularly donate to the Auction and volunteer wherever needed. They are a lively bunch and they have their own festival within a festival. http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/everythingoz/ A very special guest will be at the International Oz Club booth #23 near the corner of Broadway and Calumet. Kimberly Perata from the Thomas Kinkade Gallery of Napa Valley will be on hand with Thomas Kinkade's gorgeous new art Dorothy Discovers the Emerald City. Please see the next post for more info and scroll down to read my Thomas Kinkade posts. Now to wait for all of the after fest commentary so I can live vicariously......


http://www.ozfestivalchesterton.com/#

Thomas Kinkade Offer For IWOC Members


To Order Your Special IWOC Collectors Piece

CONTACT:

Thomas Kinkade of Napa Valley

Email: kinkadesellsoz@yahoo.com

Be sure to mention that you are an IWOC member!

Call: 707-258-8200

FAX: 707-258-8282

As a member of the International Wizard of Oz Club, you have the opportunity to own a special Members Only Image of Thomas Kinkade’s newest release:

The Wizard of OzTM Collection Continuity Program:
Dorothy Discovers the Emerald City painting is the first piece in what Thom refers to as the "Oz Octet", a collection of eight epic paintings intended to celebrate great moments from this classic film. We realize that many Thomas Kinkade collectors and Wizard of Oz fans throughout the world will appreciate the exclusivity associated with this release by starting their collection of matched certificate numbers. Meaning, that you will have the opportunity to secure matching certificate numbers for each additional release in the series. Be sure to secure your first image in this new series release and the matching certificates for all future images released of this special collection and series! Your 50% deposit will secure your special image. Below you will find information on the image, edition sizes and prices. For information and to order your image through this exclusive opportunity for International Wizard of OZ Club members email: kinkadesellsoz@yahoo.com or call 707-258-8200.

Dorothy Discovers the Emerald City

“Like The Wizard of OzTM film, my painting presents the raw emotions of myth and daydream as they collide with wondrous imagination. To recreate my passion for Oz in visual form, I utilized my imagination to journey beyond what had been created for the original movie.”

-Thomas Kinkade

Dorothy Discovers the Emerald City is the first work of what will become Thom’s “Oz Octet”.

Like most children of my era I was intrigued by The Wizard of Oz during its annual presentation on

our TV screen. This adventure provided the ultimate daydream for a young artist whose imagination

yearned to “follow the Yellow Brick Road”.

To recreate my passion for Oz in visual form, I utilized my imagination to journey beyond what had

been created for the original movie. As is the case with my Disney paintings, each Oz painting will

be an attempt to capture the essence of the entire movie in a single emotionally charged image.

In the first Oz painting we see Dorothy and friends as they view the fabled Emerald City for the

first time. The familiar cast of characters is here – Dorothy, Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow --

as well as the Wicked Witch of the West, scary Winged Monkeys, and of course the Munchkins.

We can even see Glinda the Good Witch floating in her transparent sphere of light, as though to

bless the journey of the travelers.

I envision this painting as the first piece in what I will refer to as the “Oz Octet”, a collection of

eight epic paintings intended to celebrate great moments from this classic film. The eight paintings

in this collection will present a monumental challenge to my abilities as a story teller and

picture maker. Yet like my Disney collection, I expect this collection to flourish as collectors

discover that each painting builds upon the next. Dorothy Discovers the Emerald City is a

panorama of the great places from the film. Though while watching the movie none of us can be

entirely sure where the Wicked Witch’s Castle is located in relation to the Emerald City, I have

placed it distinctly in the foreground suggesting a barren land that must be traversed to encounter

the delights beyond. Like The Wizard of OzTM film, my painting presents the raw emotions of myth

and daydream as they collide with wondrous imagination.

For those collectors who are ready to engage my Oz collection, rest assured that Dorothy Discovers

the Emerald City is the starting point of an epic adventure in a land “over the rainbow”.

TITLE

Dorothy Discovers the Emerald City

SUBTITLE

The Wizard of OzTM

Collection I

IMAGE SIZES

12 x 18 / 18 x 27 /

24 x 36 / 28 x 42 / 40 x 60

PUBLISH DATE

August 2010

© 2010 Thomas Kinkade

This a very limited edition and being the first in a new series we expect this to be a very fast selling image. History has shown that Series based on collectors favorites are highly sought after, sell out quickly and in turn increase in value.

Thomas Kinkade's Snow White Discovers the Cottage was the first of the 12 part Disney Dreams Collection which is authorized and licensed by Disney Productions. Snow White Discovers the Cottage by Thomas Kinkade was released in August 2008; Snow White Discovers the Cottage this image sold out and doubled in value in just six months! At that time, it was the fastest sold out image in Thomas Kinkade's 25 years as a published artist. It now has tripled in value in some editions.

Thomas Kinkade's Pinocchio Wishes Upon a Star was the second release in the Disney Dreams collection and came out in February 2009 and sold out in just 3 months (twice as fast as Snow White). Thomas Kinkade's "Tinkerbell and Peter Pan Fly to Neverland" was the third Disney Dreams installment and was released in June 2009 which sold out in just 72 hours. Thomas Kinkade's "Cinderella Wishes Upon a Dream" was the 4th Disney Dreams image released in September 2009 and again sold out, this time in just 48 hours. All of these images have increased in value and are highly sought after.

Thomas Kinkade's "Bambi’s First Year" was the 5th Disney Dreams piece released in March 2010. It is on its way to being the next sold out image.

The International Wizard of Oz Club is working directly with an Authorized Thomas Kinkade Signature dealer, putting together an International Wizard of Oz Club members only opportunity. Images purchased through this partnership will have a very special marking signifying it as a purchase made by an International Wizard of Oz Club Member. Purchases will also directly benefit the club in future fund raising events.

If you are attending the Wizard Oz Festival in Chesterton, IN. be sure to stop by The International Wizard of Oz Club booths at the festival Saturday and Sunday or auction on Saturday evening, to be one of the first to see this amazing image. A Thomas Kinkade Gallery Representative will be on hand to answer any questions about the piece and be sure that your order is processed. If you have questions or would like to order a Dorothy Discovers the Emerald City ahead of time, feel free to email: kinkadesellsoz@yahoo.com for information on how to secure one of these very special images.

If you will not be joining us at the Wizard Oz Festival in Chesterton, IN. feel free to email for order and deposit information.

Below is Edition information:

12 x 18 Limited Edition Canvas

Number Available

Framed Prices


in Each Edition


Standard Number

795

$750.00

Artists Proof

160

$910.00

Gallery Proof

280

$910.00

Publisher Proof

145

$960.00

Renaissance Edition

64

$2,190.00

Studio Proof

32

$3,640.00

Masters Edition

1

$18,400.00




18 x 27 Limited Edition Canvas






Standard Number

995

$995.00

Artists Proof

200

$1,160.00

Gallery Proof

350

$1,160.00

Publisher Proof

180

$1,210.00

Renaissance Edition

80

$2,960.00

Studio Proof

40

$4,940.00

Masters Edition

1

$24,500.00




24 x 36 Limited Edition Canvas






Standard Number

495

$1,680.00

Artists Proof

100

$1,840.00

Gallery Proof

175

$1,840.00

Publisher Proof

90

$1,890.00

Renaissance Edition

40

$4,810.00

Studio Proof

20

$7,950.00

Masters Edition

1

$41,400.00




28 x 42 Limited Edition Canvas






Standard Number

95

$2,250.00

Artists Proof

20

$2,410.00

Gallery Proof

35

$2,410.00

Publisher Proof

17

$2,460.00

Renaissance Edition

8

$6,510.00

Studio Proof

4

$10,870.00

Masters Edition

1

$54,700.00




To Order Your Special

IWOC Collectors Piece

CONTACT:

Thomas Kinkade of Napa Valley

Be sure to mention you are an

IWOC member!

Email: kinkadesellsoz@yahoo.com

Call: 707-258-8200

FAX: 707-258-8282

General Overview and Explanation of Limited Edition Images:

Thomas Kinkade limited edition artwork has been reproduced with the highest standards in the limited edition art industry. Thomas Kinkade has offered multiple editions for all kinds of collectors. The Standard Number edition, Artist Proofs, Publisher Proofs, and Examination Proofs are manufactured exactly the same way and include equal amounts of highlighting across each edition. The Gallery Proof are manufactured and highlighted equal to the editions above, but include a dime-size gold foil embossed remarque above Thomas Kinkade's painted signature. The Gallery Proof tends to be the most collectible edition and sells out prior to most other editions. The Renaissance Edition and the Studio proofs are manufactured exactly like the editions above, but they have significantly more highlighting and texture that match Thom's actual brush strokes. This reproduction appears very close to the original work as a result of the substantial amount of highlighting.

S/N - Standard Numbered

This image is individually hand highlighted. Each is authenticated by The Thomas Kinkade Company's double referencing authorization system using DNA technology. Each piece is individually hand numbered. The SN edition has more canvases created than any other edition making it more affordable to many collectors.

A/P - Artist Proof

This image is available only through Showcase Dealers and Signature Dealers, and is issued in quantities significantly smaller than S/N (20% fewer than the SN edition). Artist Proofs are designated with the letters A/P during the numbering process. The A/P also features hand highlighting and the DNA Signature.

G/P - Gallery Proof

This edition is restricted for distribution through the Thomas Kinkade Galleries and Signature dealers and is issued in very small editions 35% of the SN edition size). They can be distinguished by the unique dime-sized gold foil remarque stamped onto the image above Thomas Kinkade's painted signature and the designation of G/P in the numbering process. The G/P also features hand highlighting and the DNA Signature.

P/P - Publisher Proof

This image is available only through Showcase Dealers and Signature Dealers, and is issued in quantities significantly smaller than S/N (15% of the SN edition size). Publisher Proofs are designated with the letters P/P during the numbering process. The P/P also features hand highlighting and the DNA Signature.

R/E - Renaissance Edition

This edition is a special reserve edition created with a textured brushstroke process that recreates the artists’ actual brushwork. There is significantly more texture on these canvases than all lower editions. It is then finished in oil by a master highlighter, a special silk-screened remarque is applied to the verso side of the front of the canvas and foil stamp silver Renaissance Edition seal is applied to the back. Each Renaissance Edition is designated by the letters R/E after the print number. Due to the exclusivity of these rare pieces all R/E prints are limited to distribution through the Thomas Kinkade Galleries and Signature Dealers.

S/P - Studio Proof

This canvas lithograph is created with a textured brushstroke process that recreated the artists’ actual brushwork. Much like the Renaissance Edition, there is significantly more texture and highlighting on these canvases than SN, AP, GP, PP or EP editions. It is then finished in oil by a master highlighter, who also draws an original detailed charcoal sketched remarque on the back of the canvas. Each unique canvas is created under Thomas Kinkade's close supervision. Upon satisfactory completion, Thomas Kinkade applies final highlights himself, and hand signs the front of the canvas in metallic gold ink. Finally a foil stamped gold Studio Proof seal is applied to the back. Each S/P is designated by the letters S/P after the print number. These exclusive works are only available through the Thomas Kinkade Galleries and Signature Dealers.

M/E - Masters Edition

This work is the ultimate expression of detail, artist involvement and collectability of any edition issued by Thomas Kinkade. Masters Edition textured canvas lithographs are extensively hand highlighted by Thomas Kinkade himself over the foundation of apprentice highlighting. In addition to the personal retouching, Thom applies a thumb print and masters Edition Seal to the back of the piece. Each Masters Edition bears the authorized security signature and is hand signed in metallic ink, and designated with the letters M/E after the print number. These editions are only available through selected Galleries. Typically, there is only one ME created in each size for each image.

To Order Your Special IWOC Collectors Piece

CONTACT:

Thomas Kinkade of Napa Valley

Email: kinkadesellsoz@yahoo.com

Be sure to mention that you are an IWOC member!

Call: 707-258-8200

FAX: 707-258-8282


To join the International Wizard of Oz Club

www.ozclub.org