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 |
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| 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 |
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| 18 x 27 Limited Edition Canvas |
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| 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 |
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| 24 x 36 Limited Edition Canvas |
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| 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 |
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| 28 x 42 Limited Edition Canvas |
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| 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 |
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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
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/
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