Thomas Blackshear Art Ebony Visions Begins Print Plate

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NEW. LOWER PRICE!and see what these were selling for....$39.99, now, a new lower price!! The Vision Begins Plate - Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions 37102 Limited Edition, with original, individual numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Thomas Blackshear’s now famous signature "Deco Rose" motif. Boxed and complete with certificate of Authenticity. All plates are porcelain and hand numbered, the number of the plate in this auction will differ from the photos below. Comes complete with Certificate of Authenticity! Measures 7 1/4 inches tall x 10 1/2 inches wide. Thomas Blackshear's Item # 37102Forever a symbol of timeless beauty, the Ebony Visions logo elegantly represents Thomas Blackshear's Afro-Nouveau style. Limited to 3,500 Pieces. This Design was released in 2002, and will soon be retired. Get yours today and save a bundle! Retails $90.00 The Ebony Vision Collection emphasizes the beauty of the human form and symbolizes universal aspirations and ideals of humankind depicted through images that reflect the unique characteristics of the African American culture. Check out my other items ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! About Thomas Blackshear, II Artist Thomas Blackshear II , the son of an air force captain, was born in Waco, Texas, and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. "Drawing was all I ever liked to do," says Blackshear. "While all the other guys were playing baseball or basketball, I was in my house, drawing." Thomas Blackshear pursued an interest in art throughout high school, securing a scholarship to the Institute of Art in Chicago. After a year t, he transferred to the nearby Academy of Art on another scholarship. While finishing his college education, he was recruited by Hallmark Cards. Later, Thomas Blackshear became the apprentice of illustrator Mark English. He began a prosperous freelance career, illustrating two U.S. Postal Service stamp collections for Black Heritage and classic movies and several series of Hamilton Group collector's plates featuring scenes from Star Wars , Star Trek , and The Wizard of Oz , in addition to many advertisements. A much-honored painter, Blackshear has received many awards, including the Society of Illustrators's coveted Gold Metal. His highly awarded work also appeared in the Society of Illustrators Annuals and Outstanding American Illustrators Today, Volume Two . Thomas Blackshear was profiled on the premier episode of The Living Canvas , Ebony/Jet Showcase , The 700 Club , and in The Saturday Evening Post . An exhibit of nineteen of his original works for the Black Heritage stamp series premiered in 1992 at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History and subsequently toured the United States. His clients have included Disney Pictures, Coca-Cola, Embassy Pictures, The Hamilton Group, International Wildlife, Jim Henson Studios, Lee Jeans, George Lucas Studios, Milton Bradley, National Geographic, Seven-Up, Sunrise, and Universal Studios. Please see my other collectables I will be listing this week. Check out my other items ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! Shipping details: Shipping performed the weekend AFTER payment is rcvd. · All items are shipped the most economical manner, Parcel Post. If you need this item quickly, please inquire (before bidding) about alternative ship methods Paypal payments happily accepted!! I only accept Paypal. Shipping/Handling inside United States and will include a tracking number, no other shipping service/coverage is provided. NO International shipping. Shipping is performed the weekend AFTER payment is recieved. · All items are shipped the most economical manner, Parcel Post. If you need this item quickly, please inquire (before bidding) about alternative ship methods All sales final. read more

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