Collecting is a fun hobby, and one of the most interesting things to collect are art collectibles. Many different items can be painted with artwork and become an art collectible. Hobby enthusiasts collect such things as saw blades, and wooden eggs which have had artwork painted on. People even collect designer rugs as art. Another art collectible hobby is collecting limited edition plates, thimbles, Christmas ornaments, and figurines produced by such companies as Bradford Exchange. And of course, many people collect fine art paintings.

The person with an art collectible hobby will probably find his or her own favorite artists whose works they appreciate. They can choose to focus on one particular artist, either past or present, or they can choose from the works of many artists. On the other hand, they may collect art and art objects around a theme they enjoy, such as cigars, wild animals, or piano music.

One may think of an art collector as a rich person who has the money to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on an original Van Gogh. A person of more modest means can collect art too, however. Post cards are a good place to start. Most art museum gift shops offer high quality, glossy postcards printed with some of their more notable acquisitions. By buying those cards one really appreciates, anyone can have an art collection.

Ebay is a good source of art collectibles whatever type of art or collectible you fancy. In fact, if you are just starting out, the choices and options can be overwhelming! Just remember that you can sell your own belongings as well as buying those of others. This should make the impact on the budget a little less powerful. Other ideas for inexpensively collecting art collectibles are scouring flea markets, thrift shops, and garage sales. You never know what treasure someone else may be getting rid of.

One nice thing about art collectibles is that artists can be found in every part of the world. The art collector should scout the local art shows, museums, and artist’s hangouts to find out just what sort of talent can be had less expensively and close to home. Because of the local flavor of some artwork, art collectibles make good travel souvenirs. For instance, the artist Linda Barnicott specializes in paintings of scenes, buildings, and landmarks found around Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Similarly, collectors can find local artist almost everywhere.

An art collectible hobby will keep you interested in life and give you a home filled with art masterpieces as well. If you enjoy pretty and interesting things around you, consider starting an art collectible hobby today.



By: Nicholas Tan

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I have to admit that the Internet has made my life much easier. Our family bookshelves will never be taken up with a dust-collecting set of encyclopedias like my parents shelves did. I don’t need to own piles of cookbooks (ok, ok, I do anyway) since I can find any recipe I want by wandering from site to site. And, I can communicate with friends and family via e-mail or some of those social places.

Even with all these things, I’ve found that I’m spending more and more time navigating from site to site in order to do the things I want to do. If I want  to post a particularly beautiful scrapbook page I’ve created I have to go to one site. If I’m trying to find a recipe I have to go to another. If I want to discuss something I find a third site; and on and on and on.

So, it was a relief when I finally happened upon a new web site that’s by people who were in the same predicament as me. It’s a social network site for people who have multiple hobbies or interests.  One site for all the things I’m interested in. What a concept. An even bigger deal for me was the fact that it’s free. Not just free for some of the stuff and then more for “premium” things, it’s free for everyone and everything.

It was nice to be able to join and create ONE profile. Then I went to the page where all the hobbies are listed, joined the groups of the ones I enjoy, and voila, that was that. Those hobbies automatically showed up on my personal page so I can go to whichever one I want with one click of my mouse. If I have pictures I want to add, I just put them on my personal photo gallery and then one click of the mouse if I want to include them in the gallery of the appropriate hobby.

The nice thing about it too is that I don’t have to be a part of a particular group in order to enjoy what it has to offer. I have to admit that I wouldn’t call myself a garden hobbyist, I do have flowers and it’s nice to be able to go ask a question and have discussions with the other gardeners when I need to.

For any of you who have multiple hobbies and interests, I’d strongly encourage you to join this hobby community with me. It’s www.hobcommunity.com. It’s free; it’s fun and it’s got me hooked.



By: Chloe Johnson

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Sunflower_Gal asked:


What are some ideas for hobbies my boyfriend and I can do while we’re on a LDR?

Things we can do together online or do it separately and share.

Thanks!!

Jamie asked:


I have suddenly found myself with extra free time and I am wondering or rather looking for a new hobby. I already crochet and I like to read a lot. I was thinking of collecting comic books, but there are so many I don’t even know where to start. My Dad used to collect comics and I remember reading his when I was little.

Liz asked:


i **** how i dont have many hobbies and I am always jealous of people that are passionate of some hobby of theirs. i need some ideas to get one of my own. any suggestions?

smash asked:


I used to do embroidery and now I’m interested in taking it up again and just making random things to decorate my apartment with. Where can I find a hobby shop to buy supplies and get ideas from? I live in Orange County, CA, and doing a Google search hasn’t really helped. Walmart and Target doing carry these supplies either. Help

princesst1978 asked:


My husband says I’m a bit too obsessed with health issues, bordering on hypochondriac. What are some hobbies I could try to keep my mind occupied.