Collector's Journal

The ATL Collectibles Blog

Collecting guides, framing know-how and the stories behind the masters of Black art, from our gallery and framing shop at The Mall at Stonecrest.

October 24, 2026ATL Collectibles Framing Team

How to Frame Military Medals and a Folded Flag
Military medals and a folded flag are framed in a deep shadow box: the flag keeps its triangle fold in a fitted section, and medals and ribbons are stitched or...
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October 23, 2026Orville Devonish, co-founder

Famous African American Artists Every Collector Should Know
Famous African American artists whose work collectors seek out include Ernie Barnes, known for The Sugar Shack; Annie Lee, known for her faceless figures of everyday life; Charles Bibbs; John...
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October 22, 2026Ronnie Dennis, co-founder

How to Start Collecting African American Art on Any Budget
To start collecting African American art, pick an artist or theme you love, then choose a format that fits your budget: open edition prints are the most affordable, signed and...
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October 20, 2026Orville Devonish, co-founder

Black History Month Art Ideas for Homes, Schools and Churches
The best Black History Month art honors people and moments students and families already study, such as Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington and the Black soldiers who served the nation,...
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October 19, 2026Ronnie Dennis, co-founder

Giclee vs Lithograph: Which Print Should You Buy?
A lithograph is printed from a plate with ink, giving sharp detail and rich color on paper. A giclee is a high-resolution print made with archival pigment inks on paper...
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October 18, 2026Ronnie Dennis, co-founder

Signed and Numbered Prints Explained: Editions, AP and COAs
A signed and numbered print carries the artist's signature and a number such as 25/250, meaning it is the 25th print in an edition capped at 250 copies. The cap,...
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October 16, 2026ATL Collectibles Framing Team

How to Frame a Jersey Without Damaging It
To frame a jersey without damaging it, stitch or pin it to an acid-free, fabric-wrapped backing so no adhesive ever touches the fabric, fold the sleeves so the name and...
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October 15, 2026ATL Collectibles Framing Team

How Much Does Custom Framing Cost? What Changes the Price
Custom framing cost depends on four things: the size of the piece, the moulding you choose, the number of mats and the type of glazing. A small photo in a...
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