Dragon sculpture, dragon glass or dragon figure, lets look at what may be right for you as a person interested in beginning a collection. If your just beginning to collect dragons, I would suggest dragon figure - figurines and dragon glass as a good place to start. You can find plenty of inexpensive dragon collectibles to get yourself going.
Dragon Figure art can be made from a verity of materials. Hand painted enamel over metal. Plain metal such as pewter or bronze. The dragon figure could be ceramic or made from plaster. Painted and unpainted. The unpainted can be fun if you like to paint. As some of my other posts allude to, I like a verity of dragon collectables.
Dragon Glass is also a great type of material and create some unique dragon art. There is hand blown glass, molded blown glass, fused glass, and molded glass, to name a few. There are also plenty of inexpensive pieces to be found. These can be just as colorful and with the right lighting very dramatic.
Dragon Sculpture I find is a bit more expensive and may not be right for a beginner. I guess it depends on your budget. I think dragon sculpture pieces can be the most dramatic of all the art you will collect. Dragon sculpture can be found in all sizes, anything from a small dragon figure to a large fountain statue you can put in your garden. A Gothic garden theme would be so cool. Just a thought, no way my HOA would let me.
Some other tips for the beginner to collecting. Start slow, don’t go crazy and buy too many pieces at once. Take the time to enjoy the piece/s you have. Low on cash, try some yard sales and check out the links from this site. The internet is great for finding dragon collectibles in any price range. Lastly, I would stay away from the craft shows until you know what is a reasonable price should be. I love craft shows, but there are some people out there that will stiff you.