Thunder RoadTHE RACE IS OFF! In the foreground, 43 mighty race cars thunder by as
"The King" himself, Richard Petty, waves the green flag for the start of the 50th
Running of the DAYTONA 500®. As I paint furiously, the electricity and spectacle of
the moment is almost overwhelming.
In my Studio Masterwork release of the "Great American Race" I intend to capture
the power of the starting moment, while honoring this one-of-a-kind NASCAR® event.
I have always believed that a painting can capture the pageantry and energy of
historic events like no other medium, and my goal as I painted NASCAR® THUNDER The
50th Running of the DAYTONA 500® was to document this classic event for race fans
everywhere.
-Thomas Kinkade
Fenway Park
Red Sox™ fans are sure to admire this handsome and historic watercolor study of
Fenway Park™. Through the incredible circumstances of the Red Sox™ coming back from
a 2 game deficit to the Cleveland Indians in the race for the Pennant, Thom had the
honor of commemorating this humble and charming stadium on the same day that the Red
Sox won Game 7!
This image captures the excitement and spontaneity of that day and will be released
as a time limited print. The collectors' print will be printed with a dark green
border including the image title, the Major League Baseball™ logo and the Boston Red
Sox™ logo. The print measures 16x20 and is framed in a stylish, matte-finish black
frame that easily blends with both traditional and contemporary home décor.
also available unframed
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Footprints In Sand
The parable about footprints in the sand, which reminds us that God carries us
through our times of trouble, resonates with profound truth.
My Footprints in the Sand bustles with human activity - families strolling
the pier, fishermen, even my first-ever portrayal of a surfer. Two pairs of
footprints in the sand narrow to one, reminding us that when our lives are troubled,
God will carry us through to joyous spiritual victory.
-Thomas Kinkade
Mountain Memories
Key West
Good Life
In The Good Life, third and final piece in my Beginning of a Perfect
Evening collection, I have in effect set up my easel in that imagined space where
God's bounty is manifest. I identify with the fisherman, who lives in a profound
harmony with nature and receives its gifts with humble gratitude. Towering peaks
embrace the valley. I imagine that my wife and daughters are safely tucked away
within, enjoying the pleasures of domesticity, as they await my return with the
evening catch. Alone with my family, safe, peacefully savoring the glories of God's
creation - that is my image of The Good Life. I invite you to enjoy it with
me.
-Thomas Kinkade
New Day Cinderella
Cinderella Castle, and other Disney Properties
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Spirit of Christmas
I experience layers of memory as I walk down Spirit of Christmas, the
first in my new Christmas series. A wonderful evening mail coach carries
trumpet-blowing heralds across the weathered stone bridge. Welcoming lights pour
from the windows of the whimsical cottages.
Spirit of Christmas is inspired by the classic holiday icons of image
makers like Currier and Ives. I hope it awakens your own deepest memories of the
"season of lights".
-Thomas Kinkade
Yankee Stadium
In 2008, Yankee Stadium, the greatest cathedral to the game of baseball,
will close its doors forever. I could not let such a historic moment pass without
honoring it in my way. This is the original Yankee Stadium - the house that
Ruth built.
Because this is a distant view, you can people the field with Yankee heroes of
your choosing. Could that be Lou Gehrig on first base? Babe Ruth in right field? Joe
DiMaggio patrolling center? For eighty-five years, some of the greatest players in
the game have called Yankee Stadium home.
-Thomas Kinkade
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permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc.
Cobblestone Evening
There are inspiring places I return to time and again. The English Cotswolds of
the Cobblestone Lane series are one such favorite destination.
Throughout the series, I've imagined that our journey would end at just such a
destination as we discover in Cobblestone Evening. We've come full circle
with this classic English village; fittingly, our ramble ends at just that
breathless hour when the plump trout are biting in the brook, and stillness wraps
the land in a fleecy blanket of perfect peace. Cobblestone Evening ends one
journey, but promises others.
- Thomas Kinkade
Graceland 50th Anniversary
Fifty years ago, the King of Rock 'n Roll bought the palace that became a Mecca
for lovers of American pop culture. Graceland is one of the most visited homes in
America.
I grew up with Elvis Presley's great songs and movies; naturally, I was delighted
when I got the opportunity to paint the official 50th Anniversary portrait of
Graceland. I set up my easel at Graceland on a crisp autumn morning when the stately
home was particularly cozy and welcoming. I was inspired to paint it with smoke
curling from the chimney and a golden light blazing in every window.
-Thomas Kinkade
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Enterprises, Inc.
Serenity Cove
Serenity Cove, featuring a lighthouse inspired by Marblehead Light on Lake
Erie, celebrates the guidance my faith offers as I face life's transitions. For me,
the four boats sailing towards the horizon symbolize the life journey of my four
daughters as they grow into adulthood.
In nature, times of change are often the most brilliantly colored. The transition
of sunset paints the fading hues of autumn with a heavenly radiance; in this, the
still waters of Serenity Cove reflect the glory of earth and sky.
The lighthouse is not just a beacon of hope and symbol of faith; it is also a
cozy family cottage. The gazebo and lawn furniture suggest the comfortable life
lived within this safe haven.
-Thomas Kinkade
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