www.world-wide-art.com “The beauty of the City of Lights is timeless. The same Ple iridescent dazzle that inspired the Impressionist masters greets me when, in my Robert Girrard persona, I set up my easel. In Rainy Dusk, Paris I paint on a busy promenade where the residue of a light rain enlivens the colors of store-fronts and street lamps without slowing any of the foot traffic. Parisians shop the kiosks and sip their café au lait at their beloved outdoor tables. In some ways, when I put on my beret and paint as Robert Girrard, I feel transported back in time to the era of Monet and Renoir. Perhaps that is why the nostalgic costumes and vintage cars of Rainy Dusk, Paris seem so very right. The deep mauve of a damp dusk colors the buildings a rich purple and enriches the rainbow hues of Paris. My brush dances over the canvas with an energy that reflects the life of the city.” – Thomas Kinkade
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Thomas Kinkade – Rainy Dusk Paris – www.world-wide-art.com
Sunday, July 11th, 2010Thomas Kinkade – Sailing Day – www.world-wide-art.com
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010www.world-wide-art. “As a young man I often felt the urge to put on my beret, set up my easel, and paint in the manner of the French Impressionist masters through my alter-ego, Robert Girrard. One crisp morning I found myself on the shores of a crystal lake while a “flock” of trim white sailboats flew over the water like swans. The invigorating scene stirred the Impressionist painter within me, and soon it was time for Robert Girrard to bring out paints and brushes and begin laying bold strokes of color across the canvas. The subject for Sailing Day has been captured many times by Manet or Pissaro, both of whom seemed transfixed by the effects of light dancing upon the water. A magnificent poplar thrusts its dark crown above the neighboring trees while the golden grasses of the shore sport seed heads of a deeper green. Wisps of cloud, painted silver by the rising sun, swirl up from distant hills before they vanish to vapor in the hazy sky. In my persona as Robert Girrard I celebrate the language of nature at its most joyful. Every artist knows that nature has many moods, but I am frequently happiest when, as in Sailing Day, God’s green earth invites me to put on my beret and share the inspiring passion of the moment.” – Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade – Evening on the Avenue – www.world-wide-art.com
Thursday, June 17th, 2010www.world-wide-art.com “The very word “avenue” awakens memories… of the lively, flourishing Main Streets of turn-of-the-century America. Families strolled America’s avenues then, to conduct their business and to carry on their social life. Churches and brightly lit shops adorned the thoroughfares; pedestrians shared the busy streets with horseless carriages and horse-drawn trolleys and all felt safe. Evening on the Avenue, inspired by a still-flourishing Main Street in Charleston, South Carolina, is a nostalgic look back to a time when streets like this were the lifeblood of the nation and not mere curiosities. A clearing dusk paints the scene with a silvery softness as gas lamps and windows blaze gold and amber; rain-washed pavement adds a festive glow. The painting has a symbolic message: the peacefulness and serenity of traditional communities are still the heart of any nation.” – Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade – Morning on the Boulevard – www.world-wide-art.com
Saturday, June 5th, 2010www.world-wide-art.com “The City of Lights inspires many memories for me, both as an artist and as a romantic. When my wife Nanette and I were first married we promised each other that on some future anniversary we would visit Paris for the first time together. On our third anniversary we fulfilled that dream, and my artistic heart was forever changed. Wandering the city I was greeted by the same boulevards that inspired master impressionists like Monet, Pissarro and Renoir a century ago. I couldn’t resist donning my beret and attempting to embody their artistic vision of color and light. In Morning on the Boulevard I create a mood of classic impressionism with a subject befitting the French masters of the past. Spreading chestnut trees, horse drawn carriages, and period fashions suggest a genteel era, and the vigorous brushstrokes and dappled sunlight is pure impressionism. This is a sunny summer morning that suggests a “boulevard of dreams” from long ago.” – Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade – Sunrise Chapel – www.world-wide-art.com
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010www.world-wide-art.com “Thy mercies are new every morning” – Lamentations 3-23 “Sunrise graces us with a radiant metaphor for faith. No matter how dark the night, the day will dawn, renewing the Lord’s tender mercies and rewarding the hopes of the faithful. I began to imagine the glorious sunrise that would fully embody the promise of a merciful God, and Sunrise Chapel is the result. On such a thrilling morning, we are reminded that while God is grandly inspirational, He can also be comfortably familiar. I’ve employed my most dramatic color scheme in years to suggest the radiance of God’s love. Wispy clouds illuminated by the barely visible sun reflect in the silvery mirror of the brilliant lake waters, announcing the dawn of a new day filled with discovery, hope, and beauty. At the same time, a classic rustic chapel, with clapboard siding and delicate trim takes its comfortable place beside the lake. The landscape is symbolic; the distant mountains that flow into the far horizon are watered by rivers and lakes suggesting the passage of time. The rocks that line the headlands remind us of the strength of our faith. Sunrise Chapel is an inspiration that can comfort us following even the darkest night.” – Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade – Graceland 50th Anniversary – www.world-wide-art.com
Thursday, April 1st, 2010www.world-wide-art.com “Fifty years ago, the King of Rock ‘n Roll bought the palace that became, for him, a sanctuary from the demands of a very public life, and for devotees of American pop culture, a Mecca that grows only more famous with the passage of time. Graceland is one of the most visited homes in America, where legions of fans come to embrace the memories and the music of the undying rock legend, Elvis Presley. I grew up with Elvis’ great songs and movies; my older sister was a huge fan who played his records until she wore them out. I’ve grown to appreciate the energy and high spirits the King contributed to what has become classic American culture. So, 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. I finished my sketchy plein-air study in just a few hours, and then took Graceland, 50th Anniversary to my studio where I created an image that includes such finishing touches as a likeness of the King and one of his famous cars. The finished canvas is being offered as a Limited Edition release to honor the 50th Anniversary of Graceland – a home like no other.” – Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade – Fenway Park – www.world-wide-art.com
Friday, March 12th, 2010www.world-wide-art.com “As a classic medium, painting has given me the chance to celebrate classics of American culture. I’ve painted the fabled mansion of Elvis Presley, the towers of the Brooklyn Bridge and the skyline of San Francisco. I’ve even set up my easel in theme parks and palaces of American sports in my search to commemorate bits of history. Boston’s Fenway Park is an example of history in the making – it is one of the ultimate shrines of baseball. Fenway Park, the oldest Major League ballpark, opened in 1912. The towering Green Monster wall looms over a short left field; Pesky Pole in right field yields the shortest homers in the majors. A lone red seat in right field marks the landing place of Ted Williams’ mighty 1946 shot. I brought my watercolors to the park for the clinching Game 7 of the 2007 ALCS. Returning to California, I translated the original study into a colorful suggestion of energy and detail. Then with layer upon delicate layer I built up the painting. First acrylic to add texture and toning, then transparent glazes of oil color followed by broad impasto strokes. I hope the final result captures the energy of the moment. Though there is nothing like being there in person, hopefully my Fenway Park can remind many baseball fans of the historic 2007 World Series.” – Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade – Country Living – www.world-wide-art.com
Thursday, March 11th, 2010www.world-wide-art.com “Far beyond America’s great cities, beyond the suburbs and the super highways, the majesty of America’s verdant countryside is still alive and well. In the country, wildflowers grow in profusion. To me, these bluebonnets, scotch broom and wild poppies symbolize the abundant blessings of Country Living; these are the tangible pleasures that surround you day in and day out where the air is pure and the sun is bright. This scene might be found any place where the hills and valleys are alive with nature’s harmony – the Texas hill country, the Smoky Mountains, the rolling Cascades, or even my native Sierra foothills. Country Living takes us to a perfect day for celebrating nature’s goodness. The white-tailed deer and ring-necked pheasant remind us of the region’s abundant wildlife. A vintage Ford truck, inspired by the battered pick-up that was my family’s transportation growing up, stands silently beside the rustic farmhouse and the ever-present barn. This painting is for all those who long for Country Living.” – Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade – New Horizons – www.world-wide-art.com
Monday, February 22nd, 2010www.world-wide-art.com “In my Life Values Collection, I explore the connections between the divinely inspired values that sustain the good life. Perseverance, the first issue, considers life as a voyage through stormy seas a test of faith and a demonstration of Gods sustaining love. Courage, expands on the metaphor of a sea voyage, bringing us to the moment of divine inspiration. New Horizons, my third Life Values print, continues the nautical theme, affirming that courage is rewarded by a dramatic expansion of horizons as we continue our lifes voyage with boldness and assurance. My New Horizons takes its inspiration from Dutch paintings that celebrate the timeless harbor of the 18th Century. As the more timid vessels make their way to the safety of harbor, the subject of our painting sails boldly forth exploring new horizons, when others may lack the courage to follow. This classic ship sets sail under a dramatic sky, as Gods rays pour from the heavens. The proud ship, confidently seeking New Horizons, reminds us that, with Gods help, our life can be a bold exploration of all that is new and enticing in the world.” – Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade – The 50th Running of the DAYTONA 500 – Nascar Thunder – www.world-wide-art.com
Friday, February 19th, 2010www.world-wide-art.com “The race is off. Fireworks burst on the horizon as countless spectators roar and overhead six Thunderbirds tear through the dancing clouds. 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 stand at my trackside easel, painting furiously, the electricity and spectacle of the moment is almost overwhelming. In my Studio Masterwork release of the “Great American Race” I have tried to capture the power of the starting moment, while paying tribute to the history of this one-of-a-kind NASCAR event. On Pit Road you’ll find a parade of vintage race cars that once roared along the track, while grandstands overflow with fans of all generations, including a few familiar faces you might discover. 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
