Rather than set aside daily time for prayer, I pray constantly and spontaneously about everything I encounter on a daily basis. When someone shares something with me, I'll often simply say, 'let's pray about this right now.' Thomas Kinkade basisconstantlydaily share on social
What I paint touches on foundational life values. Home, family, peacefulness. And one of the messages I try to constantly get across is, 'Slow it down and enjoy every moment.' Thomas Kinkade constantlyenjoyfamily Change image and share on social
The concept that an artist would be revered by popular culture is an immediate dismissal of his relevance as an artist. Thomas Kinkade artistconceptculture Change image and share on social
The whole Modernist lie is that art is about the artist. Thomas Kinkade artartistlie Change image and share on social
The disintegration of the culture starts with the artist. I'm on a crusade to turn the tide in the arts, to restore dignity to the arts and, by extension, to the culture. Thomas Kinkade artartistcrusade Change image and share on social
I'm working on a snow scene right now, and it's summer. It's hot, and I will get chilly. I'll have to turn on the heat. My wife walks in, and it's 95 degrees in the studio. I know it's nutty, but it's a projection you have where you step into the painting. Thomas Kinkade chillydegreeheat share on social
A piece of art is a compact form of the universe. Thomas Kinkade artcompactform Change image and share on social
Art transcends cultural boundaries. Thomas Kinkade artboundarycultural Change image and share on social
You have to expect spiritual warfare whenever you stand up for righteousness or call attention to basic values. It's just a matter of light battling the darkness. But the light wins every time. You can't throw enough darkness on light to put it out. Thomas Kinkade attentionbasicbattle share on social
I've had so much positive reaction and emotional fulfillment from the creation of my art and sharing it with everyday people that I never paid too much attention to the opinion of critics. Thomas Kinkade artattentioncreation Change image and share on social