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
I think the art world... is a very small pond, and it's a very inbred pond. They rely on information from an elect elite sect of galleries, primarily in New York. Thomas Kinkade artelectelite Change image and share on social
A painting has a lot of advantages over other forms of communication. Unlike a movie, you don't have to put it into a machine and turn it on. It's just there every day. It's not limited by the element of time. It's a constant part of the home. Thomas Kinkade advantagecommunicationconstant share on social
The whole Modernist lie is that art is about the artist. Thomas Kinkade artartistlie Change image and share on social
Art transcends cultural boundaries. Thomas Kinkade artboundarycultural Change image and share on social
A piece of art is a compact form of the universe. Thomas Kinkade artcompactform Change image and share on social
Every painting I do blends time frames. The great thing about being an artist is I can make the past join the present in some reality of the future. Thomas Kinkade artistblendframe Change image and share on social
I began my career creating art for an animated feature film, and it has been a life-long dream to tell some of the story of my own life - the story behind my art - through the medium of motion pictures. Thomas Kinkade animateartbegin share on social
The worlds I paint leave a lot to engage the imagination by hinting at what lies beyond the four edges of the painting. I think getting beyond the four edges of an opportunity or challenge is one of the basic skills you need in business. Thomas Kinkade basicbusinesschallenge share on social
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
