+++++ And this is what Thomas Kinkade said about this work +++++
"For many, the Napa Valley has come to symbolize the incredible fruitfulness
of the good earth that God created. With it's radiant sunshine, cooling
morning mists, fertile land, and abundant annual harvest of grapes, this
cloistered valley truly is a piece of paradise. When Jesus performed his
first miracle, turning water into wine at a wedding feast in Cana of
Galilee, He clearly was celebrating the overflowing of God's blessings for
those who commit thier needs to Him. God is truly the giver of all good
gifts, and the natural process of growth and harvest each year throughout
the globe testifies to this.
In Abundant Harvest, I have portrayed a classic Napa Valley vineyard
estate, complete with stately Victorian house, water tower, weathered
windmill, and trailing grapevines. How pleasant to sit in the garden gazebo
as the morning sun spills over the horizon and contemplate a slower pace of
living. Even the ubiquitous hot air balloons, now a daily feature in Napa
Valley, testify to a pace of living as entrancing as a gentle breeze.
Though nostalgic, this scene could actually exist today. My painting
represents not a specific location in the valley, but an idealized vision
of the timeless beauty and energy of this region. For those of you who have
had the chance to visit the fertile Napa Valley, perhaps this painting will
be a reminder of the inspiration that engages the heart as you venture down
country lanes exploring a quaint historic area. For others, perhaps this
painting will inspire us again with an understanding that in all things we
should give thanks."
~~Thomas Kinkade
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