"Every childhood has its special friendships—and though youthful friends
may come and go, a favorite doll or stuffed bear can become a lifelong
companion. Even my oldest daughter, who recently passed the threshold into
adulthood, still treasures several reminders of her happy childhood. These
are so much more than just toys-they represent a moment in our life as a
family.
My painting A Trusted Friend celebrates the imagination of childhood which
can make even an inanimate object come to life with love. This is my first
ever teddy bear painting, and as I worked on it I was reminded of the
passion displayed by teddy bear collectors worldwide. In fact, on a recent
visit to Pennsylvania, I had a chance to meet many of the "bear people" as
part of the launch of my new Thomas Kinkade Teddy Bear Collection.
The millions of teddy bear collectors worldwide remind us that even for
adults a teddy bear can be A Trusted Friend, and perhaps my painting will be
a daily reminder of this happy fact. On the shelf in my painting sit the
reminders of a joyous childhood--well-worn reading books, colorful alphabet
blocks (the letters in the stack of blocks denote the first initials of my
children's names), and a well loved teddy bear.
I even added a special touch: you can have your choice of a pink ribbon for
girl bears or a blue one for boy bears. That way, your very own "trusted
friend" can be even more personal to you!"
- Thomas Kinkade
Interesting Facts:
1. Thom has included 25 N's in A Trusted Friend, Blue Bell Edition in
celebration of his 25 years as a published artist as well as in tribute to
his love for his wife Nanette.
2. A Trusted Friend, Blue Bell Edition along with A Trusted Friend, Rose Bud
Edition are the first paintings Thom has ever created to celebrate the joy
of teddy bear collecting. These images are part of a new series titled Teddy
Bear Collection I.
3. A Trusted Friend, Blue Bell Edition celebrates the imagination of
childhood which can make of an inanimate object a lifelong companion.
4. The letters on the stack of blocks denote the first initial of all four
of Thom's children – Merritt, Chandler, Winsor, and Everett.
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