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July 2006 Release
Available in the following sizes:
12x24"and 18x36"
"I wish that every family could be as fortunate as
mine has been in finding havens of beauty and tranquility. The serene
seaside village of Capitola, just north of Monterey has become a favorite
weekend retreat for the Kinkade family. Recently, I
set up my easel under a beach umbrella and began to paint the romantic
expanse of sand and water and sky, drawing a crowd of
curious onlookers as I worked. The ancient wooden pier becomes the
centerpiece of luminous ocean waters painted gold by the
setting sun; Nanette and I have often joined the couples who love to stroll
the pier, hand-in-hand, just at dusk.
As the brisk autumn afternoon faded slowly to evening, the setting sun
touched the wispy clouds and the wave tossed sea with
shades of gold and pink. Tidal pools become silvery mirrors reflecting the
glory of this Capitola Sunset. Charming Victorian
homes line the hillside; rustic shacks perch atop the pier. The intriguing
octagonal restaurant with its gleaming windows
serves some tasty fare; indeed, my family dined in comfort that evening as I
put the finishing touches on my plein-air
celebration of our romantic Capitola Sunset hideaway."
- Thomas Kinkade
Points of Interest:
1. Capitola Sunset has been released in only two editions, Standard Numbered
and Artist Proof. The Standard Numbered has an edition size of 495 and the
Artist Proof has an edition size of 100.
2. Thom depicts the quaint seaside village of Capitola, California, nestled
just north of Monterey at the mouth of Soquel
Creek. Capitola is a favorite weekend retreat for the Kinkade family, and
beloved for the ocean air, the charming Victorian
homes that line the hillside, and the laid-back seaside atmosphere.
3. Capitola Sunset is a Plein Air painting from the Landmark Series, part of
the Thomas Kinkade Impressionist Collection.
4. Capitola has been a favorite vacation escape for the residents of the
Santa Clara Valley and beyond for over a century.
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