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Thomas Kinkade's November release Hometown Christmas
Memories.
"I revisit the timeless setting
of Placerville and this time its for the holidays.
Hometown Christmas Memories
reflects upon a special moment in time when the spirit of Christmas was on
display in my hometown of Placerville complete with colorful lights and a
thick blanket of snow. "
- Thomas Kinkade
Hometown
Memories, published many years ago,
features Thom on his paper route – notable for the first time Thom saw
Nanette (now his wife of 25 years).
Hometown Christmas
Memories idealizes Thom's home town of Placerville during
the holidays. Published in extremely low edition sizes of 495 SNs in both
12 x 18 and 18 x 27 canvas, this image may sell out quickly.
Interesting Facts:
1. Thom has placed a total of five N's in Hometown Christmas
Memories as a symbol of love for his wife Nanette.
2. In Hometown Christmas Memories, vintage cars and a vintage
motorcycle line the street. In this case, a classic Indian®
Motorcycle is seen in the distance.
3. In 1995, Thom painted Hometown Memories as a loving tribute to
the neighborhood he grew up in. Now in 2008, he presents Hometown
Christmas Memories as a two-fold tribute to Christmas and his
hometown, Placerville, California.
4. Hometown Christmas Memories includes a tribute to one of Thom's
favorite artistic mentors - Norman Rockwell. Do you see him on
the left walking his dog?
5. Look closely! Do you see the spire of a distant church? This is a
reminder that God in His grace gives us communities to nurture the
deepest part of who we are.
6. Thom has a wonderful connection to Christmas, both in his own
family and in his memories. He has been called the "official artist
of Christmas" repeatedly by collectors, and occasionally in the
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