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August 2004 Release
"Morro Rock has been something of a touchstone in my
life. My dad loved its massive grandeur, and never failed to point
out this rugged sentinel of the sea when we drove California’s scenic
Highway 1 together. Morro Bay at Sunset depicts a lover’s paradise. Nanette
and I, and our girls have enjoyed quiet interludes here, delighting in each
other’s company, and
savoring memories that reach back into my own childhood. Recently, I visited
the bay with Winsor and Merritt at my side. As I
set up my easel for a plein-air study, the sun setting behind the rock
painted the azure ocean in radiant hues. I was enchanted by the ever
watchful pelicans, and for the first time I included these great birds in my
canvas. To celebrate my family’s fond attachment to this picturesque harbor,
I decided to name one of the trawlers “Billy Boy,” honoring my father, Bill
Kinkade. You’ll also spot a “Nan” and a “Merritt” among the resting fleet. I
challenge you to find the seven “Ns” I’ve hidden in this painting in tribute
to my wife and the joy we’ve shared here. When I finished my canvas, Winsor,
Merritt and I shared a seafood feast while savoring the spectacle of sunset
over the bay. I hope that Morro Bay at Sunset will delight your family, as
it has mine."
-Thomas Kinkade
Slated to be a plein-air, Kinkade liked this piece so much it was upgraded
to a studio canvas. Morro Bay at Sunset is available in the following sizes
- 12"x18", 18"x27" and 24"x36". Please talk with your Art of the South
consultant for more details.
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