Art of the South
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Summer Breeze
By
Thomas Kinkade
June 2008 Release
"As a young man I often felt the urge to put on my beret, set up my
easel, and paint in the manner of the French Impressionist masters through
my alter-ego, Robert Girrard.
Summer Breeze is a daydream from heaven; more than that, it is a dream
of a perfect day. Puffy white clouds dance in the heavens, while white sails
shimmer off azure waters. The joyful tranquility of the scene refreshes the
soul. Southern France—the hills of Provence and the dramatic coastline of
the Cote d'Azur—is blessed with such perfect days, when an endless stream of
sunlight pours over beaches and gardens. The great Impressionist
masters—Monet, Sisley, and Renoir—were inspired by such splendor, now I, as
Robert Girrard, join their company. I began my love affair with
Impressionism years ago, on a walk through Southern France. In the coming
months, Nanette and I intend to return to the source on a bicycle sketching
tour. Summer Breeze uses broken color and broad strokes to
engage the imagination; it invites you to join the artist in my heavenly
daydream.
- Thomas Kinkade
Points of Interest:
1. The basis for this painting came from Thom's days of
tromping through Southern France. Make note of the sunlight as it pours over
the hills of Provence and the dramatic coastline of the Cote d'Azur.
2.
Summer
Breeze is one of the
beautiful collection of Impressionistic images in Thom's Robert Girrard
Collection.
3.
Summer
Breeze marks Thom's early
years of finding inspiration in the French countryside. This led to his use
of the Girrard brush name — a persistent alter ego that allowed him the
freedom to explore the beauty and drama of the Impressionist style.
4. Thomas Kinkade painted under the brush name of Robert
Girrard from 1984-1989. These valued and collectible images are released in
very limited quantities.
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