Thom often talked about Plein Air painting. In Plein Air, or open-air painting, the natural light is always changing as the sun moves across the sky and clouds can play with this natural light. He always traveled with a small portable studio and was ready to paint at any time. His passion with which he worked shows itself in the bold brushworks that brings Cottage in the Pines to life. Thomas Kinkade was raised with the majestic views of the mighty Sierra-Nevada mountain range. He often recalled that as a boy, he would hike surrounded by the clear evidence of God’s hand in creation. While we do not have any notes from Thom that tells us where he was when he painted this Plein air, you can definitely place yourself in his hiking shoes and envision capturing Cottage in the Pines in that moment of time. -Thomas Kinkade Studios Limited Edition Canvas Thomas Kinkade Limited Edition Canvases combine old world craftsmanship with the finest materials and latest production technologies to produce extraordinary canvas artwork. Our reproduction process captures not only the color and mood of Thom's enchanting original painting, but the actual brushwork as well. Every piece is hand-retouched by skilled artisans, giving the painting a look almost identical to the artist's on-easel original. Vibrant colors, rich textures and color tones accurate to Thom's original brushstrokes are the hallmarks of your finished piece. Limited Edition Canvas Framing Thomas Kinkade Studios Limited Edition Frames are works of art unto themselves. Specifically crafted to accommodate Thomas Kinkade Studios Limited Edition Canvases, these hand crafted frames are the perfect complement to Thomas Kinkade Studios Artwork and will last for generations to come. Framing Features Premium Museum Quality Mouldings Engraved Brass Nameplate Secure, Removable Canvas Clips High Strength Coated Wire Hanger Features Premium Canvas Hand stretched on wooden stretcher bars Hand highlighted with fine acrylic paints by skilled artisans Long-life pigment inks that outperform conventional press inks. Edition number is applied to each Canvas Limited Edition Individually numbered Certificate Authenticity matched to the art piece Engraved brass nameplate included.
