NASCAR® THUNDER, The 50th Running of the DAYTONA 500®
by Thomas Kinkade

NASCAR® THUNDER, The 50th Running of the DAYTONA 500®

     The race is off! Fireworks burst on the horizon as countless spectators roar and overhead six Thunderbirds tear through the dancing clouds. In the foreground, 43 mighty race cars thunder by as “The King” himself, Richard Petty, waves the green flag for the start of the 50th Running of the DAYTONA 500®. As I stand at my trackside easel, painting furiously, the electricity and spectacle of the moment is almost overwhelming.

I have always believed that a painting can capture the pageantry and energy of historic events
like no other medium, and my goal as I painted NASCAR® THUNDER The 50th Running of the DAYTONA 500® was to document this classic event for race fans everywhere.

~ Thomas Kinkade

 
Recent Thomas Kinkade Art:
Country Living
"Country Living takes us to a perfect day for celebrating nature’s goodness. A vintage Ford truck, inspired by the battered pick-up that was my family’s transportation growing up, stands silently beside the rustic farmhouse and the ever-present barn. This painting is for all those who long for Country Living."
                         -Thomas Kinkade
   
Fenway Park
"Boston's Fenway Park™ is an example of history in the making - it is one of the ultimate shrines of baseball. Fenway Park™, the oldest Major League™ ballpark, opened in 1912. The towering Green Monster™ looms over a short left field. "
                         -Thomas Kinkade
   
Cannery Row Sunset
"A historic Cannery Row walkway bridge crosses the thoroughfare and in the distance we see hints of the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Sunset enriches the vista with touches of pink and gold; soon it will be time for a relaxing meal of seafood fresh from the bay"
                         -Thomas Kinkade
   
Mountain Memories
Nestled between dramatic peaks, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, is a perfect mountain community that touches my boyhood Mountain Memories.  I’ve decided to honor the town’s celebration of its bicentennial by preparing two limited-edition portraits of the town – Mountain Memories featuring a romanticized vision of its present, another honoring its rustic past.
                         -Thomas Kinkade


 
Yankee Stadium by Thomas Kinkade Yankee Stadium
"No one ever forgets their first visit to Yankee Stadium — I certainly remember mine. The color, the noise, and the nearness of history… the spectacle takes your breath away. And now, in 2008, the greatest cathedral to the game of baseball, is about to close its doors forever. I could not let such a historic moment pass without honoring it in my way. And so, Yankee Stadium."
                         -Thomas Kinkade
   
Evening on the Avenue
"A clearing dusk paints the scene with a silvery softness as gas lamps and windows blaze gold and amber; rainwashed pavement adds a festive glow. The painting has a symbolic message: the peacefulness and serenity of traditional communities are still the heart of any nation."
                         -Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade - Evening on the Avenue
   
Thomas Kinkade - Cobbletsone Evening Cobblestone Evening
"In Cobblestone Evening. We’ve come full circle with this classic English village, which returns us to our imagined brook and bridge, and to some of the humble, utterly charming stone cottages we’ve visited along the way."
                         -Thomas Kinkade
   
The Christmas Cottage
"In the film, I’m featured at work, painting a study of The Christmas Cottage, — the radiantly lit, loving home that sheltered and supported the development of my character. We are releasing the official The Christmas Cottage print now, as a way of providing a “sneak preview” of the film especially for my many loyal collectors."
                         -Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade - Christmas Cottage
   
Thomas Kinkade - Graceland, 50th Anniversary Graceland, 50th Anniversary
"Elvis Presley created rock and roll and changed music forever. Graceland was his refuge from the demands of his fame. My hope is that I will capture on canvas a bit of the home that he loved so much. As for me as an artist, I create art that is accessible for everyone, just as Elvis created music that is enjoyed by millions of people the world over. The Elvis I want to celebrate is the private man; the inspiration of how one person can use his or her God-given talent to bring joy to millions of people."
                         -Thomas Kinkade
   
Gingerbread Cottage
"The setting sun paints the windows with a most inviting golden glow. The front garden is a riot of rainbow colors with lavish flowers dancing in the evening breeze. The profuse floral display enhances the fairy-tale charm of this secluded Victorian treasure. I’ve provided a whimsical bench from which you may enjoy the advance of evening at Gingerbread Cottage."
                         -Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade - Gingerbread Cottage
   
Thomas Kinkade - Christmas Moonlight Serenity Cove
"Serenity Cove, featuring a lighthouse inspired by Marblehead Light on Lake Erie, celebrates the guidance my faith offers as I face life’s transitions. For me, the four boats sailing toward the horizon symbolize the life journey of my four daughters as they grow into adulthood. In nature, times of change are often the most brilliantly colored. The transition of sunset paints the fading hues of autumn with a heavenly radiance; in this, the still waters of Serenity Cove reflect the glory of earth and sky."
                         -Thomas Kinkade
   
Spirit of New York
 "As I gazed up at the mighty Brooklyn Bridge I realized that this vast panoramic view of the city is alive with the energy and vitality that make New York unique in all of the world. What image could better summarize The Spirit of New York in all its radiant energy?"
-Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade - Spirit of New York
   
Thomas Kinkade - Christmas Moonlight Christmas Moonlight
"A full moon on Christmas Eve is so very romantic; especially when the surprising radiance of moonlight reflects silver on a snow-filled landscape. In Christmas Moonlight, a brilliant full moon dances on the wispy clouds, paints a silver pathway over the pond, touches the snowy tree limbs with light, illuminates the walk and bridge with a welcoming glow, and bathes the roof of our solid stone retreat in a warm, milky white."
                         -Thomas Kinkade
   
From Abraham To Jesus
 Thomas Kinkade is honored to paint the commemorative image, A Prayer For Peace, for the spectacular From Abraham to Jesus: Reflections of Israel. Click the image to the right to see more inspiring art by Thomas Kinkade for this event
                       
Thomas Kinkade - From Abraham To Jesus
   
Thomas Kinkade - Sunrise Chapel Sunrise Chapel
"The landscape is symbolic; the distant mountains that flow into the far horizon are watered by rivers and lakes suggesting the passage of time. The rocks that line the headlands remind us of the strength of our faith. Sunrise Chapel is an inspiration that can comfort us following even the darkest night."
                         -Thomas Kinkade

 
   
Mountain Paradise
"My Mountain Paradise is set in one of God’s heroic mountain landscapes — I have found that I cannot dream anything grander than the glories He has created. Here is a rustic cabin nestled into a truly idyllic hideaway."
                         -Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade Mountain Paradise
   
Thomas Kinkade Lakeside Manor Lakeside Manor
"Here is a grand mansion complete with cozy nooks where you might comfortably settle in for a warming cup of tea or a long evening’s conversation. A weathered old stone bridge invites visitors to stroll the verdant grounds, while the brook at the left provides a tranquil background murmur sure to make the spirit soar."
                         -Thomas Kinkade
   
Heart of San Francisco
"As I worked, I wanted so much to enter The Heart of San Francisco that I even posed myself astride my vintage Harley Davidson motorcycle making my way up the steep incline of the boulevard"
                         -Thomas Kinkade


Thomas Kinkade Heart of San Francisco

   
Thomas Kinkade Sunset on Lamplight Lane Sunset on Lamplight Lane
"Sunset on Lamplight Lane refers both to the radiant sunset that bathes the village in myriad reflections, and to the completion of the final work in an epic series of paintings."
                         -Thomas Kinkade

   
Mountain Retreat
"The last rays of sunset light up the clouds and touch the trees with a radiant fire. I particularly like the dramatic effect of light on the oak trees at the left, which reminds us that God is the greatest painter of all. For the collector who enjoys cabin settings, I hope this latest addition will become a new favorite."
                         -Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade Mountain Retreat
Thomas Kinkade The Great North The Great North
"Great North visits such a mountain vastness, where wild, brooding peaks loom above the shores of an untamed spreading river. It is sunset, but, somehow, sunset has magnified its grandeur in these northern skies, as gray wisps of clouds soar like eagles over the curtain of pale gold."
                         -Thomas Kinkade