High culture is paranoid about sentiment. But human beings are intensely sentimental. Thomas Kinkade More Quotes by Thomas Kinkade More Quotes From Thomas Kinkade Rather than set aside daily time for prayer, I pray constantly and spontaneously about everything I encounter on a daily basis. When someone shares something with me, I'll often simply say, 'Let's pray about this right now. Thomas Kinkade encounters artist prayer The concept that an artist would be revered by popular culture is an immediate dismissal of his relevance as an artist. Thomas Kinkade artist would-be song The act of contributing to the lives of others is its own reward. A servant's heart is a greater motivator than financial gain. Thomas Kinkade rewards motivation heart I try to embrace people with love, unconditional love, like Christ did. Thomas Kinkade unconditional-love trying people Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. Thomas Kinkade balance-and-harmony successful joy My life shines with God's radiant blessings when my heart is the color of joy Thomas Kinkade color blessing heart Whether it's a pebble in a riverbed or a soaring mountain peak, I see everything in the world as the handiwork of the Lord. When I paint, I try to represent the beauty of God's creation in my art. Many modern painters see the world as a jumble of random lines and shapes with no divine beauty or order, and their works reflect their viewpoint. Because I see God's peacefulness, serenity, and contentment, I work to capture those feelings on the canvas. My vision of God defines my vision of the world. Thomas Kinkade divine-beauty mountain-peaks art Love is the stepping stone to new beginnings. Thomas Kinkade new-beginnings stones love-is Surround yourself with the kinds of input that are uplifting, that expand your mind and settle your spirit. Thomas Kinkade input uplifting mind A painting has a lot of advantages over other forms of communication. Unlike a movie, you don't have to put it into a machine and turn it on. It's just there every day. It's not limited by the element of time. It's a constant part of the home. Thomas Kinkade machines communication home Steeping my life in beauty brings color to my days and a song to my heart Thomas Kinkade color heart song It's when I let myself get little that I tumble head over heels into joy. Thomas Kinkade head-over-heels littles joy A piece of art is a compact form of the universe. Thomas Kinkade pieces form art Romance makes a radiant sunrise out of every moment. Thomas Kinkade sunrise romance moments Each of us is a small part of God's plan. I'm a small part. I create paintings that are being used by God. Thomas Kinkade gods-plan painting used I think the art world... is a very small pond, and it's a very inbred pond. They rely on information from an elect elite sect of galleries, primarily in New York. Thomas Kinkade new-york art thinking There's been million-seller books and million-seller CDs. But there hasn't been, until now, million-seller art. Thomas Kinkade cds book art It's a simple liberating reality - the best things in life are mine for the choosing. Thomas Kinkade simple life reality People who put my paintings on their walls are putting their values on their walls: faith, family, home, a simpler way of living, the beauty of nature, quiet, tranquillity, peace, joy, hope. They beckon you into this world that provides an alternative to your nightly news broadcast. Thomas Kinkade wall home people I remember my mom had a big collection of copies of Saturday Evening Post magazines, and that was really my introduction to those great illustrators. Thomas Kinkade evening magazines mom
