It's a simple liberating reality - the best things in life are mine for the choosing. 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 encountersartistprayer The concept that an artist would be revered by popular culture is an immediate dismissal of his relevance as an artist. Thomas Kinkade artistwould-besong 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 rewardsmotivationheart I try to embrace people with love, unconditional love, like Christ did. Thomas Kinkade unconditional-lovetryingpeople Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. Thomas Kinkade balance-and-harmonysuccessfuljoy My life shines with God's radiant blessings when my heart is the color of joy Thomas Kinkade colorblessingheart 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-beautymountain-peaksart Love is the stepping stone to new beginnings. Thomas Kinkade new-beginningsstoneslove-is Surround yourself with the kinds of input that are uplifting, that expand your mind and settle your spirit. Thomas Kinkade inputupliftingmind 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 machinescommunicationhome Steeping my life in beauty brings color to my days and a song to my heart Thomas Kinkade colorheartsong It's when I let myself get little that I tumble head over heels into joy. Thomas Kinkade head-over-heelslittlesjoy A piece of art is a compact form of the universe. Thomas Kinkade piecesformart Romance makes a radiant sunrise out of every moment. Thomas Kinkade sunriseromancemoments 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-planpaintingused 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-yorkartthinking There's been million-seller books and million-seller CDs. But there hasn't been, until now, million-seller art. Thomas Kinkade cdsbookart 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 wallhomepeople 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 eveningmagazinesmom With whatever talent and resources I have, I'm trying to bring light to penetrate the darkness many people feel. Thomas Kinkade lightdarknesspeople
