+++++ What Thomas Kinkade said about this work +++++ "Ah, the dappled light of morning...it works such an exquisite magic on the flowers. Each dew-drenched petal reflects radiant sunlight, much like the facets of a jewel. The gem-like brilliance of flowers in morning light is one inspiration for Victorian Garden II, the long awaited second painting in my Victorian Garden Collection. Another inspiration is the tranquility and gracefulness of the Victorian way of life. The Victorians savored the pleasures of living in the fullness of time. I imagine the generations of family enjoying their magnificent gardens at their leisure, watching the slow growth of hedges and climbing rose much as they savor the slow maturing of children and grandchildren. I find that I'm attracted to the Victorian era because there is a Victorian side to my spirit. I enjoy the pleasures of the garden as they did - the family gatherings, meeting with friends, exquisite teas. Above all, I love the leisurely pace of an era when time was enough to watch things grow." ~~Thomas Kinkade