+++++ What Thomas Kinkade said about this work +++++
"An artist has a duty to follow his muse-even when it leads us down unexpected
or inconvenient paths. I live by that rule, and sometimes I'm rewarded with a
lovely treasure like Foxglove Cottage -newest in my Flower Cottages of Carmel
print collection.
Not long ago I was exploring romantic Carmel - one of my favorite adventures
- paints and easel in hand, when it began to rain. I hurried to shelter but
instead stumbled on the rustic stone cottage with its weathered wood slat fence
that is the subject of this print. I was intrigued by the birds flocking on its
roof, the effects of the misty morning light, and in my mind envisioned graceful
foxgloves growing abundantly around it.
I set up my easel, shielded the canvas with my umbrella, and set to work. A
soggy hour and a half later, I had enough to repair to my studio and finish
Foxglove Cottage. The elegant foxglove flower - delicate, colorful bells
on slender stems - suggests for me the special magic of Carmel. I can't wait to
return to my favorite haunt to seek out my next Flower Cottage."
~~Thomas Kinkade
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