+++++ What Thomas Kinkade said about this work +++++
"As a classic medium, painting has given me the chance to celebrate
classics of american culture. I've painted the fabled mansion of Elvis
Presley, the towers of the Brooklyn Bridge and the skyline of San
Francisco. I've even set up my easel in theme parks and palaces of
American sports in my search to commemorate bits of history. 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 wall looms over a short left field; Pesky Pole
in right field yields the shortest homers in the majors. A lone red
seat in right field marks the landing place of Ted Williams’ mighty
1946 shot.
I brought my watercolors to the park for the clinching Game 7 of the
2007 ALCS. Returning to California, I translated the original study
into a colorful suggestion of energy and detail. Then with layer upon
delicate layer I built up the painting. First acrylic to add texture
and toning, then transparent glazes of oil color followed by broad
impasto strokes.
I hope the final result captures the energy of the moment. Though
there is nothing like being there in person, hopefully my Fenway Park
can remind many baseball fans of the historic 2007 World Series."
~~Thomas Kinkade
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