+++++ What Thomas Kinkade said about this work +++++
"Morro Rock has been something of a touchstone in my life. My dad loved its massive grandeur,
and never failed to point out this rugged sentinel of the sea when we drove California’s
scenic Highway 1 together.
Morro Bay at Sunset depicts a lover’s paradise. Nanette and I, and
our girls have enjoyed quiet interludes here, delighting in each other’s company, and
savoring memories that reach back into my own childhood. Recently, I visited the bay with
Winsor and Merritt at my side. As I set up my easel for a plein-air study, the sun setting
behind the rock painted the azure ocean in radiant hues. I was enchanted by the ever watchful
pelicans, and for the first time I included these great birds in my canvas. To celebrate my
family’s fond attachment to this picturesque harbor, I decided to name one of the trawlers
“Billy Boy,” honoring my father, Bill Kinkade. You’ll also spot a “Nan” and a “Merritt” among
the resting fleet. I challenge you to find the seven “Ns” I’ve hidden in this painting in
tribute to my wife and the joy we’ve shared here. When I finished my canvas, Winsor, Merritt
and I shared a seafood feast while savoring the spectacle of sunset over the bay. I hope that
Morro Bay at Sunset will delight your family, as it has mine."
~~Thomas Kinkade
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