+++++ What Thomas Kinkade said about this work +++++
" Sleeping Beauty is my eighth creation in the Disney Dreams Collection, and is the most
lavishly detailed of the series that I have painted to date. My painting is filled with
the enchantment of the original story. From the woodcutter’s cottage where Briar Rose was
hidden by the three good fairies to the magnificent castle where Princess Aurora would
awaken to "love’s first kiss" . . . then in the distance we see the climatic fight
between the good Prince Phillip and the evil Maleficent in dragon form; I’ve interpreted
the entire story in a narrative panorama for all to enjoy. Of course central to the
painting, and as testament to the strength of true love, we see the prince and his
awakened beauty in each other’s arms as friends great and small gather in celebration of
their undying devotion. Whether you are a fan of "Sleeping Beauty" or simply an unabashed
romantic who believes love conquers all, enjoy this painting as my gift to you!
Fans of Disney and of my other traditional work should also find numerous details in
Sleeping Beauty to satisfy their collector’s heart. The flowers and trees were
completed in my classic style in an effort to delight the fans of my garden creations.
The heightened depth of field I created through the use of the dramatic evening sky, the
quaint village and the towering castle should please those who enjoy my vista scenes. And
finally, for the Disney enthusiasts, all seven images of my prior Disney Dreams
Collection are represented on this canvas. I hope you enjoy trying to find my homages to
"Bambi", "Beauty and the Beast", "Pinocchio" and the rest that are hidden. Look closely!
I promise they are all there. I also promise that I will continue our journey together
into the heart of other classic cinematic masterworks that so define the magical world
that Walt Disney wishedto provide to children of all ages."
~~Thomas Kinkade
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