+++++ What Thomas Kinkade said about this work +++++ The Placerville of my youth was a place where people took time to know their neighbors, to stroll the village lane with a hello to passers-by, and even to walk the family dog. In a sense my Hometown Christmas Memories sums up my twenty-five year career as a published artist. I published my first print while living in Placerville, and my always supportive wife Nanette made it available to locals via a small sales table at the town shopping center. Years later my memories of small town life inspired a painting entitled Hometown Memories that embodied the nostalgic images of my youth. The current offering recreates that painting but with the blaze of holiday light. A freshly fallen snow has rendered the village lane pristine. The luminous radiance dancing upon the ground and the twinkling glow from the holiday decorations reminds us that Christmas is truly the season of lights." ~~Thomas Kinkade

ABOUT THIS PAINTING Hometown Christmas Memories idealizes Thom's home town of Placerville during the holidays. Featured are: Thom on his paper route - notable for the first time he saw Nanette. Five N's as a symbol of love for his wife Nanette. Vintage cars and a vintage classic Indian motorcycle. A tribute to one of his favorite artistic mentors - Norman Rockwell walking his dog.