Wandering around shopping one day, I happened to stumble upon a Thomas Kinkade gallery. I had heard of him before, but wasn't quite sure what the story was behind his artwork. I knew I sort of liked it, but it was way outside my budget. Yes, it's a bit smarmy, in my opinion, but also it's hopeful. It harkens back to a time some of us wish we could go--a simpler time, and a simpler life.
Okay, maybe just a dream life that is simpler. I would love to live in one of his paintings for just one Christmas. They always look like they are more enjoyable, softer, safer, sweeter and what Christmas should be like--perfect. Which, as many of us know, Christmas doesn't always work out that way.
Mine are usually pretty good, but I know if I lived in one of Thomas Kinkade's paintings it would be perfection.
What painting would you want to step into and live?
Norman Rockwell's Freedom from Want -- with all my relatives alive again--just for one more big, family, holiday dinner.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great painting! I can see why you'd want to be in it. Boy, that grabs at your heart.
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