An artist has a duty to follow his muse - even when it
leads us down unexpected or inconvenient paths. I live by that
rule, and sometimes I'm rewarded with a lovely treasure like Foxglove Cottage - newest in my
Flower Cottages of
Carmel print collection.
Not
long ago I was exploring romantic Carmel - one of my favorite
adventures - paints and easel in hand, when it began to rain. I
hurried to shelter but instead stumbled on the rustic stone
cottage with its weathered wood slat fence that is the subject of
this print. I was intrigued by the birds flocking on its roof, the
effects of the misty morning light, and in my mind envisioned
graceful foxgloves growing abundantly around it.
I
set up my easel, shielded the canvas with my umbrella, and set to
work. A soggy hour and a half later I had enough to repair to my
studio and finish Foxglove Cottage. The elegant foxglove
flower - delicate, colorful bells on slender stems - suggests for
me the special magic of Carmel. I can't wait to return to my
favorite haunt to seek out my next Flower Cottage.
-Thomas Kinkade
The Flower Cottages of Carmel Collection:
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Morning Glory Cottage
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Hollyhock House
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Foxglove Cottage
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