Cottage in the Pines - Limited Edition Canvas Frame:Unframed nestled beside a stream is

nestled beside a stream is based on a real rustic home I discovered in the English Cotswold

but rather they are thoughtfully designed

a perfect subject for a retelling in oil

the windows glowing welcome

Philocetetes can be seen in the clouds talking with the goddess Aprhodite

Cottage in the Pines - Limited Edition Canvas Frame:Unframed nestled beside a stream isThom often talked about Plein Air painting. In Plein Air, or open air painting, the natural light is always changing as the sun moves across the sky and clouds can play with this natural light. He always traveled with a small portable studio and was ready to paint at any time. His passion with which he worked shows itself in the bold brushworks that brings Cottage in the Pines to life. Thomas Kinkade was raised with the majestic views of the mighty