Remember Me
Art Notes
Thomas Kinkade began painting, Remember Me: Amazing Grace I, during an Easter service in his home church. While his pastor preached about the work of Christ on the cross, Thom stood beside him and quietly brought his words to life on canvas. On Calvary, it was a thief who had “wandered far away” from God, who called out to Jesus a simple, but heartfelt prayer, “Father, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.” And Jesus responded with words of amazing grace, “Today, you will be with me in Paradise.”
The assurance of forgiveness offered in that moment by our Savior, is a reminder to each one of us that wherever we are in our lives; whatever valleys and dark places we find ourselves in, there is always a path that leads to the Cross. That even though each of us live flawed lives, God is able to redeem and use us to accomplish great good. This was what Thomas Kinkade believed.
It is our hope that this painting fills your home with the message that even though we might wander away from Him, God always welcomes us home with his amazing grace, and stands ready to write new chapters in our lives.
Collection: Amazing Grace
Painted: 2014
Published: 2014
Style: Luminism
Classification: Thomas Kinkade Studios
Limited Edition: Available
Genre: Faith, Thomas Kinkade Studios
Tags: Calvary, Cross, Crucifix, Faith, Jesus, Spring
© The Thomas Kinkade Estate – All Rights Reserved
I was there in that service when he painted it in front of the entire church I’ll be singing in the choir standing within feet of him amazed at what he was doing truly inspired 5 a day and by the sermon. I remember I’m sitting on a step backstage in between services he painted one at Daybreak he said and one sunset this is truly inspiring as he is even today.
How did he paint this in 2014 if he overdosed on valium and alcohol in 2012?
Hello Concerned Patron,
He started painting this image. Unfortunately, he passed away before he was able to complete the image and have it published. The Studios ended up publishing this image after he passed.
Kate