The River Queen
Art Notes
Several years ago a friend asked my son, Zac, to draw a riverboat in preparation for an event he was hosting. He wanted to display an original and felt the theme would well suit his gallery. Zac was initially trained by his uncle, Thomas Kinkade. He delights in these sorts of requests and artistic challenges, so he captured in sketch, The River Queen. With every detail he put into his original, one could readily imagine the by-gone era of steam boats paddling up and down the Mississippi River. Romance, intrigue, and a sense of adventure were all apparent to any willing to step aboard. Honeymooners, perhaps, walked the upper balconies enjoying the breeze and the verdant countryside as they waved to those along the shore. Gamblers, guns and cards up their sleeves, preyed on the ill-prepared in the common areas secreted below deck. And, the vessel’s captain blew its mighty whistle telling folks for miles of the paddler’s progress up and around the bend. Stories of the era, the river and these magnificent boats were probably best captured in the wonderful tales of Mark Twain but they are also happily re-visited by Zac and all of us who worked to complete this painting for the Thomas Kinkade Studios. Come travel on The River Queen and see what lies ahead for you! Your story begins as the wheel churns and the boat rolls on through the day and into the distance. New vistas await and exciting ports-of-call beckon but on the river it is the travel itself that most fulfills the sojourner heart. All aboard! God bless and thank you for sharing the light.
– Patrick Kinkade
Painted: 2015
Published: 2015
Style: Luminism
Classification: Thomas Kinkade Studios
Subject Location: Mississippi River, USA
Hidden Elements: Mark Twain
Genre: Memories, New Releases, Seascapes, Summer Traditions
Tags: American Flag, Boat, Fishing, Mansion, Mark Twain, Mississippi River, Paddle Boat, Plantation, River, Riverboat, Steam boat
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This is such a beautiful painting. I am happy to know that Thom passed on his wonderful talents to family. Through them Thom’s legacy will continue to flourish. I love TK paintings so much. Thanks Zac for this beautiful addition.
I agree! Great to see that his talent is in the genes!