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Warming Up

Art Notes

“Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.” – John Muir

Thomas Kinkade was an avid outdoorsman, and grew up in the foothills of Northern California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. Throughout his life, he would return to this magnificent mountain range to paint. He told me that he always kept scribbled notes and quickly drawn sketches around his studio that he would use for inspiration.

In 1989, Thomas Kinkade was inspired to paint Warming Up. If I could go back in time, it would be fascinating to have a conversation with Thom to learn exactly which hiking trip up the Sierra Nevada Mountains motivated him to paint this solitary backpacker seeking warmth from the campfire as the cold daylight wanes.

Written by: Denise Sanders, Thomas Kinkade Historian

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Our Limited Edition canvas wall art pieces come in different sizes and editions with various framing options to choose from. Visit our art galleries in middle Tennessee (within an hour of Nashville) or meet virtually with an Art Consultant who can help pick a frame that matches the artwork and fits seamlessly with your interior decor. We ship anywhere in the United States or Canada.

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Antique gold

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Aurora Copper

Deluxe

Aurora Gold

Deluxe

Brandy

Deluxe

Brushed Gold

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Burl

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Cabernet

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Caramel

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Carrisa

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City Black

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Dark Pewter

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Dark Walnut

Deluxe

Estate Bronze

Deluxe

Gallery Bronze

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Gallery bronze petite

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Gallery Gold

Deluxe

Gallery gold petite

Standard

Rustic Andalucian

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