Best Selling Books by thomas Kinkade

A poignant reminder of the blessings life holds, this gift book features the enchanting paintings of Thomas Kinkade with accompanying quotations on the bounty of God''s gifts.

Come explore the byways of London, thatched cottages of rural England, green villages of Ireland, and bustling streets of Paris with renowned Painter of Light Thomas Kindade, his brother, Patrick, and their father.

As the town of Cape Light prepares for the Christmas holidays, Emily, the town mayor, stumbles upon an abandoned baby girl, who could provide her with a second chance at motherhood, but the infant ignites tensions between Emily and her husband, Dan, who does not want the responsibility of raising another child.

Thomas Kinkade''s luminous paintings illustrate his and others'' inspirational words on the power of faith. This beautiful Little Book is the perfect gift for those who cherish their faith.

A collection of fictional stories tracing the experiences of a newly arrived Belgian immigrant, illustrated by the art of American painter, Thomas Kinkade.

America''s most collected living artist reveals how the creative process can provide a path to greater spiritual awareness.

My Father''s World is a treasury of remembrances, essays, Scriptures, quotes, meditations, and inspiring thoughts on fatherhood. It features the full-color artwork of Thomas Kinkade.

For years, Thomas Kinkade has touched the hearts of millions with an art style that captures the warmth and wonder of life. Now the art of the Painter of Light is celebrated in the Book of Light - the Bible. A beautiful collector''s family Bible featuring Thomas Kinkade® art, this one-of-a-kind keepsake is an ideal heirloom for anyone''s Christian library. Thomas Kinkade™ is America''s most collected living artist, a painter-communicator whose tranquil, light-infused paintings bring hope and joy to millions each year. Each painting Thomas Kinkade® creates is a quiet messenger in the home, affirming the basic values of family and home, faith in God, and the luminous beauty of nature. ThomasNelson Bibles is giving back through the God’s Word in Action program. Donatinga portion of profits to World Vision, we are helping toeradicate poverty and preventable deaths among children. Learn more anddiscover what you can do at www.seegodswordinaction.com.

Amanda Harding, a recent graduate and accomplished musician, reluctantly comes home to Cape Light and hopes to find a seat in a big-city symphony. In the meantime, the job of music director at Reverend Bens church seems good enough. Unfortunately, she must share her practice space with Gabriel Bailey, the rough-around-the-edges craftsman. But something rare and wonderful flourishes between them. When Amanda is offered an opportunity to perform far from Cape Light, Gabriel encourages her to pursue it. But must she choose between her music and losing Gabriel forever?

Drawing from interviews and over 1,000 letters he has received, Kinkade relates how people have been touched by his paintings.

Kinkade brings beauty to daily life with this planner illustrated in full-color art. Includes Scripture and favorite quotes from the Kinkade devotional books. The planner''s format is adapted so that it will be current for 2004, 2005, and 2006.

This inspiring collection of paintings by Thomas Kinkade evokes peaceful reflections of creation.

Thomas Kinkade paints a world that people love to have in their homes and long to visit. His paintings reflect our highest hopes and fondest dreams-places of safety and rest in the storms of life, lamp-lit homes that welcome the weary traveler, and beautiful lakes, mountains, and streams that offer places for quiet and reflection. The acclaimed Painter of Light™ takes readers to a more peaceful world, reminding them of God''s love and care. In the spirit of the best-selling devotional With Wings Like Eagles, Beside Still Waters brings some of Kinkade''s most beautiful paintings together with timeless devotionals that offer a still point in the midst of the hustle and bustle of daily life. A beautiful gift book sure to please those who love the paintings of Thomas Kinkade and who want a meaningful and encouraging devotional.

Paintings of outdoor scenes accompanied by quotations and poetry from various authors.

Enter the shining world of the Painter of Light(tm)''s own real-life romance! Thomas and his wife of twenty years, Nanette, share their own love story and illustrate the splendor of marriage. A husband and wife''s various kinds of love - ravishing and playful, tender and believing, tough and transforming - come alive in this luminous, thought-provoking book that is sure to brighten the spirits of every reader. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Celebrate a loved one''s birthday with this extraordinary Little Book by Thomas Kinkade, "The Painter of Light¿." These words and paintings illustrate the sacredness of life and remind us to give thanks for the blessings another year will bring.

A collection of artwork by Thomas Kinkade accompanied by literary quotations.

In this novel in Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer’s heartwarming series, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Cape Light has received two special Christmas guests... James Cameron, a minister who runs a mission in Central America, has decided to spend the holidays in Cape Light. But when his car collides with another car, a hint of trouble befalls this close-knit community. No one is hurt, but out-of-towner Leigh Baxter is forced to stay in town until her car is fixed. What she doesn’t expect, however, is that the charm of this beautiful seaside hamlet and its citizens will soon win her over—and that she will fall in love with James, who has so generously welcomed her into his life. But will James accept Leigh in his heart once her dark secrets come to light? In the meantime, Jessica and Sam Morgan’s relationship is put to the test. More than anything else this Christmas, they want a baby to call their own. But soon they’ll discover that life’s most precious gifts often come in unexpected packages...

A beautiful collection of light-infused art created by the artist for the purpose of bringing the blessing of hope and joy.

Their experiences with four daughters have taught the Kinkades how a parent''s love can take many forms: vigilant, focused, creative, compassionate, tough, playful, visionary and releasing. Through every beautiful scene, the couple illustrates the ultimate goal: a love like our heavenly Father''s, giving us the ability and the will to love children as He has loved us.

The painter shares his memories of Christmas, celebrating friends, families, and traditions.

A bold new edition of the groundbreaking book by two of America''s most prominent visual artists, James Gurney (Dinotopia, Color and Light), and Thomas Kinkade, freshly updated with a new introduction, archival photographs, and illuminating text to guide a new generation of illustrators. Since its release in 1982, The Artist''s Guide to Sketching has become a classic art guide for students and laypeople around the world. The book includes instruction and artwork by James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade--two students who would go on to fame with Dinotopia (Gurney) and as the "Painter of Light" (Kinkade). This new edition restores the classic text with updated visuals and a special section chronicling the book''s origins and the friendship, drawing on archives from Gurney and the Kinkade family estate. Chapters and topics include: Chapter 1: THE EXPERIENCE OF SKETCHING (Coping with the Weather, Sketching at Night, Sitting or Standing?, Dealing with Curious Spectators, Being Inconspicuous, At Home Amid the Elements Chapter 2: MATERIALS (Sketchbooks, Pencils, Pens, Markers, Wash and Drybrush, Sketchboxes and Carrying Cases, Experiencing Your Materials) Chapter 3: ACHIEVING ACCURACY: (When to Use an Underdrawing, How Much Underdrawing is Necessary, Establishing the Large Shapes, Measuring Lengths, Measuring Slopes, Using Perspective Guidelines, Constructing with Geometric Forms, Completed Underdrawing, The Final Execution) Chapter 4: CAPTURING MOTION (Freezing Motion: A New Way of Drawing, Learning to Observe Motion, Training Your Memory, Getting It Down Fast, The Scribble Approach, The Gestural Approach, The Mannikin Approach, The Tonal Mass Approach, When Your Subject Moves Unexpectedly, Places to Go for Motion Sketching) Chapter 5: CREATING MOOD (Choosing a Subject, Noting Impressions, Composing with Thumbnails, Selectivity, Center of Interest, Dramatic Opposition, Delicacy, Mystery, Structure and Expression) Chapter 6: USING IMAGINATION (Dare to be Creative, Being Imaginative On-the-Spot, Exaggeration, Changing Context and Scale, Using Anthropomorphism, Additions and Combinations, Feeding the Imagination, Becoming More Imaginative) Chapter 7: STUDYING NATURE (Nature: Your Personal Drawing Workshop, The Experience of Nature Sketching, Plants, Animals, Sketching at the Zoo, Natural History Museum, Clouds, Rocks and Landforms, The Benefits of Studying Nature) Chapter 8: SKETCHING PEOPLE (Finding Raw Material, Exaggerating Character Traits, The Cartoon Approach, Portraying People in Their Environment, Two Characters, Group Composition, The On-The-Spot Portrait, Making People Sketches Come Alive, Family and Friends: Your Free Models) Chapter 9: EXPLORING THE MAN-MADE WORLD (Begin with the Commonplace, Sketching the Home, Indicating Building Exteriors, Signs and Letterforms, A New Look at Machines, Using Clutter, On-The-Spot Spot Research, Using Written Notes, Thinking As a Documentary Artist, The Joy of Exploration) Chapter 10: SKETCHING IN YOUR LIFE (Keeping Specialized Sketchbooks, Developing Sketches into Paintings, Sharing Sketches With Others, Sketching Alone or With Others)

Enter into a world of peace. Where families stay together. Where flowers still bloom, and the front porch light still shines waiting. Waiting for you to indulge in the richness of hope that millions of Americans have discovered in Thomas Kinkade''s light-infused art. And now, with Passages of Light, you''ll be warmed by favorite Scripture passages alongside the radiant inspiration of Kinkade''s work. Walk down the pebble-stone path in your mind, guilded by luminaries pointing the way. Then read how Scripture itself is a spiritual lamp for our feet and light for our path. Discover how light reveals God''s glory, and how we are to walk in His light. Passages of Light reveals six key themes of light in Scripture, like the Light of Grace and the Light of Hope. And with each section, you''ll catch a glimpse of the artist''s passion for God through an inspirational message from Kinkade himself, followed by Scriptures that show the reason behind his hope. Through Passages of Light, you''ll see the heart of the artist . . . the light of God''s Word . . . and feel the pulse of divine inspiration.

In this inspirational novel in Thomas Kinkade''s New York Times bestselling series, two unexpected newcomers to Cape Light will teach its residents to put the past behind them and surrender to the power of forgiveness—and love. Ever since her bitter divorce, single mom Molly Willhoughby has felt disillusioned by matters of the heart. But then she meets newcomer Dr. Matthew Harding, who inspires her to take another look at her life. Matthew is a widower who’s come to Cape Light to make a new start for himself and his teenage daughter. He may be reluctant to risk a new relationship, but he knows if he doesn’t find a way to put the past behind him, he may miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime love. And Matthew and Molly aren’t the only Cape Lighters who must find a way to believe in the possibility of miracles. A surprise visitor has turned up on Tucker Tulley’s doorstep—someone not entirely welcome. It will take Reverend Ben’s guidance for Tucker and his loved ones to turn over a new leaf and let the power of forgiveness fill their hearts…

A heartwarming novel from America''s most popular living artist journeys to the picturesque village of Cape Light on the coast of New England, a hamlet populated by colorful inhabitants who share a strong sense of community and caring for their neighbors. Reprint.

In this inspiring novel, world-renowned “Painter of Light”™ Thomas Kinkade brings us back to Cape Light—the little town we know by heart… The charming seacoast village of Cape Light is the kind of place where neighbor helps neighbor and people have the time to appreciate God’s blessings every day. Their lives are not without disappointment—even heartbreak. But there’s something special about this town—and the people in it. Cape Light’s mayor, Emily Warwick, can’t remember the last time she let herself dream. Her days are consumed by the responsibilities of her job and the incessant demands of her elderly mother. And there’s her younger sister Jessica, who is about to walk down the aisle with a man their mother despises. Emily has two months to bring their mother around, but so far—even with their minister’s support—her plan isn’t working. And it doesn’t help that she’s still mourning the husband she lost and wondering what happened to the baby she gave up for adoption twenty years ago. Sometimes she thinks it would take a miracle to fill the hole in her heart. But miracles do happen here in Cape Light. You just have to close your eyes—and believe in your dreams...

In this unique family book, acclaimed Painter of Light* Thomas Kinkade''s warm and engaging paintings illustrate the celebration of family meals. Includes recipes and a mealtime devotional tied to the theme of each painting.

Renowned artist Thomas Kinkade offers serene paintings of pastoral scenes, complemented with text containing excerpts from Scripture, inspiring devotional thoughts and brief prayers.

New York Times bestselling authors Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer take a nostalgic journey into the Cape Light of Christmas past... As Cape Light dwellers get ready to deck the halls for a Christmas to remember, curmudgeonly Lillian Warwick is confined to bed, injured after a nasty fall. Cared for by her daughters, Emily and Jessica, she lets her thoughts drift back to the holiday season of 1955, when she first met Oliver Warwick, the dashing man who would become her husband. Recounting those romantic early days, she is reminded of a time when she had much to be grateful for-and recognizes the mistakes she''s made since. And to cap off this life-altering season, there just might be a winter wedding on the horizon.

This 31-day devotional companion to "The Spirit of America" offers an inspiring look at Americans'' faith through the generations. Paintings by Thomas Kinkade with each devotional take readers through the 20th century, offering a warm, nostalgic view of where we have been in the last 100 years.

All the stars come out in Angel Island in this charming, inspirational novel from New York Times bestselling authors Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer. A movie crew arrives to shoot a film in Cape Light, and Angel Island provides a perfect backdrop. Liza’s inn welcomes the cast and crew, including the famous actress Charlotte Miller. Charlotte is surprisingly down to earth and is totally charmed by the island, especially the inn, where she chooses to stay instead of at more lavish accommodations. But one day, Charlotte nearly drowns and is saved by local fisherman Colin Doyle. Their attraction is instant and undeniable—even though they come from completely different worlds. As Charlotte spends more time on the island, the relationship seems meant to be. They keep meeting up, by accident at first, then on purpose. But Colin believes he has little to offer this celebrated beauty. He doesn’t realize that Charlotte would give up her glamorous life for him and Angel Island, if only she knew his true feelings. It seems only a miracle could bring them together. Then again, with faith and love on their side, Angel Island is just the sort of place where miracles can happen.

Coloring Snow White, Cinderella, Pocahontas, Ariel, Tiana, and other Disney Princesses is easy and fun with this special coloring book that contains more than 40 coloring pages. Each image was created from the Disney Dreams Collection of paintings by the Thomas Kinkade Studios and is presented in color across from the exceptionally detailed black line art of the same image. Create your own renditions of Disney Princesses from Disney movies such as Snow White, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Pocahontas, Tangled, Sleeping Beauty, and The Princess and the Frog. This coloring book is perfect for fans of Disney princesses and Thomas Kinkade Studios'' Disney Dreams paintings.

Sam and Jessica Morgan''s holiday joy turns to tragedy when they lose their house to a fire just before Christmas, while single mother Julie Newton and her young daughter, in desperate need of a roof over their heads, turn to widower Jack Baxter for help.