Original Study

Art Notes

Every traveler knows that they have arrived in Santa Monica, California when they see the Santa Monica Pier extending into the inviting waters of the Pacific Ocean with its historic amusement park and its iconic Ferris wheel, brightly lit, welcoming visitors with the promise of fun memories to be made. This historic landmark is known for its breathtaking view of the ocean and for the excitement and joy that it’s brought to visitors for over a century. Although many attractions have come and gone over the decades, the Santa Monica Pier and its adjacent Looff Hippodrome have remained – bastions of beauty and a nostalgic reminder to stop and enjoy life with the ones you love. If one stands perfectly still on the soft beach, reflecting on the colors emanating from the pier and listening to the calliope of sounds bouncing off the water, you will feel the harmonic embrace of man and nature. Thomas Kinkade Studios’ Sunset at Santa Monica Pier brings to life the vibrancy of the setting sun reflecting off the picturesque pier and the magical sounds of fun rolling across the ocean waves. This painting is a celebration of natural beauty and cherished family memories.

Thomas Kinkade Studios Original Studies are exquisite works of art created by Thomas Kinkade Studios artists. These original paintings are the inspiration for the published Limited-Edition Art releases. Original Studies were lovingly created with hundreds of hours of research and brushwork applied to each one. Each Thomas Kinkade Studios Original Study has its own story to tell – some created solely with acrylic or oil paints, while others were painted using mixed-media art techniques. A Thomas Kinkade Studios Original Study comes with a Certificate of Authenticity that includes an archival catalog number and authorized signature which certifies its status as a Thomas Kinkade Studios original work of art. A tamper-evident hologram and signature plaque are affixed to each original, and these marks of authenticity are exclusive to these unique works of art.