"Winter's End," by Thomas Kinkade |
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Thomas Kinkade’s
"Winter’s End" is an extraordinary piece of art because it transports the
viewer to the place it pictures. It too demonstrates many of the
elements and principles of art. The contrast of the dark value of
the trees and the brown color of the stream against the light value
of the snow adds emphasis to the front grove of trees and to the stream.
The trees and the stream on the right are balanced by the trees and the
rocks and bend of the stream on the left so that even though both the pine
trees and the majority of the stream is on the right, the right side draws
the viewer’s eye, and doesn’t overpower the left side. The viewer’s
eye is drawn first to the front grove of pine trees and then flows down
the stream, creating vertical movement. The repetition
of the white snow and dark vegetation, rocks, and water creates rhythm
and also helps to balance the painting.
I like "Winter’s End" because it shows a beautiful scene that could be found in the world today. Unlike some of Thomas Kinkade’s other paintings, "Winter’s End" shows a believable scene that is not spoiled by perfection. I feel like I could walk through the snow by the side of the stream and enter the wood behind it. For this reason, "Winter’s End" is a breathtaking addition to my collection. |
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"Beside Still
Waters" l "Pools of Serenity"
l "Winter's End"
"Entrance
to the Manor House" l "Hidden
Arbor" l "Twilight
Vista" l credits