When I set myself the goal of
creating the twelve epic paintings for the
Disney Dreams Collection, I knew it would
be a vast undertaking. After all, each painting
in the series presents a vision of the entire
movie in one image - what I like to call a
"narrative panorama".
To suggest the moment of
Bambi's empowerment, I positioned him on a rocky
precipice overlooking the terrain of his kingdom
and the four seasons of his first year. If you
look closely, Bambi's self-sacrificing mother can
be seen, as a half hidden image upon the distant
mountain. Truly, a mother's love, like the spirit
of the mighty mountains, will guide a son forever.
The central theme of Bambi is the cycle of the
seasons and the ongoing flow of life. Truly,
water flows through the world like life itself - a
timeless reminder that despite the passing
seasons, nature thrives and a new generation is born.
I believe Bambi's First
Year is the most breathtaking subject in my
Disney Dreams Collection to date. I hope as you
look at Bambi cresting the ridge of his domain,
you too will feel empowered to live your best life
and to count on a season of new beginnings, even
when the challenges of life confront you. Truly
for Bambi, and for us, life goes on.
-Thomas Kinkade
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