Capitola Sunset by Thomas Kinkade ~ Published May, 2006 - I wish that every family could be as fortunate as mine has been in finding havens of beauty and tranquility.

The serene seaside village of Capitola, just north of Monterey has become a favorite weekend retreat for the Kinkade family. Recently, I set up my easel under a beach umbrella and began to paint the romantic expanse of sand and water and sky, drawing a crowd of curious onlookers as I worked. The ancient wooden pier becomes the centerpiece of luminous ocean waters painted gold by the setting sun; Nanette and I have often joined the couples who love to stroll the pier, hand-in-hand, just at dusk.

As the brisk autumn afternoon faded slowly to evening, the setting sun touched the wispy clouds and the wave tossed sea with shades of gold and pink. Tidal pools become silvery mirrors reflecting the glory of this Capitola Sunset.

Charming Victorian homes line the hillside; rustic shacks perch atop the pier. The intriguing octagonal restaurant with its gleaming windows serves some tasty fare; indeed, my family dined in comfort that evening as I put the finishing touches on my plein-air celebration of our romantic Capitola Sunset hideaway.   - Thomas Kinkade

Key Points

1. Capitola Sunset has been released in only two editions, Standard Numbered and Artist Proof. The Standard Numbered has an edition size of 495 and the Artist Proof has an edition size of 100.

2. Thom depicts the quaint seaside village of Capitola, California, nestled just north of Monterey at the mouth of Soquel Creek. Capitola is a favorite weekend retreat for the Kinkade family, and beloved for the ocean air, the charming Victorian homes that line the hillside, and the laid-back seaside atmosphere.

3. Capitola Sunset is a Plein Air painting from the Landmark Series, part of the Thomas Kinkade Impressionist Collection.

4. Capitola has been a favorite vacation escape for the residents of the Santa Clara Valley and beyond for over a century.