It is easy to have a lot of paintings or projects hanging around that are ‘almost done.’
Meaning of the quote
It's common to have many unfinished paintings or projects lying around. We often start things with excitement, but then get distracted or feel like they're not good enough to finish. But Kinkade reminds us that this is normal - the hard part is pushing through and completing what we start.
About Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade was an American painter known for his popular, realistic, and idyllic paintings. He achieved great success during his lifetime by mass-marketing his work through the Thomas Kinkade Company, with one in every 20 American homes owning a copy of his art. However, Kinkade’s work was also criticized as being ‘kitsch’, and he faced controversies over his behavior and business practices. Tragically, he passed away at the age of 54 due to acute intoxication from alcohol and drugs.
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