An artist works with all his senses. It might not seem that painting has anything to do with the sense

of smell, but in the case of Lilac Cottage, it does.The 4th issue in the Flower Cottages of Carmel

collection is inspired by a real cottage I discovered amidst an overgrown garden in Carmel, but more

than that, it is my attempt to evoke the heady perfume of lilacs.

    - Thomas Kinkade