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On a recent trip to New York with my family, we got the chance to boat on the East River, enjoying seldom-seen views of the city. As I savored the sights, I began to sense the pulsing rhythm of this great metropolis. It dawned on me: The Spirit of New York is a mix of courage, resolve, and an indomitable sense of celebrating life in all its diversity. As I gazed up at the mighty Brooklyn Bridge I realized that this vast panoramic view of the city is alive with the energy and vitality that make New York unique in all of the world. What image could better summarize The Spirit of New York in all its radiant energy?

As I labored on the epic canvas (over six feet in length and three feet in height), I came to see the many boats upon the East River as somehow symbolic of the many facets of New York. The humble harbor tug flying Old Glory — the hardest-working boat on t

In the far distance, Lady Liberty still holds the torch of freedom high, while clouds dance overhead like a legion of angels guarding the jewel beneath.

~ Thomas Kinkade