Thomas Kinkade

Thomas Kinkade (born 1958) is an American painter most widely known for his mass-produced prints. He is marketed as the "Painter of Light", a phrase he has trademarked. His prints and paintings are distinguished by their glowing, 'overblown', highlights and vibrant pastel colors. Rendered in a faux impressionist style cross-pollinated with American Scene Painting values, his works often portray bucolic, idyllic settings such as gardens, streams, stone cottages and Main Streets. He has also depicted various Christian themes including the Holy Cross and churches.

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1958 - American - Marketed - Impressionist - American Scene Painting - Main Street - Christian - Holy Cross

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Kinkade claims to be placing emphasis on the value of simple pleasures and that his intent is to communicate inspirational, life-affirming messages through his work. A self-described "devout Christian", Kinkade has said he gains his inspiration from his religious beliefs and that his work is intended to contain a larger moral dimension.

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Kinkade is reportedly America's most-collected living artist.http://www.thomaskinkade.com/magi/servlet/com.asucon.ebiz.biography.web.tk.BiographyServlet Despite this he is often criticized for the extent to which he has commercialized his art, for example selling his prints on the QVC home shopping network. Others have complained that his paintings, while pretty, are without substance.

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Commercialized - QVC

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