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Thomas KinkadeThomas Kinkade (born 1958) is an American painter, prints of whose works are popular for display in the home. Educated at the University of California at Berkeley and Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Kinkade claims to obtain his inspiration from his Christianity. His works often portray idyllic settings, such as gardens, streams, stone cottages, and Main Street, as well as various religious symbols. Kinkade's paintings are recognizable by their glowing highlights and vibrant color; he bills himself as the "Painter of Light," a phrase which he has trademarked. A self-described "devout Christian," he has said that this phrase is also intended to include a moral dimension. Thomas Kinkade is America's most collected living artist. Kinkade comes from a modest background and emphasizes simple pleasures and inspirational messages through his paintings. As a devout Christian, Kinkade uses his gift as a vehicle to communicate and spread inherent life-affirming values. It was while growing up in the small town of Placerville, California that these important values were nurtured. It was also during this time that Kinkade began to explore the world around him. He spent a summer on a sketching tour with a college friend, producing the best-selling instructional book, The Artist's Guide to Sketching. The success of the book landed the two young artists at Ralph Bakshi Studios to create background art for the animated feature film Fire and Ice. It was also during this time that Kinkade began to explore light and imaginative worlds with abandon. After the film, Kinkade earned his living as a painter, selling his originals in galleries throughout California. In 1982, he married his childhood sweetheart, Nanette, and two years later they began to publish his art. He is often criticized for the extent to which he has commercialized his art. Others complain that his paintings are pretty but substanceless. External links Kinkade, Thomas Kinkade, Thomas
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