Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light and Faith
Who is Thomas Kinkade?
Today, Thomas Kinkade is America's most collected
living artist. He is a painter-communicator whose tranquil, light infused
paintings bring hope and joy to millions every year. Each painting Thomas
Kinkade creates is a quiet messenger in the home, affirming the basic values of
family, faith in God, and the luminous beauty of nature. He is a painter of
light and his works have been turned into all kinds of collectible
objects.
Thomas Kinkade is thought to be one of the most
famous Christian artists of our time. And yet, paradoxically, most of his
Christian art - his paintings - are not readily identified as Christian art in
the traditional style. He does not paint typical Bible scenes. Instead it
is THE LIGHT the flows from his houses and brightens his gardens that
displays his Faith.
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As the foremost living painter of light, Thomas
Kinkade's complex technique bears great kinship to a little known group of
nineteenth century American painters known as the Luminists. This group of
painters worked during 1850s - 1870s. Their paintings were characterized by effects of light
in landscapes brought
about through the use of aerial perspective, and by
concealing visible brushstrokes. Luminist landscapes emphasize tranquility, and
often depicted calm, reflective water and a soft, hazy sky...
Kinkade has said that, "Like the Luminists, I
strive for three visual aspects in my work: soft edges, a warm palette and an
overall sense of light." Kinkade's mastery of these three seemingly simple
aspects gives his paintings the warm glow and idyllic softness for which he is
known. This is often referred to as the special "Kinkade Glow" which radiate
from his paintings.
The second child of Bill and Mary Anne Kinkade,
William Thomas Kinkade III was born in Sacramento, California, on
Jan.19, 1958. He grew up in Placerville, California raised mostly by
his mother.
From an early age, his talent as an artist was
evident, and by 16 he was an accomplished painter. He studied at the University
of California at Berkeley, and later at the Art Center College of Design in
Pasadena, California.
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Upon leaving college, he began work
painting for the motion picture industry at age 22. This time included an
important apprenticeship at Walt Disney Studios where he learned much about
landscape and background painting. By 1983, he was ready to pursue his
own vision as a painter of light-filled landscapes.
Out of this vision has come numerous
paintings, hand signed lithographs, canvas prints, books, posters, calendars,
magazine covers, cards, collector plates, figurines, villages, electric trains,
heirloom quality clocks and many gift items. In fact, one out of every 30
Americans own some type of Thomas Kinkade artwork or collectible!
Beyond being a painter, Kinkade is a very smart
businessman. What other artist is able to sell his works in shopping malls
gallariies across the country? His ability to both create stunning artwork
and then turn that art into collectible merchandise is amazing. Still as a
devout Christian, and family man, Kinkade readily acknowledges God's hand in his
life and is well aware of his many blessings. He includes a Bible
reference John 3:16 on every painting and a fish
(ichthus -a Christian symbol) with his signature.
Kinkade married his childhood sweetheart,
Nanette Willey on May 2, 1982. Together they now have four
daughters. Collecter's have noted that Thomas Kinkade hides
"N's" in his paintings as a tribute to Nanette, while his daughters often find
their images and names in his works as well.
Kinkade has painted many lighthouses, cottages,
gardens, even some baseball stadiums, but many of his admirers know him
foremost from his Christmas artwork. Adding a new Kinkade Christmas ornament or
plate has become an annual tradition for many families.
So who is Thomas Kinkade? He is an artist who
paints not just with his hands, nor with his imagination: He
paints with his heart. And any collector of his art is blessed with the beauty
and light that his heart reveals.
About the Author: Scott Harker is the publisher of several websites including: Sherlock Holmes Pastiches, Harvest The Sun | Renewable Energy, Aviation Jokes - The Subject is Funny, Didgeridoos for Sale, and On The Hook | Trout Fishing Video.
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About the Author: Scott Harker is the publisher of several websites including: Sherlock Holmes Pastiches, Harvest The Sun | Renewable Energy, Aviation Jokes - The Subject is Funny, Didgeridoos for Sale, and On The Hook | Trout Fishing Video.
News About Thomas Kinkade
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Thomas Kinkade: Painter of Light, Master of Self-Aggrandizement Washington City Paper, DC - Paul Cullum at Vanity Fair snagged a memo from Thomas Kinkade to the workers on the set of his direct-to-DVD, X-Mas bomb. The best parts parts of the memo ... |
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