Painter of Light Author:Thomas Kinkade, Manny Skolnick Welcome to the enchanting world of Thomas Kinkade, America's beloved "Painter of Light". In these pages you will find a detailed description of his life and adventures, as well as the most comprehensive portfolio of his works yet printed, including 70 lavish full-color reproductions. You'll join him on his travels, meet his fam... more »ily, and hear the stories behind many of his best known works. Most importantly, you will experience for yourself the tranquility and joy found in the luminous paintings of Thomas Kinkade.
Kinkade is widely regarded as one of the foremost living paintiners of light. Every subject he puts his hand to, whether cottage of countryside, small town America of bustling city seems infused with a radiant quality. It is almost as though a special moment has been captured on canvas and rendered timeless by the warm light of nostalgic memory.
This special "Kinkade glow" might help explain Thomas Kinkade's enormous popularity as an internationally published artist. Virtually everything Kinkade paints is reproduced in one or more forms, including hand signed lithographs, canvas prints, posters, calendars, cards, collector plates, figurines and gift items. Perhaps no American artist since Norman Rockwell has received such broad exposure and popular acceptance.« less