Thomas Kinkade (born January 19, 1958 in Sacramento, California) is an American painter of realistic, bucolic, and idyllic subjects. He is most notable for the mass marketing of his work as printed reproductions and other licensed products via The Thomas Kinkade Company. He is self described as "Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light" (a trademarked phrase), and as "America's most-collected living artist". It is estimated that 1 in 10 homes in the U.S. feature some form of Thomas Kinkade’s art or licensed product.
He has received criticism for the extent to which he has commercialized his art -- for example, selling his prints on the QVC home shopping network. Others have written that his paintings are merely kitsch, without substance, and described it as chocolate box art.
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Thomas Kinkade Garden Of Prayer Porcelain Butterfly Collector Plate by The Bradford ExchangeReviewsI ordered this buttlerfly at first week of January for one friend of mine, when I got the email with the estimated shipping date, said "February, 27", 8 weeks... wow..., well I tried to understand, and decided to wait, but just last week, they sent me a little card telling me, that my product had a delay, and if I still wanted, they will ship it for May something... Unbelievable... I am very upset. Average Rating:  |
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Limited-edition Thomas Kinkade Garden Art Collector Plate! Unique Butterfly-shaped Collectible and Garden Wall Decor Art! - Delicate and ephemeral, intricate and as colorful as precious jewels, butterflies cast their romantic spell on everyone who beholds their fleeting presence... |
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Thomas Kinkade Heirloom Porcelain And Genuine Pewter Holiday Plate: A Holiday Gathering by The Bradford Exchange |
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Thomas Kinkade Holiday Plate Celebrates His 25th Anniversary, with Art Selected by Him! Porcelain and Pewter Collectible! - In celebration of his milestone silver anniversary as a published artist, Thomas Kinkade has personally chosen one of his best-loved paintings, "A Holiday Gathering" for the subject of this magnificent Christmas plate... |
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Thomas Kinkade On Wings of Beauty Porcelain Collector Plate Collection |
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Exclusive Thomas Kinkade Garden Art Collector Plates! Unique Collection Shaped Like Butterflies Fly on the Wings of Beauty! - Delicate and ephemeral, intricate and as colorful as precious jewels, butterflies cast their romantic spell on everyone who beholds their fleeting presence... |
