Thomas Kinkade 'Painter of Light' artist dies

Please share on your social media

“Painter of Light,” Thomas Kinkade has died at his home in Los Gatos, California. Thomas Kinkade was widely regarded as one of the foremost living painters of light and has also become known as ‘America’s Most Collected Living Artist’, with his work appearing on 10 million American homes.

As well as original art, Kinkade work included reproductions of his numerous paintings in hand-signed lithographs, canvas prints, books and posters, calendars, magazine covers, cards, collector plates and figurines.

His use of light and the unique ability to capture the timeless essence of a fleeting moment whether cottage or countryside, small town America or bustling city have made his work extremely popular the world over.

Thomas Kinkade was born in 1958 and 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 Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and on leaving he began work painting for the motion picture industry. In 1983, Thomas Kinkade left the film industry to pursue his vision as painter of light-filled landscapes.

Popular Painter Thomas Kinkade Dies in Calif.