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    Thomas Kinkade: 25 Years of Light
    Thomas Kinkade: 25 Years of Light
    Thomas Kinkade: 25 Years of Light
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    Thomas Kinkade: 25 Years of Light

    By Thomas Kinkade

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    What I paint touches on foundational life values. Home, family, peacefulness. And one of the messages I try to constantly get across is slow it down and enjoy every moment." --Thomas Kinkade

    Thomas Kinkade sold more canvases than any other painter in history-more than Picasso, Rembrandt, Gauguin, Monet, Manet, Renoir, and Van Gogh combined.

    Thomas Kinkade, the celebrated Painter of Light, is the most widely collected artist in the world. His tranquil, light-infused paintings affirm the basic values of family, home, faith in God, and the beauty of nature. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Thomas Kinkade's first published work, Thomas Kinkade: 25 Years collects more than 150 of his most beloved paintings, personal mementos, and unpublished artworks to create a stunning, lavishly produced retrospective of his unprecedented career.

    Inside the book's pages, Thomas Kinkade's luminous images of lighthouses and seascapes mingle with his magnificent landscapes, quaint villages, and inviting front porches to illustrate a story of personal and professional growth. Each chapter begins with an introduction chronicling a milestone in Thomas Kinkade's life and artistic development, followed by beautiful, full-color reproductions of some of his favorite paintings. Exclusive photographs, family mementos, and never-before-seen unpublished artworks document Thom's life like a personal scrapbook, from childhood through his formative years as a student, to his present status as America's most beloved artist. No other book has given his legions of fans such an up close and personal look at his life.

    Thomas Kinkade received numerous accolades for his works on and off the canvas, including multiple National Association of Limited Edition Dealers (NALED) awards for Artist of the Year, Graphic Artist of the Year, and nine awards for Lithograph of the Year. NALED also heralded Thomas Kinkade as the Most Award Winning Artist in the Past 25 Years. He commemorated a number of important milestones in American heritage, including the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Winter Games, the 2002 World Series, and Disneyland's 50th anniversary. He was also involved in a number of nonprofit organizations focusing on children, humanitarian relief, and the arts. 

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAndrews McMeel Publishing
    Release dateJul 17, 2012
    ISBN9781449426385
    Thomas Kinkade: 25 Years of Light
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    Thomas Kinkade

    As America’s most-collected living artist, Thomas Kinkade has become a kind of Norman Rockwell for the new millennium. Kinkade has parlayed his background as a California family man and devout Christian to preside over a growing art empire that includes everything from books and prints to Bible covers and furniture fabric. Virtually unknown until the late 1990s, the self-described "painter of light" has seen his artistic talent develop into a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, a thriving website, a string of walk-in galleries, and a strong presence on the QVC home-shopping network. (A USA Weekend report noted that the artist’s share in the company stock was worth up to $30 million.) Because editions of his prints sell in the millions, an "original Kinkade" is a virtually unattainable object. He is a best-selling author and has illustrated such books as A Child’s Christmas at St. Nicholas Circle by Douglas Kaine McKelvey

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      Chapter One

      GROWING AN ARTIST

      The Early Memories

      I have always felt that the creative life is the life that has the greatest meaning . . . . The mere act of creating is self-sustaining. Enhancing the lives of an audience is an extra bonus.—Thomas Kinkade

      THOMAS KINKADE, THE MAN WHO WOULD BECOME

      Thom dressed for church, 1970.

      America’s most-collected living artist, the man who is known today simply as the Painter of Light,™ was born in Placerville, California on January 19, 1958. Raised in a single-parent home with his mother MaryAnne, sister Kate, and younger brother Pat, Thomas came from humble beginnings. It was during those early formative years when the first seeds were planted that would ultimately shape the way the artist sees the world and effortlessly conveys those feelings onto canvas.

      Nicknamed Old Hangtown for the number of hangings that took place there in the 1800s, Placerville is filled with an abundance of history, as it was the central hub for the Mother Lode region’s mining operations during the Gold Rush. By 1958 the quaint community, which is located in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, looked like something straight out of Norman Rockwell’s America. Thom’s early life in the historical city consisted of a mix of mischievous antics, churchgoing, and a burgeoning love for art that began to take root the moment he first grabbed hold of a crayon. Placerville offered a safe place to grow up and explore. At eight o’clock in the evenings the sidewalks rolled up and it became family time for the community, as people gathered in their homes, lights brightly shining to the outside, to talk and create their own entertainment. It was in this environment that Thom was given the pace of life that allowed him to grow and nurture his talent. Family was everything for us, says his mother MaryAnne. We stayed together, played together and went to church together.

      Family was everything for us, says his mother MaryAnne. We stayed together, played together and went to church together.

      Pat, Kate, and Thom at right, 1969.

      The sanctuary of a loving home with a parent who believes every child needs the room to make mistakes is one of the greatest blessings that MaryAnne Kinkade gave to her children.

      Thom was recognized as having a special gift at a young age. In fact, his second-grade teacher told his mother that he would grow up to be a great artist someday. His burning desire for artistic pursuit surprised his family.In fact, his siblings thought it would pass in time, but his talent continued to grow undaunted, and nothing was going to get in the way of what he loved doing most. The fi nances in the Kinkade household weren’t abundant, but that didn’t stop young Thom from figuring out a way to get hold of his coveted art supplies. From his first job as a paperboy, Thom understood that each paper he tossed into a driveway translated into money that he could spend on his passion. He even recycled the cast-offs of others: old poster board, blank papers, whatever materials were still usable. Thom always found a means to pursue his love. And when he began stretching his own canvases onto makeshift frames that he had built from discarded wood, he found an inexpensive avenue for practicing his talent. As he began to capture his experiences in Placerville on the homemade materials, it was clear that the light was shining on young Thom. Clearly, he was bestowed with a Godgiven gift for capturing his surroundings in an unforgettable, timeless way. Thom was an artist from the start, recalls MaryAnne. I didn’t understand it, but I knew what he was. And he knew what he was, that was important. I would look at his paintings with amazement because the artistic ability and the perspective were always right. He didn’t hesitate a moment. He knew what to do; he knew how it should look. He was constantly trying new things and he stuck with it day and night.

      An early painting.

      His sister, Kate, ever the encourager, played a role in immersing Thom in the artistic culture of theater and museums on their frequent trips to San Francisco. Kate worked in the Placer County library and often brought home reference materials on other artists for her younger brother to study. By the time Thom turned fourteen, he had an insatiable hunger to learn about art. During this period, he pored over countless biographies of artists old and new, becoming inspired rather than daunted by their hard lives. He wished to emulate everything they did, delving into every detail of their lives, their techniques, and their travels. Clearly, the prospect of living his life as an artist was fueling the burning desires in the young man from the old town that was just a short drive from Sutter’s Mill, the landmark site where gold was first discovered in California. However, unlike the

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