Thomas Kinkade dies at 54

[DigitalBuddha]

Thomas Kinkade dies at 54



Thomas Kinkade, the "Painter of Light" and one of the most popular artists in America, died suddenly Friday at his Los Gatos home. He was 54.

His family said in a statement that his death appeared to be from natural causes.

"Thom provided a wonderful life for his family," his wife, Nanette, said in a statement. "We are shocked and saddened by his death."

His paintings are hanging in an estimated one of every 20 homes in the United States. Fans cite the warm, familiar feeling of his mass-produced works of art, while it has become fashionable for art critics to dismiss his pieces as tacky. In any event, his prints of idyllic cottages and bucolic garden gates helped establish a brand -- famed for their painted highlights -- not commonly seen in the art world.







Check out -

http://www.mercurynews.com/nation-world/ci_20344195/thomas-kinkade-one-nations-most-popular-painters-dies

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Kinkade

http://www.thomaskinkade.com/

[milnie]

Sad news. Even us in the uk have heard of him.
My favourite modern American painter is actually Bob Ross who did the joy of painting series for years. He was a dude imdo

[DigitalBuddha]

Sad news. Even us in the uk have heard of him.
My favourite modern American painter is actually Bob Ross who did the joy of painting series for years. He was a dude imdo

Seems he left a little debt behind, about 9 million. Yikes!