Weekly Analysis 4

Thomas Kinkade was born in Placerville, California. He started drawing during his childhood. As of today, he is known as America’s most collected living artist and is also known as “the Painter of Light.” During his career, he has won numerous awards for his art including the 1995 Lithograph of the Year Award and 1995 Artist of the Year from the National Association of Limited Edition Dealers (NALED). He is married to his wife, Nanette, and they have four daughters. In his work, he hides the letter “N” as a way of paying tribute to his wife and will, on occasion, include his daughters’ names in some of his works (Kinkade).

Kinkade has become my favorite artist. I could sit in an art gallery for hours just looking at his work. All of his pictures have a story behind them. His paintings bring peace and warmth to the mind. He instills family values and nature into his work. Since he is a devoted Christian, he includes the faith of God in all he does. Not only does he paint pictures, he writes books, designs jewelry, and has made a movie.

I own a couple of prints, several books, a jewelry box, and Christmas decorations. Recently, I was fortunate enough to purchase my first canvas painting. I love it!! I walk into my living room just to look at it. It is called The Christmas Cottage. Yes, even though it is a Christmas print, it will be hanging in my living room year around. It is the house that Thomas grew up in. It was also featured in his movie. The movie is about how his Mother is about to lose their house in foreclosure. Thom’s mentor, who lives next door, offers him a job painting a mural. From there, Thom becomes known as “the Painter of Light.” He also helps his hometown rediscover the spirit of Christmas.


Kinkade, Thomas. Detailed Biography of Artist Thomas Kinkade. Retrieved: July 19, 2009 from http://www.christcenteredmall.com/stores/art/kinkade/thomas_kinkade_biography.htm