SAN FRANCISCO - Artist Thomas Kinkade once said that he had something in common with Walt Disney and Norman Rockwell: He wanted to make people happy. And he won success with brushwork paintings that ...

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Thomas Kinkade made art that was reproduced countless times and lambasted by critics, but now galleries selling his work are reporting increased demand after the painter's ...

The unexpected death of Thomas Kinkade on Friday (April 6) prompted an outpouring of grief for the hugely successful painter of pastoral landscapes, but also raised questions about the troubled final ...

Thomas Kinkade is best known for his kitschy paintings of picturesque towns, but the late artist’s personal life contains a few shocking twists. The new documentary “Art for Everybody” captures ...

On the "cruise activity" list, you will often see seminars dedicated to Thomas Kinkade. Color, Composition, Technique and Creativity are the pillars used by Albert Scaglione, founder of Park West ...

And he won success with brushwork paintings that focused on idyllic landscapes, cottages and churches - highly popular works that became big sellers for dealers across the United States. The ...

Thomas Kinkade paints erotica. We'll say that one more time, to make sure it sinks in. Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light (his trademarked phrase), who sells millions of soft-focus prints of folksy ...

If you think you’ve never seen a painting by Thomas Kinkade, think again. The late artist, who is said to have sold more canvases than any painter in history, created a cottage industry (pun intended) ...

Thomas Kinkade, Author, Anne Christian Buchanan, With Warner Books $19.5 (256p) ISBN 978-0-446-52522-0 With 10 previous books primarily showcasing his paintings, including the CBA bestsellers Simpler ...

SAN FRANCISCO - To fans and the countless collectors who helped build painter Thomas Kinkade's commercial art empire, his idealized vision of the world usually served as an simple, soothing addition ...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Painter Thomas Kinkade, whose works of luminescent, homespun scenes captivated millions of Americans even as some critics scoffed, died at his home in Northern California at ...