Comments on: Illuminating Possible Values of ‘Painter of Light’ Thomas Kinkade’s Works

By: Kurt Wilk

Kurt Wilk — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 03:40:37 +0000

Anne, something I have personally witnessed on many occasions is a talentless “modernist” artist scrape and grovel in an attempt to convince a gallery patron to leave with their art. Say what they want, any and I mean any, would have sacrificed any principles they had for a small share of Kincade’s financial success. The situation does produce a laugh.

By: ANNE GILBERT

ANNE GILBERT — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:57:38 +0000

After reading Harry Rinker’s snide remarks about Thomas Kinkade’s work I am reminded of what so-called art authorities said about Norman Rockwell’s paintings and Rockwell’s reply: “Many of those who consider themselves serious painters look down their noses at us.” He was of course referring to illustration artists. Kinkade’s work appeals to the average person, as did Rockwell’s. Rockwell had the last laugh and probaby so will Kinkade collectors.

Anne Gilbert

By: Richard Dudley

Richard Dudley — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:24:54 +0000

I think the best summation of Kinkade was by an online commentator:

“Kinkaide made fantasy art for people who don’t want to see the world as complex and disorderly, who cling to religion and simplistic socio-political solutions that they think will give them a “safe” world like his cheerful (and creepily perfect) landscapes. His art doesn’t *touch* the emotions, it *manipulates* the emotions, and in that sense it should be called out and criticized for what it is.”