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In the very beginning of his artistic career, Thomas Kinkade put his entire life savings into the printing of his first lithograph. Though at the time he was already an acclaimed illustrator, Thom found that he was inspired not by fame and fortune, but by the simple act of painting straight from the heart, putting on canvas the natural wonders and images that moved him most. It was this dedication and singular-minded focus on the ultimate goal of Sharing the Light™ that made Thomas Kinkade, a simple boy with a brush from the small country town of Placerville, California the most-collected living artist of his time.
Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of Light™, emphasized simple pleasures and inspirational messages through his art - and the branded products created from that art. From textiles, to collectibles, to music and books, Thom gave credit to a higher power for both the ability and the inspiration to create his paintings. His goal as an artist, who was Christian, was to touch people of all faiths, to bring peace and joy into their lives through the images he had created.
Thom's dearest wish had always been that his artwork would be a messenger of hope and inspiration to others - a message to slow down, appreciate the little details in life, and to look for beauty in the world around us. As millions of collectors around the world sit back and enjoy his artwork in their homes, there is no doubt that Thomas Kinkade had indeed achieved his goal of Sharing the Light™.
Read Thom's entire biography at ThomasKinkade.com
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Gallery Wrap Canvas
Our Gallery Wrap Canvas features Thomas Kinkade's newest and best loved images crafted with our premium canvas reproduction techniques, hand wrapped around a deep 1.5" hardwood stretcher bar. This minimal frameless presentation focuses solely on the image, making Gallery Wraps a great choice for any home decor style.
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In Blue Boulevard I make use of a full rainbow of whites to take a neutral scene and charge it with life and emotion. The atmosphere is tinged with a cool blue/grey, which conveys the struggle townspeople have in walking slippery streets and frozen sidewalks. The wintry effects also allow me to intensify the mood by using accent colors; mauves, pinks, aquamarines which remind us that a brisk winter evening can be stimulating as well as serene. The gleam of streetlamps and shop windows brightens my Blue Boulevard with radiant light, reminding us that God's warmth is present, even on blustery winter evenings.
