Zachary Thomas Kinkade, nephew of Thomas Kinkade, was born in 1991 and has been passionate about fine art and illustration his entire life. At just 11, he began entering and winning national and regional art competitions, gaining recognition for his fantasy art and collectible works across the country and beyond.

As a teenager, Zachary attended the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Art, preparing for university training while apprenticing at Thomas Kinkade Studios. There, he began developing his own aesthetic vision as an apprentice artist—creating legacy art inspired by Kinkade paintings while shaping his unique style of fine wall art.

Carrying Forward the Kinkade Tradition

His studies continued at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where he graduated with honors from the prestigious School of Art and Architecture. With unwavering dedication, he refined his skills further at the renowned Art Center School of Design in Pasadena, California.

Today, Zachary Kinkade is a publishing artist with Art Brand Studios and Thomas Kinkade Studios, creating fine art prints and collectible paintings that inspire. With pencil and brush, he carries forward the Kinkade tradition while establishing his own legacy in inspirational art—evoking nostalgia, faith, and beauty in every masterpiece.