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Thomas Kinkade

Do you own a Thomas Kincade?

I have at least one Thomas Kincade product	1 votes
No, ew!	7 votes

cooby Aug 31 2006 03:14 PM

I generally like Thomas Kincade (though I like Charles Wysocki better, gift hint) although there are two things about his pictures that really bug me. 1) Every friggin light is on in the houses, even the attic, although sometimes people are clearly coming home from a trip. Since he is known as the "Painter of Light" I guess that's his gimmick though. 2) If you love flowers as I do, of course you love his garden scenes. But sometimes he'll have two or more flowers blooming in the same scene that cannot possibly bloom at the same time. Nitpicking, I know. The last line of this article, (which I heavily edited), made me wonder how we stand on Thomas Kincade in the ol' Cranepool Forum. Artist Thomas Kinkade under FBI investigation, ex-dealers say RACHEL KONRAD Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO - The FBI is investigating "Painter of Light" Thomas Kinkade and company executives over allegations that they fraudulently induced investors to open galleries, then ruined them financially. After they had invested tens of thousands of dollars each, the ex-owners said, the company's policies drove them out of business. They say they were saddled with limited-edition prints no one wanted to buy, forced to open stores in inappropriate venues, and undercut by discount galleries peddling the same items at lower prices they couldn't match. Some also say Kinkade - who claims he's the most widely collected living U.S. artist - schemed to devalue his public company, Media Arts Group Inc., so he could buy it on the cheap. Kinkade Co. spokesman Jim Bryant said the Morgan Hill, Calif.-based company was unaware of any investigation by the FBI. Bryant called recent news reports erroneous. Critics - including highbrow art aficionados, satirical bloggers and starving artists annoyed by Kinkade's marketing success - snicker at his work. His paintings typically include tranquil scenes of country gardens, churches, streams and lighthouses in dewy morning light. Many contain images from Bible passages. Roughly 10 million Americans have a Kinkade painting at home. The wall hangings and spin-off products are said to fetch $100 million a year. Earlier this year, Kinkade signed a deal with developers in a northern Idaho resort town to help design five lake-view houses that look like those in paintings such as "Beyond Autumn Gate." The houses start at $4 million

seawolf17 Aug 31 2006 03:19 PM

I have no idea who Thomas Kincade is. Mike Kinkade, yes.

HahnSolo Aug 31 2006 03:23 PM

I know Mr. Kinkade, the Partridge Family's ultra-hip manager, but not Thomas Kinkade.

cooby Aug 31 2006 03:24 PM

Example:

metirish Aug 31 2006 03:25 PM

I have heard of him Cooby but wouldn't buy his art.

cooby Aug 31 2006 03:26 PM

I must confess, everything I own of his, my mom bought me, she is a big fan

cooby Aug 31 2006 03:27 PM

BTW, see what I mean? Dogwoods and perennials! Preposterous!

Yancy Street Gang Aug 31 2006 03:29 PM

I voted no, but the "ew" wasn't necessary. His stuff is pleasing to the eye, but too Hallmarky for me to want it hanging in my house.

sharpie Aug 31 2006 03:50 PM

I no like. It strikes me as wrong to paint scenes of people wasting electricity. Crucifixes in urine I will defend to the death, but not turning off the light is unconscionable.

Willets Point Aug 31 2006 03:55 PM

Sorry cooby, not my style. Sharpie, you're killing me!

ScarletKnight41 Aug 31 2006 03:59 PM

They're nice enough. I would buy them as greeting cards. But I can't see buying a painting for my house - there's nothing wrong with it, but my personal style is a little different.

metsmarathon Aug 31 2006 04:42 PM

do small puzzles count, cos those i've got. i don't think i own a single "painting"

Edgy DC Aug 31 2006 04:46 PM

All those lights are on during the day. Should the glare from the windows even be that visible during the day?

cooby Aug 31 2006 05:14 PM

Another good point, Edgy. Metsmarathon, yeah, puzzles count.

TheOldMole Aug 31 2006 09:29 PM

From "Situations": ]“It’s all too clear in my head,” Mad Dog says, “That art’s the most destructive human folly.” Rose holds her hand up. “Bird, think of Marquez, Neruda, Lorca, Chuck Close, Buddy Holly, The pre-Columbians, the pre-Raphaelites, Giacometti, Hammett, Charles Peguy.” “Yeah? What about Kinkade, Painter of Lights, John Tesh, Leroy Neiman, Kenny G?"

RealityChuck Aug 31 2006 10:21 PM

My father-in-law loves the puzzles made from his art, which is pretty kitschy. If the FBI brings him down, I doubt the world would care.