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THOMAS KINKADE Created By: Jenae Feasley
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ABOUT THOMAS Thomas was born January 19, 1958 in Sacramento CA He died on April 6, 2012 in Monte Sereno, CA Characterized himself as “Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light.”
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WHY HE’S IMPORTANT Showcases happiness in his paintings Incorporates his strong faith to be shared Inspires people Creates a sense of peace and calmness in those who enjoy his artwork
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HEADING HOME PAINTED IN 2004 http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=heading+home+by+thomas+kinkade&view=det ailv2&&id=E156D92648EC7A026F61997F3EEB8204E8B438E8&selectedIndex=0&ccid =rK0Kxcph&simid=607987144394081380&thid=JN.bxHMGcLnQGw9ye9q13OJQg&a jaxhist=0
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MEDIA The media that Thomas Kinkade used was painting That’s what he felt would help him to convey his messages in his paintings best with
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MOUNTAIN PARADISE PAINTED IN 2006 http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=mountain+paradise+by+thomas+kinkade&view=detailv 2&&id=7EBB029DF33B7BE68EA9572D829954A79325F2C4&selectedIndex=0&ccid=jwhXE%2f A%2f&simid=607998160985916278&thid=JN.vbHszQFXcX1y%2fBmvzxwDaQ&ajaxhist=0
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HIS INSPIRATION His hometown of Placerville is the main inspiration of his snow and street scenes Said he was placing emphasis on the value of simple pleasures His intent was to communicate inspirational, life-affirming messages through his work Gained inspiration through his faith His work was intended to contain a larger moral dimension
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THE LITTLE MERMAID PAINTED IN 2012 http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Thomas+Kinkade+Disney+Dreams&view=detailv2&&id=7244257D1276A517 E7AEE41A7C966D90712C72CB&selectedIndex=0&ccid=XLhvFoi2&simid=608033942363046597&thid=JN.ZLpib5ZV 2CBqvufQ524sxQ&ajaxhist=0
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SUBJECT MATTER By his paintings he was hoping to make people happy He also wanted people to experience how he felt about Christ in their own ways through his artwork The fact that he is such a “devout Christian” is why he tries to make his paintings so happy and make people feel good
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CONNECTIONS One main connection between Thomas Kinkade and my artwork is the fact that they are both happy His art wasn’t ever dark and depressing My art is neither dark nor depressing either
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