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Thomas Kinkade was an American painter known for his idyllic and romanticized depictions of American landscapes, cottages, and gardens. He was born in 1958 in California and began drawing at a young age, eventually attending the University of California, Berkeley and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Kinkade's style, often referred to as "the painter of light," featured vibrant colors and a focus on natural light and its effects on his subjects. His work became popular in the 1990s and was widely reproduced, making him one of the most collected and commercially successful artists of his time. Despite criticism from the art world, Kinkade's art resonated with a wide audience and continues to be beloved by many. He passed away in 2012 at the age of 54.