How to Buy Art From Thomas Kinkade
Characterized as "America's most-collected living artist," Thomas Kinkade is most famous for painting pastoral images of identifiably American scenes. His depiction of idyllic landscapes and scenery with soothing pastels coupled with the intensive mass marketing of his work through his company Media Arts Group Inc. makes owning a piece of Kinkade's artistic oeuvre an easily attainable goal.
Instructions
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Visit the official Thomas Kinkade website and click on the "Online Gallery" link at the top of the page.
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Select the gallery in which you would like to shop. Galleries range from Bridges and Gardens to Sports and Impressions of Israel. Pick the print you would like to purchase.
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Select whether you'd like the print framed or unframed and if you want the print to be an artist's proof or standard numbered print.
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Choose to buy the print online by clicking "Add to My Cart" or choose to shop at a Thomas Kinkade gallery by clicking "Find Gallery."
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Follow either the website's directions for locating your selected print at a Thomas Kinkade gallery or the directions for purchasing your selected print online.
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Tips & Warnings
Artist's proofs are limited in number because they are made while the artist is finishing the piece and are therefore higher in value than standard numbered proofs.
Standard numbered proofs are not limited in number because they are all made after the artist has finished the piece and are therefore lower in value.
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