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Famed American Painter Thomas Kinkade Dies at Age 54
The artist behind the millions of paintings that adorn living room walls throughout the country died Friday at the age of 54.
The arts community today is mourning the loss of famed American painter Thomas Kinkade, 54, who .
Kinkade, America's "Painter of Light," is known for his brushwork paintings depicting serene reflections of small-town Americana by way of natural landscapes, cottages and churches.
His artworks are a popular mainstream favorite, fetching some $100 million a year in sales and adorning the walls of millions of homes throughout the country.
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A collection of his paintings were once featured in the now defunct Thomas Kinkade Towne Center Gallery at the nearby Long Beach Towne Center.
"His work always exuded warmth and beauty through a fusion of impressionism and memories of home that everyone can relate to," Cerritos artist Eugene Sanchez said. "As an artist, his work really inspired me."
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