Well, here’s hoping that perhaps that statement “they are all screwed” is premature or an over-reaction at an intense time for the family. I can’t imagine Kincaid’s family has already decided the whole thing is over and will be shut down. Those workers he has in his studio have learned all the techniques (maybe not every person knows everything) for making those paintings and would have enough talent to keep producing paintings.
As I recall (it’s been a while since I’ve heard the stories) it was a former Kirby vacuum executive who took Kinkade into household name status.
I think they went a little too far selling nick nacks on the shopping channels.
There is one of his paintings in my hall - it’s just one of those places that makes you want to linger.