[anglian]

Sad thet he passed away so young. RIP.

There are painters and then there are painters who were/are masters of of their subject.

Here are two Masters of light

Joaquín Sorolla 1863 –1923

Jan Vermeer

[A Navy Vet]

Yes, there have been many "masters of light". Actually, most landscape artists use light to enhance their work. However, Kinkade was known as an illuminist - an artist who used light to further his view of the subject matter.

I'm not surprised to see all the snobs here who think he was second rate (you notwithstanding). Visual art is suppose move you, much like the art of music. No, he wasn't Monet or da Vinci or countless other classic painters.

Kinkade was who he was and millions have felt good while looking at his works for just seconds. I've often looked at post-modern and abstract works trying to find a feeling behind it - rarely got one. Although I can appreciate the technical difficulties of the design.

[catfish1957]

Another of the true masters of light was Bierstadt who is ome of my personal favorites. When art snobbery of the early 20th century started down impessionist land, I understand his art could practically be bought for nothing. Thank goodness the grandeur of his work has been rekindled in the past 25 years.