Thomas Kinkade III (California, 1958-2012), Lake Tahoe plein-air landscape painting, inscribed "Out of the Woods...and into the Light!", oil on wood panel, with personal message and landscape map drawn to verso, with arrow showing "where this was painted", and signed with artist's monogram

sight: 12 x 9 in., frame: 18 x 15 in.

Provenance: Gifted from the artist to the present owner in 1998, after she helped him open his first gallery

Thomas Kinkade, best known as the “Painter of Light,” was an American artist celebrated for his luminous, romanticized paintings that evoke themes of home, faith, and tranquility. Raised in Placerville, California, Kinkade discovered his passion for art early and began formal training during college, where a summer sketching trip led to co-authoring The Artist’s Guide to Sketching and working on the animated film Fire and Ice, deepening his interest in the effects of light. Influenced by 19th-century American luminists, he developed a distinctive style characterized by glowing light, soft edges, and nostalgic imagery. After marrying in 1982, he began publishing his art commercially, reaching a wide audience through prints, collectibles, and books. His work earned multiple awards and widespread popularity, making him one of the most commercially successful artists of his time.

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