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Thomas
Kinkade has helped raise millions of dollars for charities
around the world such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, World
Vision, the Salvation Army, and Art for Children Charities
He's
America's most-collected living artist, a painter-communicator
whose tranquil, light-infused paintings bring hope and joy
to millions each year
Plein
Air is a French term meaning 'open air' and refers to a style
of Impressionist painting created outdoors, giving the artist
an opportunity to capture the effects light has on a subject
at a specific moment in time
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In
celebration of his twentieth year as a published artist, Thomas
Kinkade is on tour in Britain, visiting with collectors by making
two special personal appearances this month.
They
were on Sunday July 4th in the City of London and Friday July 9th
in Broadway, Worcestershire.
At
these events, Thomas Kinkade shared his inspirational message; talking
about his art, his family, faith and charity associations.
 Thom
has helped raise millions of dollars for charities around the world
such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, World Vision, the Salvation
Army, and Art for Children Charities.
The
beneficiary of the London event is the World Emergency Relief and
for the Broadway event it's St Richards Hospice.
During
these evenings, Thom auctioned off a signed limited edition canvas
with 100% of the proceeds going to the chosen charity.
As
part of his visit to London, on the afternoon of July 5th, Thom
painted the London landmarks of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
using a Plein Air style (see our facts section).
Thomas
Kinkade is America's most-collected living artist, a painter-communicator
whose tranquil, light-infused paintings bring hope and joy to millions
each year.
The
company's primary products are canvas and paper reproductions that
feature Mr. Kinkade's artistic unique use of light and his peaceful
and inspiring themes.
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