Really, it is a reflection of their emotional void, their lack of feeling.
Now, is Kinkade the best artist ever?
Frankly, he needs to be taken on his own terms.
In my mind the animosity people have is because they are so confused - he is happy and we live in unhappy times.
Plus, the truth is he is a master illustrator while many people compare him to fine artists and the comparison doesn't work.
But, in his own way he is in the Rockwell school (which he would claim himself).
This book is worthwhile - it shows a huge overview of Kinkade beyond the pretty light houses we know.
He is a real artist, he just found his niche and commercialized it.
Kinkade died recently and we know now that he had demons.
This art was probably his therapy, his attempt to escape.
Many tortured artists - or most - go the other way and show pain and horror.
The public loves that.
But God forbid an artist take the other approach by creating happy light and the world goes nuts.
Yes, the world indeed is nuts, and that is the greatest lesson Kinkade gave us.
This book is HIGHLY recommended.
