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Book Synopsis: The unbelievable true story of artist Thomas Kinkade, self-described “Painter of Light,” and the dramatic rise – and fall – of his billion-dollar gallery and licensing business. He was just one man, but Thomas Kinkade ultimately made more money from his art than every other artist in the history of the world combined. His sentimental paintings of babbling brooks, rural churches surrounded by brilliant fall foliage, and idyllic countryside cottages were so popular in the 1990s that one out of every twenty homes in America owned one of his prints. With the help of two partners, a former vacuum salesman and an ambitious junior accountant who fancied himself a businessman, Kinkade turned his art into a billion-dollar gallery and licensing business that traded on the NYSE before it collapsed in 2006 amid fraud accusations. One part a fascinating business story about the rise, and demise, of a financial empire born out of divine inspiration, one part a dramatic biography, Billion Dollar Painter is the account of three nobodies who made it big. One of them was a man who, despite being a devout Christian that believed his artwork was a spiritual force that could cure the sick and comfort the poor in spirit, could not save his art empire, or himself. G. Eric Kuskey, former colleague of Thomas Kinkade and close friend until the artist's death in 2012, tells Kinkade's story for the first time—from his art's humble beginnings on a sidewalk in Carmel, California, to his five-house compound in Monte Sereno. This is a tale of addiction and grief, of losing control, and ultimately, of the price of our dreams.
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Discover the captivating story of Thomas Kinkade, the legendary "Painter of Light," in Billion Dollar Painter. Witness the incredible rise and fall of Kinkade's billion-dollar gallery and licensing business, a tale so extraordinary that it defies belief. Kinkade's picturesque paintings, depicting serene landscapes and charming cottages, captured the hearts of millions in the 90s, with one out of every twenty homes in America proudly displaying his prints. Now, you can immerse yourself in the gripping account of how Kinkade, alongside two unlikely partners, transformed his art into an empire that would shake the art world to its core.
From humble beginnings as a sidewalk artist in Carmel, California, Kinkade's vision soared to unimaginable heights. Together with a former vacuum salesman and an ambitious junior accountant turned businessman, Kinkade built a billion-dollar gallery and licensing business that even made its way to the NYSE. But as the saying goes, what goes up must come down. In 2006, the empire collapsed amidst allegations of fraud, leaving Kinkade and his partners in ruins. This part business story and part biography will keep you on the edge of your seat as it unravels the triumphs and tragedies of three resilient individuals who dared to dream big, including a man who believed his art held a divine power to heal and comfort others.
Billion Dollar Painter is a tale of passion and despair, addiction and grief, and the steep price we sometimes pay for our dreams. As you delve into the pages of G. Eric Kuskey's mesmerizing narrative, you'll gain unparalleled insights into the mind of an artist driven by an unwavering faith in his creations. Kuskey, a former colleague and close friend of Kinkade's, sheds light on the man behind the art, presenting an intimate portrayal that uncovers the true essence of Thomas Kinkade.
Embark on this extraordinary journey and be captivated by the story of a man whose art touched the lives of millions. Experience the highs and lows, the triumphs and tragedies, that defined Thomas Kinkade, the Billion Dollar Painter.
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