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Movie Monday: Documentary about one of the most influential painters in our modern lives- the “light” and the dark side
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Think of a famous painter that existed in your lifetime. Maybe Bob Ross comes to mind with his “happy little trees”. He hosted the popular The Joy of Painting, an instructional television program that aired from 1983 to 1994 on PBS. His iconic hair and soothing instructional voice mesmerized a lot of us viewers for many years. But did you own any Bob Ross paintings or replicas?
Or did you own something from Thomas Kincade?
I remember a Thomas Kincade matted replica painting hanging in my parents home. In fact, it might still be there. I also remember putting together a Thomas Kincade puzzle with my Granny. I have a Thomas Kincade stationary and thank you note set in my desk right now.
Chances are if you were alive in the 90s, you could instantly recognize: “That’s a Thomas Kincade.” And you likely had something made by him.
Get this: It was estimated that 1 in 20 American houses owned some Kincade inspired artwork (a painting, a calendar, a Christmas ornament, postcard, commemorate plate, etc.) in the 1990s. People LOVED the “Painter of Light”.
His multi-million dollar artistry and what’s being called his dark downfall are the topic of a Thomas Kincade documentary called Art For Everybody. Have you seen it? I really want to….
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Laura McKenna grew up in Ohio and got her first job in radio in La Crosse in 2005. She packed up her stuff, made the move, and has been in Wisconsin ever since! Her favorite season is winter but she loves to spend all summer in her vegetable garden. When she isn't in her pink kitchen cooking up vegetarian recipes, more than likely she's taking bubble baths, reading mystery novels (sometimes while in a bubble bath), cheering for THEE Ohio State Buckeyes, or officiating weddings! She married her best friend from college last year but they still don't live in the same house yet. Laura's favorite way to spend a Friday night is watching Dateline with her cat (Phil Dawson) on her lap. She's thrilled to be back keeping you company during the workday on 105-7 CFW!
