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His paintings were reproduced and distributed as prints and licensed products via the Thomas Kinkade Company, a business model that brought his imagery into an unusually wide domestic reach. At one point, according to his company, one in every 20 American homes owned a copy of one of his paintings — a figure that speaks to the scale of his commercial operation, whatever one makes of it artistically. That level of market penetration made him a notable figure in the intersection of fine art and consumer culture in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.\n\nHe was also credited as a writer, working in English, though the facts available here don't specify the nature or volume of that output. What is clear is that his identity as a public figure rested most heavily on his painted work and the commercial apparatus built around it.\n\nKinkade died on April 6, 2012, in Monte Sereno, California, at the age of 54. His full name — William Thomas Kinkade III — and the dates of his life, 1958 to 2012, are recorded in the Library of Congress authorized label. 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I think getting beyond the four edges of an opportunity or challenge is one of the basic skills you need in business.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":85,"quote_text":86,"author_id":5,"source_id":61,"has_image":62,"author":87,"source":88,"quote_tag":89,"commentary":90},3970052,"Rather than set aside daily time for prayer, I pray constantly and spontaneously about everything I encounter on a daily basis. When someone shares something with me, I'll often simply say, 'let's pray about this right now.'",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThomas Kinkade, the renowned American artist known for his idyllic and serene paintings, often spoke about the importance of faith and spirituality in his life. During the 1990s and early 2000s, Kinkade was at the height of his career, yet he was also facing intense scrutiny and criticism from the art world and the public. This quote is likely from an interview or a speech from this period, where he shared his approach to prayer and spirituality.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat's remarkable about Kinkade's approach to prayer is the emphasis on being present and spontaneous. He's not suggesting a set aside time for prayer, which can be rigid and structured, but rather integrating it into the fabric of daily life. This approach acknowledges that life is full of moments that require reflection, gratitude, and guidance, and that these moments can be opportunities for spiritual growth and connection.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply Kinkade's approach to your own life, try to cultivate a mindset of \"praying about everything\" in a spontaneous and present way. This might mean taking a moment to reflect and express gratitude when a colleague shares good news, or seeking guidance before making a difficult decision. By doing so, you can integrate spirituality and mindfulness into your daily routine, making it a more intentional and meaningful part of your life.",{"id":92,"quote_text":93,"author_id":5,"source_id":61,"has_image":62,"author":94,"source":95,"quote_tag":96,"commentary":50},3970044,"Art is forever.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":98,"quote_text":99,"author_id":5,"source_id":61,"has_image":62,"author":100,"source":101,"quote_tag":102,"commentary":50},3970037,"Art transcends cultural boundaries.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":104,"quote_text":105,"author_id":5,"source_id":106,"has_image":62,"author":107,"source":108,"quote_tag":109,"commentary":50},3474551,"It is easy to have a lot of paintings or projects hanging around that are ’almost done.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":111,"quote_text":112,"author_id":5,"source_id":106,"has_image":62,"author":113,"source":114,"quote_tag":115,"commentary":50},3474548,"There’s been million-seller books and million-seller CDs. But there hasn’t been, until now, million-seller art.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":117,"quote_text":118,"author_id":5,"source_id":106,"has_image":62,"author":119,"source":120,"quote_tag":121,"commentary":50},3474542,"It’s when I let myself get little that I tumble head over heels into joy.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"currentPage":123,"totalPages":124,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":125},1,11,10]