The Artist in Nature: Thomas Kinkade and the Plein Air Tradition

by Thomas Kinkade and M. Stephen Doherty

Book Overview

Thomas Kinkade is the most popular and widely collected artist of our time. Beloved for his light-filled quaint country cottages, majestic mountain vistas and nostalgic depiction of the American small... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823003450
• ISBN13: 9780823003457
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 11.5" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Endorsed as a thoughtful commentary

Compiled by M. Stephen Doherty, and enhanced with both an introduction and commentary by Thomas Kinkade, The Artist In Nature: Thomas Kinkade And The Plein Air Tradition is a full-color visual showcasing of Kinkade's artwork in the "plein air painting" style, as well as his truly exceptional talents for capturing the spirit of country living. An ideal addition to any personal, professional, art school, community library Art History reference collection, The Artist In Nature is endorsed as a thoughtful commentary wherein brief captions enhance the highly enjoyable artwork in an outstandingly presented and impressive collection.

This book features the best work of Thomas Kinkade.

Many are familiar with Kinkade's studio work but his best work is featured in this book. Lovers of the impressionist style who have never been attracted to the babbling brooks and idealic cottage scenes that epitomize Kinkade will see their concept of his work change. It is said that the mark of a great artist is the mastery of more than one style. Kinkade reveals himself as a great artist through this book.