Thomas Kinkade’s Desert Landscapes
Image: Thomas Kinkade, Untitled, Desert Landscape. 11 1/8 x 14 15/16 inches. ©️Nanette Kinkade Family Trust.
Thomas Kinkade was passionate about painting outdoors, a practice known as en plein air, which is rooted in the tradition of early 20th-century French Impressionist painters. He sought to capture the dynamic effects of light throughout the day and the changes in nature across the seasons.
In addition to his love for mountains, forests, and garden scenes, Kinkade also had a fondness for depicting the desert's muted tones and distinctive landscapes. Below are examples of some desert landscapes he painted throughout his career, starting with the charming watercolor sketch shown above.
Image: Thomas Kinkade, Desert Evening, 1996. Oil on canvas, 8 x 10 inches. ©️Nanette Kinkade Family Trust.
Image: Thomas Kinkade, Desert Scene, Oil on board. ©️ Nanette Kinkade Family Trust.
Image: Thomas Kinkade, Late Light Taos, Oil. 1989. ©️Nanette Kinkade Family Trust.