Uploaded August 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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This is a simple demonstration of the Thomas Kinkade light dimming effect that can be seen in person at any local Thomas Kinkade Gallery. The effect, which is a trademark of almost all Thomas Kinkade paintings occurs when you slowly bring down the light illuminating the painting. The effect really feels as if the sun is setting inside of the painting, it's amazing! The sky begins to illuminate, sun patches on the ground really stand out and the windows of cottages seem glow brilliantly as if somebody’s at home. Is it an optical illusion or magic? Visit your local Thomas Kinkade Gallery and let us know what you think.
About the Image:
Mountain Retreat, first work in a new series that bears the same name, is the spiritual heir to my well known print from 2002, “A Peaceful Retreat.” Like the earlier painting, Mountain Retreat explores the nuances of man’s interaction with nature.
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Learn more about Mountain Retreat at
thomaskinkade.com/shop/limited-edition-art/great-outdoors/mountain-retreat-limited-edition-art
This is a simple demonstration of the Thomas Kinkade light dimming effect that can be seen in person at any local Thomas Kinkade Gallery. The effect, which is a trademark of almost all Thomas Kinkade paintings occurs when you slowly bring down the light illuminating the painting. The effect really feels as if the sun is setting inside of the painting, it's amazing! The sky begins to illuminate, sun patches on the ground really stand out and the windows of cottages seem glow brilliantly as if somebody’s at home. Is it an optical illusion or magic? Visit your local Thomas Kinkade Gallery and let us know what you think.
About the Image:
Mountain Retreat, first work in a new series that bears the same name, is the spiritual heir to my well known print from 2002, “A Peaceful Retreat.” Like the earlier painting, Mountain Retreat explores the nuances of man’s interaction with nature.
Gallery Locator
thomaskinkade.com/customer-service/galleries
