Uploaded July 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:
We at the Thomas Kinkade Studios are proud to bring Chris Van Allsburg’s delightful tale of Christmas magic, The Polar Express to light. It is a story of a wondrous train ride to the North Pole and of Santa’s first gift of the season to a boy who believes. The Polar Express captures the climatic scene as Santa rises through the gathered elves to start his night’s work while the train waits to deliver the children back home before Christmas morning. As long as one believes, the magic of the holiday will never be lost. Join us in believing again.
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Learn more about The Polar Express at:
thomaskinkade.com/art/the-polar-express
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:
We at the Thomas Kinkade Studios are proud to bring Chris Van Allsburg’s delightful tale of Christmas magic, The Polar Express to light. It is a story of a wondrous train ride to the North Pole and of Santa’s first gift of the season to a boy who believes. The Polar Express captures the climatic scene as Santa rises through the gathered elves to start his night’s work while the train waits to deliver the children back home before Christmas morning. As long as one believes, the magic of the holiday will never be lost. Join us in believing again.
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thomaskinkade.com/customer-service/galleries
