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The tragedy of my brother is he eventually fell to his own humanity. The triumph of my brother is that his art was never touched by that tragedy. His art was affirmation that there was hope, there was beauty, and a statement of love that wasn't touched by this.http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/06/08/the-drunken-downfall-of-evangelical-america-s-favorite-painter.htmlIt appears that his death was caused by alcohol and Valium intoxication, and that it was his chronic alcoholism which really led to his death. He also apparently did most of his painting during manic bouts of sobriety.

To tell the truth I did not recognize the name, but when I just make a quick check of his works, yes I have admired his works for years.Aaron mentioned in his sermon Sunday, WE know so little about drugs and alcohol we want to say, JUST STOP IT! There is so much more to it than that. When Aaron said that in his sermon I remember saying basically the same thing to a nephew who had been a champion in the Golden Gloves, and had such a future but drugs took him down and out at 43.I feel for those close to the addict who ride the ups and downs with them until it takes the toll on them. Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]://shipslog-jack.blogspot.com/

As with all talented people - to see their demons exposed - and how it takes everything in their life - is truly very sad - and one to be pitied.Too bad this prodigal never found his way home

The post on Dekker went off stride to Kincade.It is one of those things in art that amazes me. I look at the picture (painting) if I think it is beautiful, I like it. I glanced back thru stuff Kincade did and I like it. I like the snow scenes. The country churches. The Family spots.I did not know about Kincade's life. I never took an art appreciation course, I plan to if I ever retire from the road. Since I do paint, I have read a lot and I still like Kincade's stuff over Van-G. I even think the Mona Lisa is pretty but since I am no critique, I have seen better by much less acclaimed artists.BUT to me, I like a beautiful picture, and wish I were as talented. I do appreciate the artist, but I do not buy paintings. Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]://shipslog-jack.blogspot.com/

Re: Thomas Kinkade and his Losing Battle with Alcoholism...

What is the point of this post?To highlight a brother's weakness/humanity?Are you planning on going public with your secret struggles I'm not saved because I'm good. I'm saved because He's good!My website: www.bradfreeman.comMy blog: http://bradcfreeman.tumblr.com/

In the thread about Dekker's novels, http://www.actscelerate.com/viewtopic.php?t=84064

Brad,In this instance, I believe the article was appropriate.Kinkade was charged on Actscelerate with being drug addled - as a derogatory slur towards his paintings.I thought it was an unfair cheap shot.This article painted a fair biography of the man and his talent...and his untimely demise

I just paid $6.95 for a Christmas Card for our Sunday School teacher. I don't have any of his paintings but I do buy the Christmas Cards.

I couldn't find anything in the article (the one linked to in