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12 Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, April 14, 2016 | COMING UP Late artist's work lives at new gallery By Ali Raza aliraza@yrmg.com STAFF PHOTO/ALI RAZA The late Thomas Kinkade and his work (above) at the new gallery that bears his name in westend Stouffville. Inserts for Thurs., April 14, 2016 AkAl OpticAl Angus glen MOntessOri schOOl Ashley Furniture Best Buy cAnAdA . 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His works will soon be available in Canada at the Thomas Kinkade gallery, in the same plaza as the Golden Eagle Art Gallery on Ringwood Drive in west-end Stouffville. "Golden Eagle is a partner in having brought the Kinkade product line here to Stouffville," said Golden Eagle owner Larry Groskopf. "We've been involved in selling his artwork, now there's a broad range of art that'll be featured in the new showroom." On April 23 and 24, the gallery will hold its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. With just a few weeks before Mother's Day, the gallery is offering a free open edition print to all mothers who visit. Born in 1958 in Placerville, California, Kinkade was a prolific painter of gardens, landscapes, seascapes, street scenes, cottages, estates, cityscapes, lighthouses, holiday scenery and commemorative American landmarks. He died in 2012, but during his life he sold many paintings in the United States and Europe. "We're bringing it to Canada now," said Mark Sibilia, president of Thomas Kinkade Canada. "We've chosen Stouffville as our headquarters because we feel this is the kind of demographic that's close to what his art is all about." Portion of proceeds from all limited edition prints sold will be donated to a Stouffville charity. Kinkade used strong contrasts between light and dark in his paintings with strong pastel colours. "His art is about making you feel good," Sibilia said. "He was called the painter of light because he always made a holistic sun or sky, as well as he would do all these homes and put the light in the window that makes you feel warm." Sibilia says the success of Kinkade's paintings in "middle America" come because of the relatable themes he employed. The Kinkade gallery is at 18 Ringwood Dr. For more information visit www.kinkadecanada.ca or call Golden Eagle at 905642-2279. KINKADE TIMELINE Born January 19, 1958 in Placerville, California Began apprenticeship with artist Glenn Wessels in 1972, transferred to Art Center College of Design in 1978 Co-authored "The Artist's Guide to Sketching" with James Gurney in 1982 ·First published print, "Dawson" released in 1984 Named first Official Artist for Rotary International in 1990 Official Artist of the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in 2002 Chosen to celebrate 50th anniversary of Disneyland, creates painting of same name in 2005 Partners with the Walt Disney Company in 2008, paints the Disney Dreams Collection in 2008 Passes away April 6, 2012 at age of 54 Kinkade also won several awards with the National Association of Limited Edition Dealers, collaborated with NFL and NASCAR and painted many works inspired by his Christian faith. ON NOW AT THE BRICK! Lemonville Artists ready for 23rd annual show The Lemonville Group of Artists is hosting its 23rd annual art show and sale starting April 29. The show runs through the weekend continuing Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1. Friday's show will run 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The group features a wide variety of original works of art that are for sale by group members. There is no admission and all are welcome. Having held an exhibition at Latcham Gallery in 2011 and now on their 23rd show, the group has a considerable footprint in Stouffville's art scene. Members include Diana Bullock, Sandra Cole Burke, Andrew Cherkas, Nijole Cherkas, Eileen Christensen, Betty Cowan, Morven Crothers, Isobel Emmerson, Gerry Graham, Joan Humphrey, Alicia Ruth Parry, Diane Passafiume, June Probert, Vivienne Richards, Fenella Rook Smith, Elaine Teillet, Lynn Westaway and Rosemarie Wright. The group meets once a week at Lemonville Community Centre where this year's show will be held. The centre is at 13453 McCowan Rd. For more information call 905-640-3965. 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