2009 Thomas Kindade Bear

This bear is named is Thomas after Thomas Kindade. Thomas Kinkade was an America's most collected living artist. A man of faith, he emphasizes simple pleasures, inspirational messages, and life-affirming values i his paintings. As a painter, Thom's goal is to bring peace and joy into people's lives with the images he creates. Through his work with major charities and relief organizations, Thom spreads light to every life he touches.

2009 marks the Silver Anniversary Celebration of Thomas Kinkade's 25 years as a published artist. In 1984 Thom and his wife, Nanette, put their entire savings into his first lithograph printing. It has always been Thom's goal to share his art with as many people as possible. Over the years, he has become known as the Painter of Light and an artist of the American culture - and the most collected artist of all time. His light infused inspirational images of idyllic cottages, city scenes, landscapes, and American icons bring hope and joy to millions