"Thomas Kinkade, 54: Hugely popular, but critically panned, artist"
April 8, 2012 · Vol. 135, Iss. 125, pg. C7 · by: Matt Schudel
The New York Times (US)
"Thomas Kinkade, Artist to Mass Market, Dies at 54"
April 8, 2012 · pg. A20 · by: Matt Flegenheimer
Salon (US)
""Ticky-tacky houses from 'The Painter of Light': Hiddenbrooke, a development inspired by Thomas Kinkade, ain't exactly ye olde quainte village it bills itself""