Yeah, I don't like him for similar reasons.
There are an abundance of local talented painters and photographers in most areas (even here in Utah!) - with a variety of styles and subjects that could appeal even to more conservative tastes, who sell originals rather inexpensivly and reproductions from giclees to standard sized prints for cheap. I've worked the last few years custom framing and see Kinkade stuff regularly enough, but keep my mouth shut. It's nice to occasionally bump into some of the artists from around here whose work I've aquired recently.
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