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Looking at these magical Disney scenes it's hard to believe that these are actual paintings and not digital illustrations. They're the work of American artist Thomas Kinkade, who was the master of chiaroscuro, a painting technique using light and dark contrasts to create a sense of drama and the illusion of volume. That's why it looks as though your favorite childhood characters could come alive any second and step through the painting to greet you.
The detail in each piece of artwork is amazing and the longer you look at it the more you'll find. The late Thomas Kinkade illustrated Disney worlds better than anyone I've seen - I'd say even better than Disney itself. He stated that his goal had been "to create inviting worlds that draw people into their depths and encourage them to seek a better, brighter, more hopeful existence". I'd say these paintings definitely achieved that goal.
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#1
Tangled
Kathy Black 9 years ago
Thomas Kinkade's work is exceptional, these prove his artistry. Simply lovely.
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#2
Alice In Wonderland
Genevieve Bolinger-Fuentes 9 years ago
Some of these are painted by "Thomas Kinkade Studios"....Like the stamp pictured on the bottom right here. His apprentices took over the work when he died. So the newer paintings aren't by him per se but in his style. I think he passed in the middle of doing the Jungle Book one. So his people finished it. I'm not sure if his artists add the additional characters from other movies on the larger originals like Kinkade did. Those are so cool.
Taryn Rose 9 years ago
My daughter pointed out to me the other night about how the "hidden characters" were missing from the Tangled one. And we just finished the Alice in Wonderland one, didn't have any in it either. So it doesn't look like they are.. That was one of my favorite parts when working one of the puzzles.
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Peitto Burrito 9 years ago
This one is truly magical! Every time I take a look at this, I find somehing new.
Infernostalgia 9 years ago
"The Thomas Kinkade Studio continues on the path that Thom himself started and developed. Thomas Kinkade Studio Artists paint in the true Thomas Kinkade style with great attention to detail, a love of light and an overwhelming appreciation of the way a picture can tell a beautiful story. Carrying on the model Thom himself had been driven to develop, Thomas Kinkade Studios carries on the Kinkadian tradition to create art that will stand the test of time and be treasured for the ages." Direct quote from the Thomas Kinkade Studios website. Not all painted by Kinkade, but by his studio's artists who use his style.
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#3
Peter Pan
#4
Lady And The Tramp
Badá Badaró 9 years ago
This is beautiful, it almost made me cry... it's just like I found an old lost memory of the story...
Kathy Black 9 years ago
I can hear Peggy Lee singing "He's a Tramp" ... I love this movie xoxo
#5
Lion King
#6
The Little Mermaid
#7
Beauty And The Beast
Heather Cox 9 years ago
But is Belle conforming to the Beasts expectations or is the Beast conforming to Belle's expectations?
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Cinderella: The Movie
Joe Arlotti 7 years ago
there was also talk of live action for a long time before a trailer its not like we didnt know it was coming
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#9
Bambi
Jennah Wittenbarger 9 years ago
Not Thomas Kinkade, there's not "still water" for light reflection
#10
Snow White
Anne Louise Carpenter 9 years ago
Me too. It was blocks. Omg the feels looking at this. Wish I still had them.
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Deborah Shepherd 9 years ago
Love his pictures we certainly lost a great artist/man when he passed. Would love to purchase one of these paintings!!!
#11
Beauty And The Beast
#12
The Little Mermaid
Jamie Davis 9 years ago
Jennah - you're some kinda stupid arentcha? Just sayin' know before speaking https://thomaskinkade.com/art-genre/disney-images/
Lizzie Fenwick 9 years ago
Again, also available to purchas off Kinkade's website. Weirdly enough, they are ALL Thomas Kinkade!
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#15
Princess And The Frog
Glitch Hop 9 years ago
disney could do just as well as him if they tried but imagine the budget they'd need to make a full feature animated film at this length.
#17
Disney World
Lily 9 years ago
Well of course this looks better than the real thing, it's because Disney land/world is filthy
Jamie Davis 9 years ago
I cannot speak for Disneyland but Disney World - all 4 parks are kept immaculate. I recommend knowing before speaking.
Load More Replies... Jennah Wittenbarger 9 years ago
No reflection of the street lamps onto thebsiewalk?? That's a classic Thomas Kinkade mark. This painting isnt his...
#18
Alladin
frank0ys 9 years ago
...Gone out of the lamp (behind the sultan) because he is free.
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#19
The Sleeping Beauty
#21
Disney World
#22
Tarzan
#23
Cinderella: The Movie
Jamie Davis 9 years ago
It is impossible that Cinderella the Movie is Kinkade - he committed suicide in 2012 this movie didn't begin production until 2014.
#24
Oz The Great And Powerful
Rebecca Olds 9 years ago
That's thw wizard of oz. Not oz the great and powerful. Dorothy is clearly seen
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MadameButterfly 9 years ago
Enchantingly beautiful in every way, I want to jump into the picture!!
Oswin Pink 9 years ago
#22 is The Jungle Book, and Oz: The Great and Powerful is just The Wizard of Oz; there's nothing in the painting from O:TGP, nor was TWoO produced by Disney.
Virginia Su 9 years ago
These painting are so bright, vibrant and beautiful. I absolutely adore the colours and the detailing. ESPECIALLY the detailing. I love how he puts in every small significant detail from the story, such as little characters, certain objects, castles etc. and yet maintains a clear and logical or almost logical painting that still focuses on a main summary of the entire story e.g. the prince and the princess together.
ORiane Danel 9 years ago
....sometimes your taste is very kitsch Bored Panda team. Did you already hear "less is more"? Because here I just see cheap grandmothers canevas from the 80's...
Zir Murk 9 years ago
So basically you say that you hate it because you can't make it. "Less is more" is aplicable in designs for logo's, flyers etc.
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MadameButterfly 9 years ago
Enchantingly beautiful in every way, I want to jump into the picture!!
Oswin Pink 9 years ago
#22 is The Jungle Book, and Oz: The Great and Powerful is just The Wizard of Oz; there's nothing in the painting from O:TGP, nor was TWoO produced by Disney.
Virginia Su 9 years ago
These painting are so bright, vibrant and beautiful. I absolutely adore the colours and the detailing. ESPECIALLY the detailing. I love how he puts in every small significant detail from the story, such as little characters, certain objects, castles etc. and yet maintains a clear and logical or almost logical painting that still focuses on a main summary of the entire story e.g. the prince and the princess together.
ORiane Danel 9 years ago
....sometimes your taste is very kitsch Bored Panda team. Did you already hear "less is more"? Because here I just see cheap grandmothers canevas from the 80's...
Zir Murk 9 years ago
So basically you say that you hate it because you can't make it. "Less is more" is aplicable in designs for logo's, flyers etc.
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