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A piece of art is a compact form of the universe.

Thomas Kinkade

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Thomas Kinkade
Age: 54 †
Born: 1958
Born: January 19
Died: 2012
Died: April 6
Painter
Sacramento
California
Art
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Compact
Piece
Pieces
Universe

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Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life.
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