Thomas Kinkade, whose paintings and prints of cozy scenes of domestic contentment made him perhaps the most popular artist of our time, died April 6 at his home in Los Gatos, Calif. He was 54.

Artist Thomas Kinkade unveils his painting, "Prayer For Peace," at the opening of the exhibit "From Abraham to Jesus," Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, in Atlanta. AP Photo/Gene Blythe ...