Mountain Paradise by Thomas Kinkade

Standard Numbered canvas lithographs are available through all authorized Thomas Kinkade dealers. Each canvas is individually hand-numbered and hand-highlighted and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Artist Proofs are available through all authorized Thomas Kinkade dealers and are issued in very small editions. Artist Proofs are designated with the letters A/P during the numbering process and include a back-stamp identifying it as an Artist Proof. Each canvas is individually hand-numbered and hand-highlighted and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Gallery Proofs are restricted for exclusive distribution through Thomas Kinkade Galleries and Signature Dealers. Gallery Proofs are designated with the letters G/P during the numbering process and include a unique gold foil remarque stamped onto the image. Each canvas is individually hand-numbered and hand-highlighted and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Examination Proofs are special canvas editions offered to Signature and Showcase Dealers as an opportunity for collectors to preview select new releases. Examination Proofs are designated with the letters E/P during the numbering process and have a small edition size. Each canvas is individually hand-numbered and hand-highlighted and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

International Proofs are reserved for distribution outside of the United States. International Proofs are designated with the letters I/P during the numbering process and include a gold foil stamp on the front of the canvas and a watermark sketch on the back side of the canvas. Each canvas is individually hand-numbered and hand-highlighted and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Publisher Proofs are small canvas editions reserved for Thomas Kinkade Galleries, Signature Dealers, and the Publisher. Publisher Proofs are designated with the letters P/P during the numbering process and include a back-stamp identifying it as a Publisher Proof. Each canvas is individually hand-numbered and hand-highlighted and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Renaissance Editions are special reserved editions created with a textured brushstroke process that recreates the artist's actual brushwork. The canvas is then finished in oil by a master highlighter who applies a "Watermark Remarque" to the back side of the canvas. Each unique canvas is created under the artist's close supervision. Upon satisfactory completion, the artist hand signs the front of the canvas and a shiny, foil-stamped gold Renaissance Edition seal is applied to the back. Each Renaissance Edition is designated by the letters R/E after the print number. Due to the exclusivity of these rare pieces, all Renaissance Editions are limited to distribution through Thomas Kinkade Galleries and Signature Dealers.

Studio Proofs are special reserved editions created with a textured brushstroke process that recreates the artist's actual brushwork. The canvas is then finished in oil by a master highlighter who also draws an original remarque on the back of the canvas. Each unique canvas is created under the artist's very close supervision. Upon satisfactory completion, the artist applies final highlights himself, and hand signs the front of the canvas in metallic ink. Finally, a foil-stamped gold Studio Proof seal is applied to the back. Each Studio Proof is designated by the letters S/P after the print number. Due to the exclusivity of this piece, all Studio Proofs are limited to distribution through Thomas Kinkade Galleries and Signature Dealers.

Atelier National editions are elite limited edition canvases which are created using a continuous tone printing process. Each unique canvas is hand-highlighted and designated by the letters A/N after the print number.

Master Editions are the ultimate expression of detail, artist involvement, and collectibility of any edition issued by the Publisher. Master Edition textured canvas lithographs are extensively hand-highlighted by the artist himself over the foundation of apprentice highlighting. Enhancing the exclusivity of the Master Edition is the personal touch of the artist's unique thumbprint and Master Edition Seal located on the back of the canvas. To signify authenticity, the artist's authorized security signature is hand signed in metallic ink, by Thomas Kinkade. The letters M/E follow the print number.