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Thomas Kinkade Paints Graceland to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of
Elvis's Purchase; Press Conference Features Artist and His Plein Air
Studies on Friday, September 22nd, 2006
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"MORGAN HILL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2006--Elvis Presley
Enterprises Inc. has selected Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of Light(TM),
to create a commemorative painting of Graceland, the former home of the
King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Thomas Kinkade will create on
location an original Plein-Air Study that will be featured at a press
conference held at Graceland on Friday..."

"Who better to capture a classic icon of the American experience like
Graceland than America's most collected living artist, Thomas Kinkade,"
stated Kelly Hill, International Licensing Manager for Elvis Presley
Enterprises Inc."

"Elvis Presley created rock and roll and changed music forever.
Graceland was his refuge from the demands of his fame. My hope is that
I will capture on canvas a bit of the home that he loved so much. As
for me as an artist, I create art that is accessible for everyone, just
as Elvis created music that is enjoyed by millions of people the world
over. The Elvis I want to celebrate is the private man; the inspiration
of how one person can use his or her God-given talent to bring joy to
millions of people," said Thomas Kinkade in a recent interview.

"Thomas Kinkade is fulfilling his promise as an artist ambassador. In
many ways, his paintings chronicle all that is good about the American
experience," says Linda Mariano, Vice President, Marketing & Licensing
at The Thomas Kinkade Company. "Thom is increasingly interested in
painting American icons. His forthcoming release of 'The Spirit of New
York' depicts the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset. Graceland, too, is a
landmark and holds a special place in the American psyche."

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imthcat

Oh wonderful...I can't believe people like this guy's crap...it's like
glow in the dark paint by numbers. Maybe he'll do it on velvet while
he's at it.


Garry

I thought you meant he was going to paint it, like the outside, with
ladders and stuff.

Jim