Luminous Canvas Reproductions
Thomas Kinkade and The Thomas Kinkade Company have pioneered efforts
in the field of hand-retouched canvas reproduction to create a unique
process that allows duplication of his images in multiple forms. This process
not only captures the color and mood of his enchanting original paintings,
but the actual brushwork as well. It is the hand-highlighting by skilled
artisans that gives each canvas reproduction a look almost identical to the
original oil paintings.

Examination Proof (EP)
The Examination Proof is a special canvas edition offered to our participating
Limited Edition Galleries as an opportunity for collectors to preview select
new releases. The canvases are individually hand-highlighted, have the
designation of EP in the numbering process and have a small edition size.

Standard Numbered (SN)
This edition is available to all authorized canvas dealers, and the canvases
are individually hand-highlighted. Each piece is individually hand-numbered
and is available in a choice of hardwood framing.

Artist Proof (AP)
This edition is available through all authorized canvas dealers, and is issued
in very small quantities. Hand-highlighted, Artist Proofs are designated with
the letters AP during the numbering process and each canvas has a backstamp
identifying it as an Artist Proof.

Gallery Proof (GP)
This edition is restricted for exclusive distribution through the Signature
Galleries and Thomas Kinkade Corporate Galleries, and is issued in
quantities smaller than SN. Hand-highlighted, Gallery Proofs can be
distinguished from the SN edition by the unique gold foil remarque stamped
onto the image and the designation of GP in the numbering process.

Publisher Proof (PP)
This edition is a small edition available at the discretion of the Publisher.
Hand-highlighted, a Publisher Proof can be distinguished from the SN edition
by the designated PP in the numbering process and carries a back-stamp
identifying it as a Publisher Proof.

International Proof (IP)
The International Proof is reserved for distribution outside of the United
States only. The International Proof canvases are individually handhighlighted.
Each features a gold foil stamp on the front and may have a
watermark remarque on the verso side of the canvas. Each is also
designated with the letters IP following the print number.

Renaissance Edition (RE)
The Renaissance Edition is a special reserve edition created with a textured
brushstroke process that recreates the artist’s actual brushwork. It is then
finished in oil by a Master Highlighter and a special watermark remarque is
applied to the verso side of the canvas. Upon satisfactory completion, the
artist hand-signs the front of the canvas and a foil-stamped silver
Renaissance Edition seal is applied to the back. Each Renaissance Edition is
designated by the letters RE after the print number. Due to these extremely
limited quantities, all Renaissance Editions are limited to distribution
through Signature Galleries and Thomas Kinkade Corporate Galleries.

Studio Proof (SP)
The Studio Proof canvas edition is created with a textured brushstroke
process that recreates the artist’s actual brushwork. It is then finished in oil
by a Master Highlighter who inscribes an original and identifying remarque on
the back of the canvas under the artist’s close supervision. Upon satisfactory
completion, the artist applies final highlights himself, and hand-signs the
front of the canvas in metallic ink. Lastly, a foil-stamped gold Studio Proof
seal is applied to the back. The letters SP designates each Studio Proof after
the print number. Due to the exclusivity of this piece, all Studio Proofs are
limited to distribution through Signature Galleries and Thomas Kinkade
Corporate Galleries.

Atelier National (AN)/Atelier International (AI)
Prior to 2004, the Atelier National and International editions were special
limited editions created using a continuous tone printing process. Each
canvas Atelier edition is hand-highlighted and designated with the letters AN
or AI following the print number.
Beginning in January, 2003, Atelier National references the monumental
size only.

Master Edition (ME)
The Master Edition is the ultimate expression of detail, artist involvement,
and collectibility of any edition issued by the Publisher. Each Master Edition
is extensively hand-highlighted by the artist himself. 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 Master Edition is hand-signed in metallic ink by
Thomas Kinkade. Each Master Edition is numbered, with the letters ME
following the print number, and bears a unique and highly detailed pencil
remarque. The Master Edition is limited to distribution through Signature
Galleries and Thomas Kinkade Corporate Galleries.

Other Editions
For more information on other editions, such as the Hometown Edition,
Charity Edition, Collector Proof, and Retouched Proof, please refer to each
image's Certificate of Authenticity.
Each and every Thomas Kinkade Limited Edition image published by The
Thomas Kinkade Company is numbered and is accompanied by a Certificate
of Authenticity. All information is correct at the time of printing.