I agree that there is some delusional “hate” out there for anything that has even a hint of a “Christian” message. However, the Kinkade paintings do not pass muster as refined art. There are issues with his perspective and lighting. Look at the shadows on the ground in any of his paintings and you will determine that the world he paints in has more than one Sun (at least two in every painting). Having said that, I have a gallery proof of “Hometown Lake” in my dining room that was appraised at $4k, putting it in the price range of art that should not have these types of errors. I like playing with the light dimmer to change the appearance in the painting. Regardless of imperfections that most people would not notice, they are beautiful pictures.
I own the “Apple Hill Victorian” (Springtime At Heartwick House Camino) which is a P/P #7 of 95.
I was offered $7500.00 for it last year.
Not in the Van Gogh arena but .. not bad considering that I paid $500.00 (including the frame)!