"""In any case, here are the five recognized (not by me, but by all artists who practice realism) quantifiers for judging the craftsmanship in realism in painting: skill in drawing, treatment of value (Kincaid's light), use of color, handling of edges, effectiveness in composition (referred to by commercial men as "layout").
FWIW, while I don't think Kincaid's work is great, it is not done without skill...I do find an insincerity and cynicism in it that is a real turnoff. It's like presenting a dish of icing and calling it a cake. Tastes sweet at first, but then you gag."""
Again, so Kinkade doesn't agree with the "recognized experts" of today--tomorrow may paint a different evaluation. Again, these "standards" of realism are set subjectively. Your perception of "insincerity and cynicism" are likewise subjective evaluations. The market place of personal preference tells a very different story about Kincade's art because he is very popular.
What someone likes and enjoys is entirely subjective, yes, that is true.
The level of skill of the artist is not, even if you think so.
All art is not equal.
Because a lot of people may enjoy something, or be taken in by it, does not make it good, it just means alot of folk like it.
Do you find that all music is equal as well? A lot of money has been made with very mediocre records, or perhaps you disagree.