The 'painter of light' Thomas Kinkade, one of America's most popular artist, has died at the age of 54. His family issued a statement saying that he passed away at his California home on Friday from what appeared to be natural causes.The artist's paintings hang in an estimated one out of every 20 homes in the United States. The millionaire is survived by his wife Nanette and his four daughters. 'Thom provided a wonderful life for his family,'' his wife, Nanette, said in a statement according to msnbc.com. 'We are shocked and saddened by his death.' A key feature of his paintings are their glowing highlights and saturated pastel colors.His works often portray bucolic, idyllic settings such as gardens, streams, stone cottages, and main streets. The painter is notable for the mass marketing of his work as printed reproductions and other licensed products through his company The Thomas Kinkade Company The prices of his painting...