publication date: Monday, August 15, 2011 (part of Summer 2011)

category: Art

clue: serious art critics take his work too lightly

explanation: The very successful Kinkade, who calls himself a "painter of light," has been criticized as kitchy and lowbrow. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Ryan Dunn

Summer 2011 Tournament: There can be only one! Many players have entered the tournament, but they'll be paired off in brackets until only one remains in the end to win the season. These goos are a little harder than usual, but they're still playable by all.

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