Lots of things are kitsch, and these paintings could be considered the epitome of kitsch, but there's other dimensions of analysis - whimsy, memorability among

Lots of things are kitsch, and these paintings could be considered the epitome of kitsch, but there's other dimensions of analysis - whimsy, memorability among them, where these works have massive success. I'm waiting for someone to mention Thomas Kinkade, there's definitely some spiritual connection that I'm unable to articulate but maybe others can.