How was the name Robert Girrard selected?
The brush name Robert Girrard’ was selected through a collective effort of Thomas Kinkade, George Goff and their mutual friend, Terry Isbill. Thom wanted something French sounding’ to compliment the style and subject matter. George felt the name should not be too French, as the intent was to acknowledge that the artist’ was an American impressionist. Terry suggested the name Robert’ as a first name, which was the first name of his grandfather who had recently passed away. Thom suggested the name Girrard’. Everyone thought Robert’ and Girrard’ worked well together and, thus, the name Robert Girrard’ was born.
