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Norman Rockwell Quotes

Norman Rockwell quotes

American Artist February 3, 1894 – November 8, 1978

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I can take a lot of pats on the back. I love it when I get admiring letters from people. And, of course, I'd love it if the critics would notice me, too. Norman Rockwell
Some people have been kind enough to call me a fine artist. I've always called myself an illustrator. I'm not sure what the difference is. All I know is that whatever type of work I do, I try to give it my very best. Art has been my life. Norman Rockwell
When I go to farms or little towns, I am always surprised at the discontent I find. And New York, too often, has looked across the sea toward Europe. And all of us who turn our eyes away from what we have are missing life. Norman Rockwell
The remarks about my reaching the age of Social Security and coming to the end of the road, they jolted me. And that was good. Because I sure as hell had no intention of just sitting around for the rest of my life. So I'd whip out the paints and really go to it. Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell quote: "Some folks think I painted Lincoln from life, but I haven't..."
Some folks think I painted Lincoln from life, but I haven't been around that long. Not quite. Norman Rockwell
Eisenhower had about the most expressive face I ever painted, I guess. Just like an actor's. Very mobile. When he talked, he used all the facial muscles. And he had a great, wide mouth that I liked. When he smiled, it was just like the sun came out. Norman Rockwell
My best efforts were some modern things that looked like very lousy Matisses. Thank God I had the sense to realize they were lousy, and leave Paris. Norman Rockwell
I didn't know what to expect from a famous movie star; maybe that he'd be sort of stuck-up, you know. But not Gary Cooper. He horsed around so much... that I had a hard time painting him. Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell quote: "I'm not going to be caught around here for any fool..."
I'm not going to be caught around here for any fool celebration. To hell with birthdays! Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell quote: "You must first spend some time getting your model to relax...."
You must first spend some time getting your model to relax. Then you'll get a natural expression. Norman Rockwell
I learned to draw everything except glamorous women. No matter how much I tried to make them look sexy, they always ended up looking silly... or like somebody's mother. Norman Rockwell
I talk as I sketch, too, in order to keep their minds off what I'm doing so I'll get the most natural expression I can from them. Also, the talking helps to size up the subject's personality, so I can figure out better how to portray him. Norman Rockwell
Everyone in those days expected that art students were wild, licentious characters. We didn't know how to be, but we sure were anxious to learn. Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell quote: "I'll never have enough time to paint all the pictures I'd like..."
I'll never have enough time to paint all the pictures I'd like to. Norman Rockwell
I had a couple of million dollars' worth of... stock once. And now it's not worth much more than wallpaper. I guess I just wasn't born to be rich. Norman Rockwell

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