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Norman Rockwell Quotes

Norman Rockwell quotes about painting

American Artist February 3, 1894 – November 8, 1978

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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
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'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
The secret to so many artists living so long is that every painting is a new adventure. So, you see, they're always looking ahead to something new and exciting. The secret is not to look back. Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell quote: "It wouldn't be right for me to clown around when I'm painting..."
It wouldn't be right for me to clown around when I'm painting a president. Norman Rockwell

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