No man with a conscience can just bat out illustrations. He's got to put all his talent and feeling into them! Norman Rockwell batconsciencefelt Change image and share on social
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 expressionfigurehelp share on social
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 effortgodleave Change image and share on social
Some folks think I painted Lincoln from life, but I haven't been around that long. Not quite. Norman Rockwell folklifelincoln Change image and share on social
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 artartistcall share on social
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 drawendglamorous Change image and share on social
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 admirebackcritic Change image and share on social
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 adventureaheadartist Change image and share on social
A face in the picture would bother me, so I'd rub it out with the turpentine and do it over. Norman Rockwell botherfacepicture Change image and share on social
