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
I'll never have enough time to paint all the pictures I'd like to. Norman Rockwell paintpicturetime 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
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 anxiousartcharacter 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
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
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
The '20s ended in an era of extravagance, sort of like the one we're in now. There was a big crash, but then the country picked itself up again, and we had some great years. Those were the days when American believed in itself. I was happy and proud to be painting it. Norman Rockwell 20samericanbelieve share on social
