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Norman Rockwell Quotes
A face in the picture would bother me, so Id rub it out with the turpentine and do it over. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
Eisenhower had about the most expressive face I ever painted, I guess. Just like an actors. 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 Quotes
Everyone in those days expected that art students were wild, licentious characters. We didnt know how to be, but we sure were anxious to learn. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
Here in New England, the character is strong and unshakable. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
I can take a lot of pats on the back. I love it when I get admiring letters from people. And, of course, Id love it if the critics would notice me, too. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
I didnt know what to expect from a famous movie star; maybe that hed 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 Quotes
I had a couple of million dollars worth of... stock once. And now its not worth much more than wallpaper. I guess I just wasnt born to be rich. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
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 somebodys mother. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
I talk as I sketch, too, in order to keep their minds off what Im doing so Ill get the most natural expression I can from them. Also, the talking helps to size up the subjects personality, so I can figure out better how to portray him. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
Ill never have enough time to paint all the pictures Id like to. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
Im not going to be caught around here for any fool celebration. To hell with birthdays! - Norman Rockwell Quotes
Im the oldest antique in town. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
Im tired, but proud. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
It was a pretty rough neighborhood where I grew up The really tough places were over around Third Avenue where it ran into the Harlem River, but we werent far away. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
It wouldnt be right for me to clown around when Im painting a president. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
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 Quotes
No man with a conscience can just bat out illustrations. Hes got to put all his talent and feeling into them! - Norman Rockwell Quotes
Right from the beginning, I always strived to capture everything I saw as completely as possible. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
Some folks think I painted Lincoln from life, but I havent been around that long. Not quite. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
Some people have been kind enough to call me a fine artist. Ive always called myself an illustrator. Im 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 Quotes
The 20s ended in an era of extravagance, sort of like the one were 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 Quotes
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 Id whip out the paints and really go to it. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
The secret to so many artists living so long is that every painting is a new adventure. So, you see, theyre always looking ahead to something new and exciting. The secret is not to look back. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
Things arent much wilder now, I dont think, than they were back then. Of course I just read about all the goings-on now. Ha. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
Travel is like a tonic to me. Its more than just getting away from the studio for a brief rest. I need it to recharge my batteries. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
Very interesting for an old duffer like me to try his hand at something new. If I dont do that once in a while, I might just turn into a fossil, you know! - Norman Rockwell Quotes
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 Quotes
You must first spend some time getting your model to relax. Then youll get a natural expression. - Norman Rockwell Quotes
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