Biography of Norman Rockwell, American Artist
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Tribute to Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell and I never met. But his art inspired me and had a lot to do with me becoming an artist myself!
My parents had two Norman Rockwell art books in the house when I was growing up, and I loved to pore over all the illustrations when I was young - as I got older, I spent more time learning about the mechanics of his artwork - how he took several photographs or live models and materials and combined them in his paintings. How he adjusted it all to make it fit.
I liked finding out which of the children in his illustrations were his, and which ones were his neighbor's kids...all that fascinated me. Now I do some of that myself!
I also work from photographs, combining them to get the effect that I want. I think I developed a good sense of composition and balance in my art from looking at his exceptional paintings.
Norman Rockwell was not well respected during his own time. Many of the art elite considered him a sell-out as an artist. They said he was 'too commercial.' They probably also disrespected him for working from photographs instead of just from live sittings.
My parents had two Norman Rockwell art books in the house when I was growing up, and I loved to pore over all the illustrations when I was young - as I got older, I spent more time learning about the mechanics of his artwork - how he took several photographs or live models and materials and combined them in his paintings. How he adjusted it all to make it fit.
I liked finding out which of the children in his illustrations were his, and which ones were his neighbor's kids...all that fascinated me. Now I do some of that myself!
I also work from photographs, combining them to get the effect that I want. I think I developed a good sense of composition and balance in my art from looking at his exceptional paintings.
Norman Rockwell was not well respected during his own time. Many of the art elite considered him a sell-out as an artist. They said he was 'too commercial.' They probably also disrespected him for working from photographs instead of just from live sittings.
Short Biography of Norman P. Rockwell
Norman Perceival Rockwell was born on what had to be a cccold morning, February 3, 1894 in New York City.He attended Chase Art School, the National Academy of Design, and Art Student's League.
He illustrated for Look Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post. From 1916 until 1963, Rockwell's paintings appeared on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post magazine 332 times.
A little known fact is that he also did some acting, he was in Stagecoach in April of 1966.
He endured the loss of his studio due to fire (not only loss of art and supplies, but also of all his costumes and props that he collected over the years.
Norman Rockwell was married 3 times. First to Irene O'Connor (they married in 1916 but divorced in 1929.)
He married Mary Barstow (schoolteacher) in April of 1930, and they were married until her death in 1959.
Mary and Norman had 3 sons together : Jarvis, Thomas Rockwell (an author), and Peter. Norman married Molly Punderson (also a schoolteacher) in 1961, and they were married until his death from Emphysema on November 8, 1978. He was 84.
Rockwell wrote his memoir: 'My Adventures as an Illustrator' in 1960.
Norman Rockwell Behind the Lens
A beautiful book that shows the reference photographs Norman Rockwell used to create some of his best known works. Explains how he made the decisions in how he pieced together parts from separate photographs. A very unique and interesting book about Norman Rockwell and his art.
Norman Rockwell on Amazon
Norman Rockwell Links
- Norman Rockwell Museum
- This is the official website for the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
Norman Rockwell Books
Books with the illustrations/paintings of Norman Rockwell.
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Rockwell items of interest on ebay
Norman Rockwell in the News
- Officer in iconic Rockwell work dies
- By Peter Schworm Richard Clemens with ''The Runaway'' at the Norman Rockwell Museum in 2001. He was Rockwell's neighbor when he posed. Richard Clemens often said that Norman Rockwell had a gift for showing the world not as it was, but as it ought to be ...
- The Anti-Norman Rockwell
- By Jeff Eason (jeff.eason@mountaintimes.com) In his attempt to convey the uncertainty, duplicity and constant fear present in American lives, sculptor Bob Trotman considers himself to be the anti-Norman Rockwell. ?I always preferred Edward Hopper to ...
- Norman Rockwell exhibit at Heritage Museums and Gardens reveals the legendary ...
- By Jody Feinberg It's a good bet that just about every American is familiar with at least one Norman Rockwell painting. So it's especially interesting to see his technique and perspective in the new exhibit ?Norman Rockwell: Beyond the Easel? at ...
The Buzz About Norman Rockwell in Blogs
- Officer in iconic Rockwell work dies
- By Peter Schworm Richard Clemens with ''The Runaway'' at the Norman Rockwell Museum in 2001. He was Rockwell's neighbor when he posed. Richard Clemens often said that Norman Rockwell had a gift for showing the world not as it was, but as it ought to be ...
- The Anti-Norman Rockwell
- By Jeff Eason (jeff.eason@mountaintimes.com) In his attempt to convey the uncertainty, duplicity and constant fear present in American lives, sculptor Bob Trotman considers himself to be the anti-Norman Rockwell. ?I always preferred Edward Hopper to ...
- Norman Rockwell exhibit at Heritage Museums and Gardens reveals the legendary ...
- By Jody Feinberg It's a good bet that just about every American is familiar with at least one Norman Rockwell painting. So it's especially interesting to see his technique and perspective in the new exhibit ?Norman Rockwell: Beyond the Easel? at ...
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kilpatrick_int@yahoo.com it,s all for sale
Mar 31, 2011 @ 8:57 am | delete
- i have a norman rockwell sketch of bobby mcgee signed 75 norm plus christmas photo of norman rockwell and friends plus the 60yr,retrospective bio.book ,where all this way found
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ddixonart
Oct 15, 2009 @ 4:08 pm | in reply to Tami McCormick | delete
- I'm so glad you enjoyed the Norman Rockwell page. He's one of my art heroes, for sure. The page doesn't do him justice, but I enjoy honoring, remembering, and learning more about artists who have inspired me.
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Tami McCormick
Oct 15, 2009 @ 3:23 pm | delete
- Enjoying looking at a couple of my Norman Rockwell plates, I started looking for more info on Rockwell himself.
Most of the sites I checked out didn't keep my attention long, this one is a pleasant find!
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WindyWinters
Jan 3, 2009 @ 10:28 pm | delete
- I love your lens! Nice tribute to Norman Rockwell. His illustrations are quite unique! 5* Cheers! :)
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poutine
Nov 23, 2008 @ 3:20 pm | delete
- Very interesting lens. I didn't know much about norman rockwell before
but now I do.
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