Tribute to Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell and I never met. But his art had a lot to do with me becoming an artist.
My parents had two Norman Rockwell art books in the house when I was growing up, and I loved to pour 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.
Norman Rockwell was not well respected during his own time. Many of the art elite considered him a sell-out as an artist. Said he was 'too commercial.' They probably also disrespected him for working from photographs instead of just from live sittings.
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 has been an inspiration to me.
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.
What you will find in this Rockwellian page...
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.
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.
Biography of Norman Rockwell
from Wikipedia
Norman Percevel Rockwell (February 3, 1894 - November 8, 1978) was a 20th century American painter and illustrator. His works enjoy a broad popular appeal in the United States, where Rockwell is most famous for the cover illustrations of everyday life scenarios he created for The Saturday Evening Post magazine over more than four decades. Among the best-known of Rockwell's works are the Willie Gillis series, Rosie the Riveter (although his Rosie was reproduced less than others of the day), Saying Grace (1951), and the Four Freedoms series.
Norman Rockwell on Amazon
Best of Norman Rockwell
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The Scoutmaster Art Styles Poster Print Card by Norman Rockwell, 8x10
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Norman Rockwell: An American Portrait
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Norman Rockwell, Artist & Illustrator, Buechner, 1970
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Norman Rockwell Links
- Norman Rockwell Museum
- This is the official website for the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
Norman Rockwell Books
Best of Norman Rockwell
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Norman Rockwell 2009 Wall Calendar
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102 Favorite Paintings by Norman Rockwell
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Rockwell items of interest on ebay
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Norman Rockwell in the News
- At rally, a Cub fan handles a down moment with Norman Rockwell ...
- By Jason George and Kayce Ataiyero Tribune reporters Eric Ruffin arrived at Tuesday's Cubs rally armed with a pen, a Norman Rockwell poster and plenty of ...
- Police sergeant at home hanging out at restaurant
- 11, 2001, coming back to New Hampshire was like stepping into a Norman Rockwell painting for Milford Police Sgt. Shawn Pelletier. ...
- Rockwell's America opens Nov.1
- COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Historical Center in Columbus will present Rockwell's America, the world's largest Norman Rockwell exhibit -- and the only interactive ...
The Buzz About Norman Rockwell in Blogs
- Missing Norman Rockwell
- I wasn't looking at a boy in a barber shop window, I'd suddenly been transported back to a Norman Rockwell painting, back to simpler times, some would say more innocent times. It was an inspiring moment for me. You see, Norman Rockwell ...
- October 09th, 2008 - Picturing Health: Norman Rockwell and the Art ...
- September 20-December 14Free admissionAn exhibition of Norman Rockwell's elaborate, painterly narratives created for medical advertisements, and modern-day editorial art about health by some of today's top illustrators.
- The Connoisseur by Norman Rockwell
- The Connoisseur by Norman Rockwell The Connoisseur by Norman Rockwell.
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Jewelsofawe
I've always liked his stuff. Cool lens on him. Posted September 24, 2008 |
