Norman Rockwell Quotes on pain

Some folks think I painted Lincoln from life, but I haven't been around that long. Not quite... view

By: Norman Rockwell

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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... view

By: Norman Rockwell

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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... view

By: Norman Rockwell

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It wouldn't be right for me to clown around when I'm painting a president... view

By: Norman Rockwell

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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 I'd whip out the paints and really go to it... view

By: Norman Rockwell

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I'll never have enough time to paint all the pictures I'd like to... view

By: Norman Rockwell

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Eisenhower had about the most expressive face I ever painted, I guess. Just like an actor's. 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... view

By: Norman Rockwell

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