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

~Norman Rockwell

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Here in New England, the character is strong and unshakable.

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Right from the beginning, I always strived to capture everything I saw as completely as possible.

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I'm not going to be caught around here for any fool celebration. To hell with birthdays!

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Some people have been kind enough to call me a fine artist. I've always called myself an illustrator. I'm 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.

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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 somebody's mother.

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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.

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I'm the oldest antique in town.

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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.

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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.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Artist

Born: February 3rd, 1894

Died: November 8th, 1978

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