I like the way Norman saw the world.
His work was fun.
He sometimes poked gentle humor at our roots.
He never forgot the wonder of youth.
He celebrated love.
And family traditions.
And reminded us not to take ourselves too seriously.He might have staged it all, but I like his vision.
Oh I do too. He's a favourite of mine. I love the whimsy and the tenderness.
ReplyDeleteI love his paintings and portrayals of Americana...they always make me smile and bring back memories of good times past and hopes for the future!
ReplyDeletePerfect sentiment - so true this is, we need to keep our childish mind and see life from the lighter side.;)
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yes i didn't much like him when i was young, but now he just makes me roflol.
ReplyDeleteMy best wishes for Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Stephanie. Enjoy the holiday!
ReplyDeleteHe had wonderful vision. Happy Thanksgiving Stevie.
ReplyDeleteI loved looking at each and every one!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!!!!
Hope it is VERY special!
I always love his sense of humor and whimsy.
ReplyDeletehave a beautiful holiday!!
I love Rockwell as well! Of course you know I have always favored realism over impressionism. I also appreciate the way he takes his viewers back to a simpler time in life.
ReplyDeleteI love him also and didn't realized how many T-days he did. Thanks for all of those.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
I made it back! ha ha Taking a breather to stop by and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Lurve the pictures of Rockwell, he continues to move me with his craft.
ReplyDeleteI love Rockwell, too! Looks like you're doing some renovations over here! Nice!
ReplyDeleteHey, have you seen the book that's out right now with the photos of his real life models, along with the paintings? It's so cool.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Stevie.
ReplyDeleteWe don't celebrate it here and it's such a pity. It seems you have such a great time and of course the whole meaning behind it is so wonderful.
And I just love the humor in the cards.
the thing that attracts me to his work the most is the humor!
ReplyDeleteThese are such great pictures. You always come up with the best stuff. I pray you have a great Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteHe's always been one of my favorite artists/illustrators. I was thrilled to see his entire Saturday Evening post cover painting collection at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington DC one year. There was so much wonderful detail, and his colors were so vibrant.
ReplyDeleteI've always been a big Norman Rockwell fan. Love the way he captures the joy of everyday life.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful that I have finally had some time to catch up on some of my favorite blogs!...Love the movie recomendations...and love Norman Rockwell illustrations...not long ago I visited the Rockwell museum in western MA...at his old home and studio...his studio is still set up as though he could walk in and paint...
ReplyDeleteYour blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
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