“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.” PeopleKnowsGivingTryingKindHas BeensArtEnoughArtistDifferencesFineTypeProfessionNot SureCall MeFine ArtsIllustratorsFine ArtistsBest Art Book:Norman Rockwell: Mini Masterpieces Source: Norman Rockwell: Mini Masterpieces
“The Balopticon [a machine that projects photos on canvas to trace the lines] is an evil, inartistic, habit-forming, lazy and vicious machine! It also is a useful, time-saving, practical and helpful one. I use one often-and am thoroughly ashamed of it. I hide it whenever I hear people coming.” PeopleUseEvilLinesHabitProjectsMachinesPracticalsSavingAshamedLazyHelpfulCanvasVicious Author:Norman Rockwell
“I can take a lot of pats on the back. I love it when I get admiring letters from people. And, of course, I'd love it if the critics would notice me, too.” PeopleIfsI CanArtistCoursesLettersCriticsAdmiringNotice Me Author:Norman Rockwell
