Norman Rockwell

By: Liza Goss

Vital Statistics

• Nationality: United States• Born: New York on Feb. 3rd

1894• Died: Stockbridge

Massachusetts Nov. 8th 1978• He took a stand against

prejudice, inequality, and stereotypes.

Key Historical Events

• World War 1• Entering into the U.S Navy• His inspiration was life in America at the time so

anything going on would have influenced his art work.

Key Personal Events • When his first post cover

appeared, the U.S entered into World War 1

• Norman Rockwell joined the U.S navy for about one year, during his time in the navy he painted

• Married twice• Lacked a carefree boyhood,

could be why he prefers painting boys.

Stylistic Traits • Favorite things to draw in

order: boys, old people, girls, teenagers.

• Uses earthy colors• Draws what you would see

everyday nothing out of the ordinary

• Before making final copy do a draft in charcoal

• One main focus in the piece• Always draws people

The Rockwell Recipe 1) Conceive the idea

2) Get it approved by art editor.3)Choose model or models 4)Gather props5)Pose, then later photograph model.6)Do a series of small studies to work out ideas.7)Make charcoal layout the size of the canvas.8)Do a color sketch the exact size of the final reproduction.9) Prepare the canvas.10)Transfer the charcoal sketch to canvas.11)Do the under painting in pure monochromatic strokes.12)Lay in color.13)Do the final painting with oil paint.