Communicate Quote by Norman Rockwell
“The view of life I communicate in my pictures excludes the sordid and ugly. I paint life as I would like it to be.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1950s, Art Magazine
Artists choose to depict idealized scenes, omitting harsh realities to inspire hope.
In simple terms: Artists paint ideal life.
Key Takeaway
Balance realism with hope.
Themes
art
idealism
perception
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- advertising
- education
- therapy
- public murals
Key Concepts
visual storytelling
psychology of optimism
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are left out?
- How does idealism affect viewers?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore necessary critique of society.
![“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.” quote by Norman Rockwell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5cc/norman-rockwell-14034_ashamed_the-balopticon-a-machine-that-projects-p_726705.jpg)
