"My best efforts were some modern things that looked like very lousy Matisses. Thank God I had the sense to realize they were lousy, and leave Paris"
- Norman Rockwell
About this Quote
Norman Rockwell's quote reflects his self-awareness and humility as an artist. He acknowledges that his best efforts were not up to the standard of the great Matisse, and he is grateful that he had the sense to acknowledge this and leave Paris. This quote talks to Rockwell's devotion to his craft and his determination to accept criticism and learn from his mistakes. It likewise speaks with his humility and his understanding that he was not yet at the level of the terrific masters. Rockwell's quote is a suggestion that even the greatest artists have to begin someplace, which it is necessary to recognize our own restrictions and strive to improve.
This quote is written / told by Norman Rockwell between February 3, 1894 and November 8, 1978. He/she was a famous Artist from USA.
The author also have 26 other quotes.
"Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality"
"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"
