Commonplaces never become tiresome. It is we who become tired when we cease to be curious and appreciative.

The view of life I communicate in my pictures excludes the sordid and ugly. I paint life as I would like it to be.

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was an American artist and illustrator.  His works were published in magazines, advertisements, covers, calendars, and so much more.  He accurately displayed the essence of American life.