Norman Rockwell - Artist Biography

Normal Rockwell is undoubtedly one of the most beloved American artists of all time. His paintings and prints are recognizable to virtually everyone, and even if you've never seen a particular Rockwell painting before, you will likely recognize it as his work at once. PosterCheckOut is proud to carry a wide range of Rockwell prints that will look great on your home or office walls.

Normal Rockwell: an American Icon
Norman Rockwell was born in New York City in 1894. He knew he wanted to be an artist from a very young age, and began his formal training at the age of 14 at the New York School of Art. After furthering his studies at the National Academy of Design and at the Art Students League, Rockwell took his talents into the real world and began his career as a commercial artist.

Rockwell was successful as an artist from the very beginning. His first commission (for a set of Christmas cards) was secured when he was only 15 years old, and he was even hired as an art director for the Boy Scouts' publication Boy's Life while he was still in his teenage years. Rockwell moved with his family to New Rochelle, New York at age 21, and here he came into contact with artists such as Howard Chandler Christy and J.C. and Frank Leyendecker.

At the age of 22, Rockwell was hired to paint his first cover for The Saturday Evening Post. He would continue to work for the magazine for an extraordinary 47 years, producing over 300 cover paintings. A distinctly American artist, Rockwell was a master at capturing the innocence and excitement of life in the United States.