tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post8015569237798600197..comments2024-03-29T11:31:33.795-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: Norman Rockwell and the Art of ScoutingJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-23979791911431909882017-02-06T23:21:49.987-05:002017-02-06T23:21:49.987-05:00I love the Scout photos by him. I have seen a few...I love the Scout photos by him. I have seen a few, but these are all wonderful! I loved learning that he used people that he knew to pose for him. Didn't realize that he worked for the Boy Scouts. Fun post! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-76109106501328832052017-02-04T14:41:09.068-05:002017-02-04T14:41:09.068-05:00I went to a Norman Rockwell show here in London an...I went to a Norman Rockwell show here in London and even though he made his name as an illustrator, I think that in another period (when people had a different idea of what constitutes "art") he would have been considered a major artist. His problem seems to be that he did not challenge the status quo but many major artists in history have not done that, so I suspect in years to come Rockwell's name will not fade. I always admire his technical skill. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-28591492714182373112017-02-03T15:54:13.385-05:002017-02-03T15:54:13.385-05:00I loved seeing these paintings Jeanie especially w...I loved seeing these paintings Jeanie especially with you (and Paul!) as our own personal tour guide pointing out exactly where to look and what is of note. Who'd have thought to look at the differences in the stairs from top to bottom? Fabulous that the museum had free entry as well! Your camera has done a good job with the quality of the photos especially as it looks quite dark inside in some places.<br />Wren xLittle Wandering Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461692611319918593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-29194134994586648492017-02-03T07:43:13.175-05:002017-02-03T07:43:13.175-05:00My favorite Rockwell piece still is Rosie the Rive...My favorite Rockwell piece still is Rosie the Riveter, one of those Saturday Evening Post covers. His version is so much stronger than the one most people know, which is kind of interesting. In this group, the old sailor is wonderful -- and doesn't he do a wonderful job of capturing animal expressions and behavior? I always say I'm a cat person rather than a dog person, but I love his dogs.<br /><br />I don't know if you caught the connection, but the Cimarron grasslands that the good Mr. Sibley surveyed his way across are, of course, named for the Cimarron river. In fact, the Santa Fe trail cut relatively near Cimarron, New Mexico, and the Philnont Scout Ranch. It's a neat connection.shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-78060922073090833572017-02-03T05:15:31.250-05:002017-02-03T05:15:31.250-05:00TJ & I have always loved the work of Norman Ro...TJ & I have always loved the work of Norman Rockwell... this was just stunning to see! Amazing to see the richness of details in the work, having only seen photos of many things. This was a treat, Jeanie :) ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-10062804537695003582017-02-02T15:22:33.779-05:002017-02-02T15:22:33.779-05:00Norman Rockwell paintings are delightful. I'v...Norman Rockwell paintings are delightful. I've always liked them, Jeanie, especially the holiday ones. And I can see why that last picture is your favorite. Love the red plaid on the little boy. :)<br /><br />Happy February!<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-65601312487436610222017-02-02T04:00:01.391-05:002017-02-02T04:00:01.391-05:00Love me some Rockwell. I have a poster that was on...Love me some Rockwell. I have a poster that was on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post. It's in the style of Rockwell, but the artist was Frances Tipton Hunter. It's of a boy and his dog -- Double Trouble is the name. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-53415387692921866472017-02-02T03:55:18.953-05:002017-02-02T03:55:18.953-05:00Such amazing minute details in the pictures. Thank...Such amazing minute details in the pictures. Thanks for these photos. Nasreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10903012810404786521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-80952498633986312022017-02-01T17:42:28.107-05:002017-02-01T17:42:28.107-05:00Rockwell's work is a dream and and idea. Beaut...Rockwell's work is a dream and and idea. Beautifully crafted from each sinewy muscle of a fit America, to the detail of the wall paper. It all tells so much. LOVE IT!Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-4748875886401524912017-02-01T17:23:52.192-05:002017-02-01T17:23:52.192-05:00Such an American icon! How fabulous to see his wor...Such an American icon! How fabulous to see his work in person!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215845240444922556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-21736588627110819962017-02-01T13:24:16.622-05:002017-02-01T13:24:16.622-05:00What a wonderful experience to get to see his work...What a wonderful experience to get to see his work.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-7843205953756390712017-02-01T12:38:28.496-05:002017-02-01T12:38:28.496-05:00Thanks Jeanie for having me come along for this ex...Thanks Jeanie for having me come along for this exhibit...I also love Rockwell and always felt bad that he was often dismissed as a fine artist. Also love all the colorful details about his life and the paintings...it brings it all to life. Doodle Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780923804747148925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-37259045150114091752017-02-01T11:25:09.906-05:002017-02-01T11:25:09.906-05:00I do love Norman Rockwell's paintings. We onc...I do love Norman Rockwell's paintings. We once visited his studio and home and it was quite a treat. How special to meet this tour guide too and to see this Boy Scout art.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-89819905001434664092017-02-01T10:54:58.254-05:002017-02-01T10:54:58.254-05:00This museum has been on our bucket list. With a po...This museum has been on our bucket list. With a portion of it now moving and our boy just around the corner from making Eagle Scout we really MUST go. Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-57371885283055743072017-02-01T09:12:30.137-05:002017-02-01T09:12:30.137-05:00Norman Rockwell's body of work is fabulous. We...Norman Rockwell's body of work is fabulous. We visited the NR Museum on a trip to New England several years ago in Stockbridge MA. However, I did not realize his extensive work for the BSA. Lucky you to have the docent who actually knew him in those years he worked for them!Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-8567841616195780232017-02-01T09:10:12.529-05:002017-02-01T09:10:12.529-05:00I love Norman Rockwell's work! My favorite of...I love Norman Rockwell's work! My favorite of what you shared was the welcome home picture. Love that the cat is in on the action! He is such a talented artist!! And that guide sounds phenomenal. How cool that he is still volunteering at age 90!Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-70565169368592953592017-02-01T09:07:52.127-05:002017-02-01T09:07:52.127-05:00 I remember enjoying his Saturday Evening Post cov... I remember enjoying his Saturday Evening Post covers. Did you go to the Rockwell museum when you were in the Berkshires?Joanne Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759522152058279949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-19555053684143262992017-02-01T09:01:57.232-05:002017-02-01T09:01:57.232-05:00Jeanie, I am a big fan, love his work. We have a b...Jeanie, I am a big fan, love his work. We have a big coffee table book with some of his gorgeous work. If i were in the area I would take it in and I would request your tour guide. Guides with first hand knowledge make the best guides. Thanks for sharing this great post!The French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-59107845434348218412017-02-01T08:59:29.004-05:002017-02-01T08:59:29.004-05:00I am with you I love his work..his attention to pe...I am with you I love his work..his attention to perfect detail..yet keeping charm and personality..often I find perfect..uninteresting..his art instills feelings..and yet it is perfect..the expressions..the movement ..the colors..♥<br />And your guide♥La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-79031634347728050172017-02-01T05:53:24.558-05:002017-02-01T05:53:24.558-05:00Great post . . .
I would "go see" if in ...Great post . . .<br />I would "go see" if in Dallas . . .<br />My mother was fond of Rockwell . . .<br />I have some of her Saturday Evening Post photo collections.<br />I love his art of detail, color and clarity.<br />Noticed the stair differences you mentioned.<br />Wonderful review in photos and description.<br />Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-52011007839809932092017-02-01T00:07:12.369-05:002017-02-01T00:07:12.369-05:00I have always loved Norman Rockwell, and have cale...I have always loved Norman Rockwell, and have calendar of his works that were reproduced from 2003. To see this exhibit would be wonderful. He showed a simpler life, when the entire family was involved, not just the scouts. This must have been a wonderful exhibit for you and Rick to share.<br /><br />BTW, the Boy Scouts are now accepting transgender boys. Let's hope Trump doesn't fire the CEO of the Boy Scouts of America. Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-28661127181954159052017-01-31T20:39:26.451-05:002017-01-31T20:39:26.451-05:00Wow. Who knew Normal Rockwell did so many scouting...Wow. Who knew Normal Rockwell did so many scouting pieces. They are really amazing. He was such a talented guy, and of course, so many people remember him. I wonder if that would bring him solace after those critics put him down. Have you ever been to the Normal Rockwell museum in Western Massachusetts? I have never been there but you have me thinking it might be worth checking it out. Happy mid-week. Hugs-ErikaMy name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-91182007255081040282017-01-31T20:27:48.048-05:002017-01-31T20:27:48.048-05:00Rockwell was one of a kind. To look at his work, ...Rockwell was one of a kind. To look at his work, one would never guess he suffered from depression.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-8862241726434532692017-01-31T19:44:12.652-05:002017-01-31T19:44:12.652-05:00Oh, how I love to see Norman Rockwell's work! ...Oh, how I love to see Norman Rockwell's work! Did you know his museum is in Stockbridge, Mass? We been a couple of times and learned that his subjects were the folks from Stockbridge. He kinda put Stockbridge on the map. Love the heart and soul of his work. You're on your way to famous my friend! Thanks for poppign in to see me.<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-29170321374080250062017-01-31T17:57:43.893-05:002017-01-31T17:57:43.893-05:00I love Rockwell. Thank you for sharing all of the...I love Rockwell. Thank you for sharing all of these with us!<br /><br />When I think of what our flag means, I always think of the little girl, protected by the National Guard, on her way in to school. That's what our country means to me. We take care of the vulnerable, and see to it that they can get an education. The Problem We All Live With.I need orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819543886910857718noreply@blogger.com