A Morning with Norman Rockwell
4 February 2027 at 10:30:00
Moor Park Mansion, Rickmansworth
Booking closes:
21 January 2027
Norman Rockwell, self portrait c. 1920, charcoal on paper
BOOKING FOR THIS EVENT IS EXPECTED TO OPEN IN AUGUST
A celebrated and prolific twentieth century American painter and illustrator, famous around the world for the cover illustrations of scenes of everyday life which he created for The Saturday Evening Post, Norman Rockwell’s work has for this reason alone probably been seen by a larger audience than any other artist in History. In addition, during his professional life he met and painted many of the most famous people of the mid twentieth century.
Today there is little debate about Rockwell’s technical competence, but that does not explain the continuing popularity of his work and the fact that when on rare occasions his paintings do come to auction they sell for millions of dollars. So, what is it that gives his paintings such acclaim?
This morning, John Ericson will first explore for us the boundary between ‘art’ and ‘illustration’ (even Rockwell said he was not sure of the difference!) and examine Rockwell’s methods of working, before looking at Rockwell the man and analysing a range of his immense output.
Timings for the Event
10.30 First Lecture
11.30 Tea/Coffee and Biscuits
12.00 Second Lecture
13.00 Buffet Lunch
John Ericson
John Ericson has been a popular speaker on the Arts Society circuit in the UK and Europe for the past decade, as well as a frequent visitor to the societies in Australia and New Zealand. He was formerly a lecturer at the University of Bath, where he was Director of Studies in the School of Education with responsibility for the professional development of teachers. He has worked extensively overseas as an educational consultant and has developed a particular interest in presentation skills, including the role of pictures in learning and the appropriate use of PowerPoint.
As well as the presentations he has developed from his professional background, he offers talks on an eclectic range of topics that are derived from his diverse interests and enthusiasms, such as Art Inspired by Wine, Visual Illusions in Art and The Shakers of North America. All his talks are entertaining, highly informative, very well illustrated and presented with warmth and humour.