Monday, September 23, 2013

Blue Monday - Norman Rockwell's The Tattoo Artist

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The Ringling Museum had a special exhibit this past August when my family visited. Knowing that I am a big fan of Norman Rockwell, my granddaughter snapped this photo of "The Tattoo Artist" for me. See the Blue?


This is a humorous work. The sailor is getting a new lady's name added to a long list of crossed-out names.

The painting was used as The Saturday Evening Post cover on the March 4, 1944 issue. To read more, click here.


I really don't like tattoos, but I realize they're gaining in popularity. What's your opinion?


Happy Blue Monday!

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49 comments:

  1. Magical Mystical TeacherSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    I love Norman Rockwell's paintings, but I'd never get a "tat" for myself!

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  2. AnnesphamilySeptember 23, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    I love Norman Rockwell too! That is such a sweet and innocent picture! Have a wonderful Blue Monday! Hugs Anne

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  3. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Great painting! I've already got a tattoo - a flying bat on my shoulder, it's been with me for 21 years... :) Happy Blue Monday, dear Sally! Thank you so much for hosting each week :) Spring greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  4. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    I've always admired Norman Rockwell's artwork! he really had a sense of humor and depicted the common man and woman so well. Happy Autumn and Blue MOnday, Sally!

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  5. MariaSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    Funny artwork! We use to say here in the Philippines, 'seaman-loloko', loko here means crazy/insane. It's because seamen are notorious for having different girlfriend in every port they pass/land to. Happy Blue Monday!

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  6. HazelSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    Is the guy with the 'stethoscope' sitting on a luggage? :) That's an interesting, funny, lovely image. Yay to a thoughtful granddaughter. Happy Monday, Sally. Thanks again for hosting our blues.

    Hazel

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  7. Little Wandering WrenSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    HI Sally
    Surely a little bird Tat somewhere would be ok?!!!
    Thanks for hosting again
    Wrenx

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  8. MaschaSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    A really humorous picture (I knew the painter not yet)
    Happy blue monday :-)

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  9. Lina GustinaSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:02 AM

    Very interesting artwork.
    I also don't like tattoo!

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2013/09/visiting-train-station.html

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  10. AnniSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Oh yes, I guess the only permanent tattoo/love is "Mother" ...

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    I'm with you, I hate them with a passion!

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  12. HansHBSeptember 23, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    Lovely paintings, great blue!

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  13. Melbourne Australia PhotosSeptember 23, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Had to chuckle with this one, Sally. Times have changed and even elderly grandmothers are getting tattoos now!
    Thanks for hosting.

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  14. UnknownSeptember 23, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    Loved the pic of the painting, but I too hate tattoos with a passion. I wonder how many young women (and men) have missed out on jobs because of their "art work"

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  15. ValerieSeptember 23, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    What can I say? Humour is timeless although tastes change. Mr Rockwell was clearly a sharp observer of human nature! Thanks for hosting, Sally.

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  16. UnknownSeptember 23, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Love it. In every harbour another lady ;-)

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  17. aspiritofsimplicitySeptember 23, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    I have an original print of "Buy U.S. war bonds." I like Rockwell also

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  18. My name is RietSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    I also love Norman Rockwell's work. It seems like I have known it for ages. Happy Blue Monday Sally

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  19. JeanneSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Good morning Sally, As you can see by my post, we did go to the Gator game and it was a good one. We loved seeing our grands and we won. It was a very fast weekend for sure.

    I admire Norman Rockwell's work and I think tattoos in those days were not like today. It seems to be so much more. Especially with females. I have a hard time understanding why??? It hurts and costs a lot I am told. Yikes.
    Love, Jeanne

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  20. CailinMarieSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Norman Rockwell is amazing. I love that he used people in his hometown for models. I wonder what its like to see one of his paintings and think, "oh that's grandpa pretending to be a sailor." I think tattoos are useful for people who need to remember or express something unusual, I understand why a group of people might get one to remember serving together. But I don't understand the "fashionable ones."

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  21. LadyD PianoSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Great image with funny content by the great Norman Rockwell. Tattoos have been around for quite sometime but I'm sure seeing them more and more.

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  22. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    I'd have to be pretty blue to get a tatoo!
    Happy Blue Monday~

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    My girlfriends two brothers posed several times for Rockwell ~ Love his work ~ witty and loving ~ great post and thanks for hosting Sally ~ carol, xo

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  24. LVSeptember 23, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    I am not a tattoo person. The ones that really turn me off are all over the body. That has to hurt. How wonderful it is everyone has a chose.

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  25. AnnSeptember 23, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Norman Rockwell is one of my all time favorites. I'm not a fan of tattoos but it does seem to be a status thing. Maybe if they are real small and discreet they would be OK with me. This is such a funny pic of all of his conquests.
    Ann

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  26. UnknownSeptember 23, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    And in my opinion, Tattoo is an art as well though not all people appreciate it.
    Here, some thinks that people that has a tattoo are kinda dominant...when you see them there's a fear you'll kinda think of.

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    great painting, Norman Rockwell is amazing; Happy Monday :)

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  28. Jeannie and LindaSeptember 23, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    That Norman Rockwell is hilarious! Happy Blue Monday and thanks for hosting!

    Blessings,
    Linda and Jeannie at The French Hens Nest

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  29. JLS HallSeptember 23, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    I'm a big fan of Rockwell too, and always go when there's an exhibit around. Love his humor.

    Hope you have a great Monday!

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  30. photodougSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Norman Rockwell's artwork is a national treasure.

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  31. Sarah ~ Magnolias AtticSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    I remember waiting for the Saturday Evening Post magazine to see the next Norman Rockwell drawing! He had such a great commentary on everyday American life!
    No tattoos for me, but each of my children have one or two small ones so I'm OK with them! I know some of their friends whose arms are covered!

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  32. GranthamLynnSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Cool pic. Thanks for inviting us for Blue Monday. Have a good week.
    Sherry

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  33. KarenSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    A Rockwell classic! I have a tat, just a small one. Thanks for hosting Sally.

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  34. HannahSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Norman Rockwell is such a good artist, and so insightful. I wouldn't personally get a tattoo but they are sure popular with the younger generation.

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  35. Denise @ secondtimearoundfindsSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Rockwell left us with some terrific slices of life. Thanks for hosting Sally.
    Denise

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  36. Grandmother WrenSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    I don't care much for tattoos either, but our kids seem to think they're a good idea. I wonder if they'll regret it someday?
    I do like Norman Rockwell!
    Happy Blue Monday, Sally

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  37. LeoviSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Funny, I like this original composition!

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  38. Denise @ secondtimearoundfindsSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Sorry Sally, forgot to click on update after I put the link in my drafted posts. Done now.
    Denise

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  39. ShelaSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    I joined your BM meme! Have a wonderful week ahead, more power to you!

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  40. NeesieSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Happy Blue Monday Sally,
    It's my first visit here today but I have been enjoying Little Wandering Wrens posts so I decided I'm come across to visit ;D
    I love the painting and had a giggle at the sailours expression.
    I wanted to post some blue sky because here in the North East of Scotland it might be my last!
    I'll keep my fingers crossed :D
    Thanks for letting me join in the fun and I'm off now to see all the other posts...I think I may be gone some time!

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  41. joyh82September 23, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    My Mom is a big fan of Norman Rockwell too! Happy Monday Sally :)

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  42. MarleenSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    That is such a funny painting! Happy blue monday, Sally.

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  43. aspiritofsimplicitySeptember 23, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    oops! you must have missed my comment this morning. At 7:10 I commented that I love Rockwell and that I have an original print of "Buy U.S. war bonds"

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  44. jesh StGSeptember 23, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Norman Rockwell is one of my fave American artists - so humorous and witty!
    Sally I put 2 thumbnails in.
    The 2nd is from my artblog
    http://watercolorsfromjeshstg.blogspot.com but I can't get the image up on your site - it's no. 56
    Sorry!
    Have a great week!

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  45. SalmagundiSeptember 23, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    I'm not a fan of tatoos - always told the kids that if they ever got a tatoo that it better not be with my money and it better be somewhere I can't see it. Norman Rockwell does have a way making a tatoo humerous, however. Take care. Sally

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  46. ❀~Myrna~❀September 23, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Happy Blue Monday! I Love his paintings!

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  47. Jackie McGuinnessSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    I love Rockwell also and this is a new painting to me!!

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  48. BarbaraSeptember 24, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Hey Sally, Thanks for dropping by a while ago, I am making a real effort to come back to blogging...I am working with Karen on a new blog design and will be anxious to return to visiting.

    Barbara

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  49. Wendy AnnabethSeptember 27, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Fun blog! I'm a new GFC follower :)I wouldn't get a tattoo but I have seen some really beautiful ones on some friends of mine :)

    P.S. I'm hosting a giveaway that you might be interested in!
    www.domesticsweetheart.com

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Sally