The Deadline Norman Rockwell Analysis
In this painting “The Deadline” (Artist Facing Blank Canvas) painted in 1938 by Norman Rockwell, the artist illustrates a moment when the painter is confused on what to do next. The controversy in the painting shows how the painter have gathered all of the necessary tools but needs to come up with a game plan to get the ball rolling. Most of the time when an artist is viewed they have already come up with a creative idea for a painting but this particular artist is having some struggles on an idea to get on track. Rockwell tells the story about why procrastination can be a bad choice. He understands the conflict between the importances of the artists meeting the deadline but maybe the situation could have been more beneficial if she had done
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The portrait may have to meet a certain criteria and they may be why she seems a bit unorganized and frustrated. The paperwork on the desk and floor both has a connection to the artist which could be determined a mess. Her hands are placed to create a diagonal line that almost can be a major focus point. The diagonal line of the painter’s hands divides the painting into two parts. The lower portion of the painting is the papers scattered and the painting materials which suggests clutter and unorganized while the upper portion imply she may be debating on ideas. Again, this creates the narrative of when there is a deadline in place prepare ahead because too much time is better than not having enough time. To be able to plan ahead and have extra time that way if there are corrections that need to be made you have time to do so. Another main focus the author may be portraying to the audience was if looking closely at the top left of the canvas found hanging is the big red tag labeled “due date”. The notice could serve as a reminder but also be the extra push the artist needs to meet the important deadline. A key factor to use when preparing for a major project is to keep the due date in mind, prepare ahead of time, be organized, and understand the instructions clearly. Comparing and contrasting the tools listed the painter did not do any of the above
The portrait may have to meet a certain criteria and they may be why she seems a bit unorganized and frustrated. The paperwork on the desk and floor both has a connection to the artist which could be determined a mess. Her hands are placed to create a diagonal line that almost can be a major focus point. The diagonal line of the painter’s hands divides the painting into two parts. The lower portion of the painting is the papers scattered and the painting materials which suggests clutter and unorganized while the upper portion imply she may be debating on ideas. Again, this creates the narrative of when there is a deadline in place prepare ahead because too much time is better than not having enough time. To be able to plan ahead and have extra time that way if there are corrections that need to be made you have time to do so. Another main focus the author may be portraying to the audience was if looking closely at the top left of the canvas found hanging is the big red tag labeled “due date”. The notice could serve as a reminder but also be the extra push the artist needs to meet the important deadline. A key factor to use when preparing for a major project is to keep the due date in mind, prepare ahead of time, be organized, and understand the instructions clearly. Comparing and contrasting the tools listed the painter did not do any of the above