6.09.2009

O'keeffe



Georgia O'Keeffe 1887-1986

The legendary O'Keeffe famous for her Cow Skulls and abstract flowers had a much broader appeal then most realize. In my opinion, she was way ahead of her time. Here is an image of "Radiator Building, Night New York, 1927. Oil on canvas.



I fortunately saw her paintings in exhibit in San Francisco a few years back. Her brillant color palette gave me chills. Ansel Adams once said about her, "She's a very great artist. Nobody can look at a painting without being deeply effected." I have to agree. She has been one of my inspirations for many, many years and continues to do so.

2 comments:

GUGAW said...

love o'keefe! particularly her shell paintings (i think there are only a few?)...she inspired the only two large canvesses i've painted....

victoria kloch said...

oOh yes! the shell collections are wonderful. We both love the ocean. GUGAW I'd love to see your paintings posted on your blog if you get a chance.