Georgia O'Keefe

Artist

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

March 6, 1986- This is Juan Hamilton speaking, I wanted to inform you that Georgia O’Keeffe just died at age of 98 due to old age.

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1976-1977-I wrote a nifty book about my art career and personal life and I allowed people to make a film about me.

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1973- I just hired Juan Hamilton for a full time job, he is becoming my closest companion and business manager.

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1973-Juan Hamilton showed up at my house looking for work. I don’t know why me, but I decided to give him odd jobs.

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1972-1984-I stopped doing oil paintings, but I kept drawing charcoal paintings.

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1972- My eyesight was hit by macular degeneration, meaning I lost my central vision and only had peripheral vision

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1949- After a couple years in New York I have made the decision to permanently move to New Mexico.

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

July 13,1946- Today is a very sad day for me. I lost my husband, Alfred Stieglitz.

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1946- Had to rush home to New York, my baby, Alfred just suffered a cerebral thrombosis. Keep him in your prayers.

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1945-Bought another house and abandoned my other one. Getting renovated by Chabot.

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1940- I am growing as an artist and becoming very popular all over the world! Looking forward to the next years of my career.

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1940-Moving into my new ranch in Ghost Ranch! Really excited to finally have my own place and get some space.

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1938-Before I went back to New Mexico I got a gig in Hawaii with the Hawaiian Pineapple Company, to draw for them.

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

January 1934-I’ve finally started to paint again after I got out of the hospital. Feels good to be painting again!

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1932-Just had a severe nervous breakdown because one of my paintings was behind schedule and I’m now hospitalized until 1933

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

June 1929-I have gone on many packing trips exploring the deserts and mountains for inspiration for my paintings.

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

May of 1929-Making a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico for more inspiration for my paintings and to get away from the busy streets.

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1928-An american artist just bought six of my paintings for $25,000! Hawt dog thats a lot of berries!

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1926: I just finished painting the Black Iris III! Judy Chicago loved it and in return gave me a prominent place in the nifty Dinner Party!

[Georgia O'Keefe @keefe_georgia]

1925- I’m now known has one of the most important american artists! Obviously my paintings are ducky!