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 08/14/2008 05:05:29 AM · #1
A lot of people tell me that my photography is very much like the American artist 'Georgie O'Keefe'.

//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_O%27Keeffe
//www.artst.org/okeefe
//images.google.com.au/images?hl=en&q=Georgie+O%27Keefe&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

I had no idea who she was but can remember looking her up at 'Google' re the above web sites and can see why so many think my works it like her paintings.

Here are some of my photographic images that are similar to some of her paintings, and have comments actually saying that these images remind them of some of Georgie O'Keefe paintings.



As I said I had no idea who Georgie O'Keefe was, until some comments were made on my photos. She is not well know at all here in Australia. I now feel quite honored to have some of my images compared with her paintings.

Message edited by author 2008-08-14 07:13:42.
 08/14/2008 05:17:10 AM · #2
Fixed broken links:
//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_O%27Keeffe
//www.artst.org/okeefe
//images.google.com.au/images?hl=en&q=Georgie+O%27Keefe&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

I've had the same thought about many of your images, Shez. Not sure if I ever mentioned it. This link especially shows it...
//www.artst.org/okeefe
 08/14/2008 07:15:34 AM · #3
THANK YOU so much Ken, as you are my DPC 'Guardian Angel', but don't tell anyone.....

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Fixed broken links:
//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_O%27Keeffe
//www.artst.org/okeefe
//images.google.com.au/images?hl=en&q=Georgie+O%27Keefe&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

I've had the same thought about many of your images, Shez. Not sure if I ever mentioned it. This link especially shows it...
//www.artst.org/okeefe
08/14/2008 07:28:58 AM · #4
I knew about Georgia O'Keefe - but then, I studied a bit of Art History. She had an interesting studio out in the desert of New Mexico. One of the most important female artists of the last century. ;-Þ
 08/14/2008 07:41:25 AM · #5
I also did my 'Diploma of Art' and also 'History of Art', here in Australia, but never came accross Georgie O'Keefes work, until I joinged DPC, and had my photographic style compared to her painting style, and feel very honored indeed.

Originally posted by Pug-H:
I knew about Georgia O'Keefe - but then, I studied a bit of Art History. She had an interesting studio out in the desert of New Mexico. One of the most important female artists of the last century. ;-Þ
08/14/2008 07:59:29 AM · #6
Maybe you saw the documentary series "American Visions" by Robert Hughes. I'm sure she was featured in that. However, the series was made back in 1997... ;-Þ
 08/14/2008 08:04:58 AM · #7
No, I have not, and also that was before my DPC time. I have done some research into her paintings on the web, and like what I see, and think we have a similar eye to design and style.

Again, I an very honored to have some of my floral images compared to her style of painting, very honored indeed.

Originally posted by Pug-H:
Maybe you saw the documentary series "American Visions" by Robert Hughes. I'm sure she was featured in that. However, the series was made back in 1997... ;-Þ
08/14/2008 10:38:19 AM · #8
Historical sidenote: Georgia O'Keefe was married to Alfred Stieglitz, one of the most influential figures in the development of photography as an art form. Google him up :-)

R.
 08/14/2008 10:46:52 AM · #9
Originally posted by Pug-H:
Maybe you saw the documentary series "American Visions" by Robert Hughes. I'm sure she was featured in that. However, the series was made back in 1997... ;-Þ


oh dont say it like that. i was alive in 1997! im used to people saying 'back in the day...' and be talking about the flood of 1953 or something. your making my feel old ***grumpy face***
 08/14/2008 10:52:29 AM · #10
Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
Originally posted by Pug-H:
Maybe you saw the documentary series "American Visions" by Robert Hughes. I'm sure she was featured in that. However, the series was made back in 1997... ;-Þ


oh dont say it like that. i was alive in 1997! im used to people saying 'back in the day...' and be talking about the flood of 1953 or something. your making my feel old ***grumpy face***


Bite your tongue. The flood of 1953 is recent history for me :-)

R.
 08/14/2008 12:35:38 PM · #11
Shez, you know what you need to do? Use one of those places like LuLu (ask Judi, she knows of places) and make a calendar - a square one of course! Pick some of your best florals (that will be hard - you have TONS of outstanding shots to choose from!) and be sure to include that agave plant (this one):

I think cgino also knows a cool site to do calendars and such. Then when you get that all set up, let us know so we can order one. I'm thinking they'd also make great gifts!
 08/14/2008 02:11:32 PM · #12
Originally posted by Melethia:

Then when you get that all set up, let us know so we can order one. I'm thinking they'd also make great gifts!


That would be such a cool idea - I would love to have one for my office wall. Seriously shez, do look in to it.
 08/14/2008 02:21:22 PM · #13
Originally posted by SaraR:
Originally posted by Melethia:

Then when you get that all set up, let us know so we can order one. I'm thinking they'd also make great gifts!


That would be such a cool idea - I would love to have one for my office wall. Seriously shez, do look in to it.


i want one too, i love your stuff! your profile is defintaly my fav to browse through
 08/14/2008 02:49:34 PM · #14
Originally posted by sherpet:
THANK YOU so much Ken, as you are my DPC 'Guardian Angel', but don't tell anyone.....

Actually, we're family. ;-)

ps: I'd buy a Shez calendar!
 08/14/2008 02:50:12 PM · #15
I second all of the above.... your work is very similar and just as beautiful! I have been privileged to view a number of her original works and your work has the same spirit.

My family and I stayed at Ghost Ranch, one of Georgia O'Keefe's homes in New Mexico, September 13-14, 2001. It was a magical place, and the perfect place to be during such a stressful time for my country. We were supposed to have been flying to Alaska for my brother-in-law's wedding, but of course could not, since all planes were grounded. We sat outside at night and watched the stars - with no planes flying, it was perfectly quiet. The ranch is used for spiritual and artistic seminars now. The guest houses are small and very rustic - no phones, radios, or TV's, and the library is open for research 24 hours/day. Meals are organic and made mostly from foods grown on the ranch. We were able to stay there without reservations because scheduled seminars and reservations were canceled due to 9-11. I took lots of pictures there (all film!) and would like to go back someday with digital equipment and participate in the seminars.

I think of that time every time I see one of your wonderful images. Thank you!!!

edited to add:.... and I too would LOVE to purchase one of your calendars :)

Message edited by author 2008-08-14 14:51:16.
 08/14/2008 02:55:34 PM · #16
This one too

Message edited by author 2008-08-15 09:02:24.
 08/14/2008 04:28:27 PM · #17
Originally posted by sherpet:
A lot of people tell me that my photography is very much like the American artist 'Georgie O'Keefe'. ..............not well know at all here in Australia. I now feel quite honored to have some of my images compared with her paintings.


I made a brief survey of on-line museum collections in Australia & made searches for Georgia O'Keeffe (artist name & works)
It is quite possible the only work by Georgia O'Keeffe existing in Australia may be privately held. I could not find anything in the museum collections.

08/14/2008 11:23:05 PM · #18
Thanks everyone for your suggestion for me to have a calender made of my 'square crop' flower images. I will look into it, and let you all know.

08/14/2008 11:58:10 PM · #19
Zazzle is one of the sites where you can join up and create your own stuff
 08/14/2008 11:59:43 PM · #20
Originally posted by suemack:
Zazzle is one of the sites where you can join up and create your own stuff

Thanks, Sue - I think that was the one I was trying to think of and couldn't remember.
 08/15/2008 02:16:12 AM · #21
Cafe Press is another
 08/15/2008 10:12:32 AM · #22
There was a Georgia OKeefe exhibit here in VT last year at the Shelburne Museum- it really was so impressive- you cannot believe how amazing they look in real life !
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