Writing Season One

Why Georgia O'Keeffe's work inspires me

I've been asked upon occasion if there is any artist, or artists, who inspires me and my work and I can say unequivocally that there is: Georgia O'Keeffe. I have a book, "Georgia O'Keeffe-One Hundred Flowers," edited by Nicholas Callaway that I treasure - you can see it here, open to pages 6 and 7 and featuring plates 5, 6 and 7: Red Canna, 1919 Red Canna, 1919 Inside Red Canna, 1919 Why am I inspired by her work? Color. In her own words, O'Keeffe has said: "...I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't... Read more →

Antique innovations by artist Kim Finlan

"spilled milk" side view of clock Originally uploaded by Kim Finlan Mosaic artist Kim Finlan shows innovation with her newest piece, "Clock Collage," which has everything: china, stained glass, buttons, mirror, glass gems and knick knacks. She says she began with an antique clock and then let her creative imagination soar. I choose to showcase this side because I love the "spilled milk" motif. She put half of a creamer and half of a teacup and made the "milk" pour into and out of the cup and around a plate below. I love this! Click on the caption below the... Read more →