Ron Jeremy, Vincent Van Gogh, Emily Carr, Madonna and Miles Davis are all considered artists in their own right. The lives and achievements of these men and women are common public knowledge because they're taught at school. If they're not taught from a teacher as part of the curriculum then they're learned by socializing with friends at school. This creates the misconception amongst young people that; artists who don't fall under this category just "aren't good". I would like to present one of these artists who "aren't good". Georgia O'Keeffe's story isn't one that involves a messed up childhood. She never had to fight off a drug addiction, she was never insane, and her artwork was never made through the inspiration of insanity. She was, however, a gifted child. Relatively speaking, Georgia O'Keeffe had a normal childhood. Early in her life, the theories and teachings of her mentors heavily influenced her paintings. Her art therefore, was a unique blend of abstract and representational. She was known for the purity, boldness, and clarity of her still-life compositions. After the death of her husband, she moved to New Mexico, there her paintings began to reflect the daily life of the culture there. The very land she lived on became her inspiration. Although Georgia O'Keeffe is not very popular with the new generation, she is very much worth remembering. Unlike most other women in the early 20th century, Georgia O'Keeffe did not let discrimination ruin her life. She used her art to capture the world's attention and also used it as a way to shield herself from society's problems.
             Born in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin in 1887, Georgia O'Keeffe was the second of seven children. When she a little girl, she took art lessons. Her teachers thought she was very gifted and encouraged her to paint more. After she graduated from high school, she wanted to become a...