Georgia O’Keeffe

wiki O’Keeffe
wikiQuote O’Keeffe
Artstory.org O’Keeffe
Biography.com on O’Keeffe
“Georgia O’Keeffe talks about her life” videos: Part 1 (discussion of skulls, might be nice to show in class), Part2, Part3. These videos appear to be from a PBS American Masters episode. (I was not able to view the entire video, but it seems it’d be quite worthwhile. -MB)
O’Keeffe Museum video
Quick documentary video
GeorgiaOkeeffe.net – has great quotes and paintings to focus on
Recent auction sets record!
O’Keeffe at the Art Inst. of Chicago

Presentation:

Consider dressing all in black, as Georgia O’Keeffe often did.
O’Keeffe Prezi
Presentation Script
Teacher handout (optional)
BOOK: My Name is Georgia by Jeanette Winter (a wonderful book to read to kids instead of a formal presentation with the Prezi)
BOOK: Through Georgia’s Eyes by Rachel Rodriguez (another amazing book to read to kids)

theartofed.com big flower
art for small hands big flower – good one!
nice example of color gradation on a flower
neat idea using a viewfinder
oil and chalk pastel flowers
Using real flowers is highly recommended. Silk flowers do not have the same shading as a real flower, no matter how realistic. Remember to submit an expense voucher.