God said if I painted it enough, I could have it.—Georgia O’Keeffe, about the Pedernal

Georgia O’Keeffe, 1918. Photo by Alfred Stieglitz, via Wikipedia Commons.

Georgia O’Keeffe’s dedication to her art, simple living, and deep attention to the cycles of nature make her a wonderful model for writers and artists. Next week I’ll be at the AROHO Retreat at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico, where O’Keeffe lived and painted the blue butte known as the Pedernal.

• Read my post about my experience at the 2011 AROHO retreat at Ghost Ranch.
• See photos of O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch home and some of her paintings, including “Road to Pedernal,” here.
• See photos of her home and studio in Abiquiu village here.
• Find out more about her home and studio; photos and visitor info here.

See more quotes about writing here.