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Weekends with O'Keeffe
by C. S. MERRILL

One of the most important things about O'Keeffe is her attention.  She gives complete attention to all details.  In her house one is surrounded by thoughtful beauty.

She [O'Keeffe] says her success isn't due to talent so much as nerve and hard, hard work plus a sort of simplifying, deciding, limiting, giving up some things in favor of painting.

When she works, she works for a whole day at a time.  She walks, does rolfing exercises, stays informed, and creates and eats carefully.

How could I ever possibly leave my work with Miss O'Keeffe?  She seems to teach me a new secret when I'm not even aware of what's going on until much later.