"The old, sad art colors are gone. Now I paint bright colors. I paint paintings which are happy, where children are laughing and playing with animals. I paint paradise on Earth. I still paint sadness sometimes, but there is sadness in the world, too."
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Margaret Keane, born in 1927 in Nashville, Tennessee, is an iconic American artist renowned for her distinctive paintings featuring large-eyed children and animals. Her unique style, characterized by surrealism and emotional depth, gained prominence in the 1960s, captivating art enthusiasts and sparking debates about identity and authorship, particularly during her tumultuous marriage to artist Walter Keane. Despite the challenges she faced, including years of artistic overshadowing, Margaret's resilience and passion ultimately shone through, establishing her legacy as a trailblazer in the art world.
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"Stand up for your rights and be brave, and don't be intimidated. Read your Bible. That's really given me strength, and it will give you strength. Pray, and use God's name, Jehovah. And never tell a lie, ever."
Margaret Keane