Hello my friend, I wasn't able to read this until this morning. You have done it again. I have learned So very much from all your writings. You're all inspiring. Keep on writing my friend. I love you💜
I enjoyed this article! Observing how geographical and intellectual influences shape personality and creativity, leading to their evolution is fascinating. This happens to all of us, and incredible artists like Frida are no exception. Thank you, Jeannie!
I didn't know Frida's father was German. It's remarkable how she turned the tragedy her accident into an opportunity. Thank you for the in-depth history!
Paulette, Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying my re-cap of Celia Starh's excellent book on Frida in America. It was totally engrossing, for a Frida-lover like me.
Her story is always riveting and I'm learning so many more details thanks to you, Jeanine. The evolution of her as you've titled this piece is fascinating and it keeps me wondering as I always have wondered about people...why some people latch on to serendipitous events, grab hold, grow, evolve and why some people seem to be unaware of every wonder that passes their way. Frida seemed not to miss a thing. Thanks for another great story
Thanks Lucinda, I was lucky I stumbled onto Celia Stahr’s book. Before reading it, I didn’t know of Frida’s time and influence in San Francisco, a city I called home. The Mission District bore/bears a lot of her influence with murals even though they lived near what’s now the Financial District. But by that time, Frida was popular everywhere.
Fabulous! I learned so much more about Frida. So many insightful details and revelations about her fascinating life.
So glad you are enjoying it, Barbra!
Really Jeanine, that piece is chock full of interesting details and photos, and really "behind the scenes" stuff. Loved it!
Hello my friend, I wasn't able to read this until this morning. You have done it again. I have learned So very much from all your writings. You're all inspiring. Keep on writing my friend. I love you💜
Thank you, Micheline! Appreciate your support!
Thank you! And thanks for reading!
another interesting story! looking forward to part 3.
Thank you! Just saw your comment. Part 3 posted July 12– Frida and Diego’s Cross-Country Journey.
I enjoyed this article! Observing how geographical and intellectual influences shape personality and creativity, leading to their evolution is fascinating. This happens to all of us, and incredible artists like Frida are no exception. Thank you, Jeannie!
Thanks so much. Frida is fascinating subject matter. So artistic, unique, and she crammed so much into her short life. Stay tuned for Part 3, July 12!
Wow! What an incredible article, Jeannie! Very interesting and well written. I can't wait for the third episode.
Thanks Don! Researching Frida is always an eye opener.
I didn't know Frida's father was German. It's remarkable how she turned the tragedy her accident into an opportunity. Thank you for the in-depth history!
Thanks Daniel! Yes, so much to know about her. And I really think her supportive parents were there for her with so much love and support.
Thanks for the restack!!
Great introduction to this little-known part of Frida's life, Jeanine! Looking forward to part 3!
And thank you for the restack!
Thanks Mike! There’s so much to Frida and glad I happened onto Stahr’s book.
This is so interesting! What a remarkable woman in a remarkable period of time.
Truly Clarice. She was a remarkable woman and artist.
Wonderful post Jeanine!
Thanks David!
Another great post, Jeanine. As a longtime admirer of Frida, I so enjoy the way you paint her. 🎨
Paulette, Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying my re-cap of Celia Starh's excellent book on Frida in America. It was totally engrossing, for a Frida-lover like me.
Jeanine, thank you for this series on Frida. I've read about her life before but this series brings so much more of Frida alive for me.
Her story is always riveting and I'm learning so many more details thanks to you, Jeanine. The evolution of her as you've titled this piece is fascinating and it keeps me wondering as I always have wondered about people...why some people latch on to serendipitous events, grab hold, grow, evolve and why some people seem to be unaware of every wonder that passes their way. Frida seemed not to miss a thing. Thanks for another great story
Thanks Lucinda, I was lucky I stumbled onto Celia Stahr’s book. Before reading it, I didn’t know of Frida’s time and influence in San Francisco, a city I called home. The Mission District bore/bears a lot of her influence with murals even though they lived near what’s now the Financial District. But by that time, Frida was popular everywhere.
Frida Kahlo is one of my favorites.
I have thoroughly enjoyed your articles about her.
Thank you so much Isabel! I’ve been enjoying writing and reading about her too.