Georgia O’Keeffe's early artistic endeavors profoundly shaped her career in modern art. Initially influenced by the New York art scene, she explored abstraction and the relationship between nature and art. Her experiences teaching art and developing her unique style, particularly with flowers and landscapes, garnered attention for their bold colors and sensual forms. O’Keeffe's travels to New Mexico introduced new cultural landscapes that inspired her work. This combination of personal exploration and artistic experimentation helped her emerge as a leading figure in the American modernism movement, fostering a lasting impact on future artists.