Leaving Everything Behind (1967): Walked away from fame, sold all her possessions, and embarked on a two-year road trip in search of solitude.
Settling in New Mexico: Found sanctuary in the quiet vastness of the desert, drawn to its stillness and isolation.
Built Her Own Home: With no formal construction experience, she laid adobe bricks by hand and constructed her house from the ground up.
A Life Without Distraction: Lived with no electricity or phone, embracing a daily rhythm of silence, simplicity, and deep focus.
Work as Meditation: Her days followed a monastic-like discipline—early morning walks, painting, and quiet reflection.
The Desert as Rest: She saw her retreat not as an escape, but as a radical act of clarity—paring down to make space for what truly mattered.
Said No to Art World Pressures: Turned down commissions, rejected the commercial art market, and worked only when inspiration struck.