Margaret Keane, Painter Behind Tim Burton’s ‘Big Eyes’ | KQED Arts

[@PunkyPink85]

She seems like such a sweet, kind soul. So talented.

[@gardensofthegods]

May she rest in peace she died at the ripe old age of 94

[@wickywoo1635]

She was painting big eyes before anime made it cool.

[@moonstarr8053]

Big eyes were everywhere in 1960s. Anime copied it

[@wickywoo1635]

moon starr That's what I was implying.

[@wickywoo1635]

***** That's what I was implying.

[@lavenderdemonwolf839]

+serina18saysfucktheUSA LavSaysFuckSerina

[@wickywoo1635]

fuck yourself

[@rexmundi2237]

Margaret Keane isn't the first woman this has happened to. Men have been taking credit for the achievements of women for centuries. :)

[@dongerpholopey583]

Rex Mundi i'm sure it does but it happens to women far more, and once we fix this, we may concentrate on the others

[@catejoshua6017]

Sadly :(

[@catejoshua6017]

Sadly :(

[@amyp4752]

Right? Breaks my heart every time she says "I was weak" in this interview. Honey you weren't weak, you were just being abused :(

[@madmystic3457]

Albert Einstein as an instant..

[@saywhatagainidareyouidoubl7698]

The movie is sooo underrated Critics bash the movie because the character of Walter being too over the top but this woman who knew how he was in REAL LIFE said he was exactly like that how can you criticize someone acting like the person acted in real life? ughh i fucking Hate Critics some times they don't have fucking idea

[@men_del12]

well, I mean they thought they are critizing so...but yeah it can't be precise.

[@pyxn420]

Overexageration is usually cringe but in this movie it REALLY works well. Even if Walter wasn't like that in real life, at least it helps us see how he seemed to behave in Margaret's perspective. The anger and helplessness felt throughout the movie gets amplified. As far as I know I don't usually get very emotional over movies so yeah.

[@globalheartwarming]

I believe her. Abusers are that bad. It's one of the main points of the film.

[@SunKissedKrissy]

This woman has a beautiful inner spirit that radiates outwards onto her paintings. Viva la arts!

[@igameinrooms4337]

Thats so cringy ViVa La ArTs

[@kamiartissi8594]

This movie was great as witnesses aren't in many movies and im glad they didnt take out the witness part as that's an important part of her story! I also am a witness and enjoy art so this is a real interesting painting

[@anniegaffney8378]

As you know, JW is a religion that puts men over women. How could she remain there after what she had been through?

[@honjabee]

I'm a Jehovah's Witness and I wanted to watch this movie just because I like Amy Adams and the movie looked interesting WELL when the Witness popped up I was so surprised. I'm so glad she's a sister and the movie/real life story took a turn I wasn't expecting. It turns out my family and I have had a magnet of one of her painting of paradise on are fridge for years. Even says KeenLook (one of her distributes on the back). Movie was even better than I though.

[@yese3064]

@YasQueen205 we don't judge poeple on there sexually but we don't support the movement either.

[@rshopperocarolan7082]

Thank you Mrs Ronaldo713. In Hawaii the friends had plates. They said she was lovely with her talents and knowledge of the future. I have a rare painting either someone copied on canvas of a Big Eye. I remembered when the paintings were everywhere. Now is the time to learn how to paint with all of following the instructions we have been told from New York. Its a pleasure to see your post.

[@Davy.J.Y]

What an amazing story. The movie is a must see, I think one of Tim Burtons best:)

[@randkamal6889]

I saw the movie yesterday and it brought me here ha ha . Just an amazing story

[@exceptionaltalentspc4954]

Such a wonderful artist...!! I watched her movie today. I can see how her personality and kind heart would make her a subject of manipulation, control and abuse. So glad her work was eventually recognized. It's upsetting to know that Walter never went to jail for deceiving the whole world and stealing from her.

[@gardensofthegods]

Quite a story . May she rest in peace . I wish that back when her husband was stealing her work and forcing her to work 16 hours a day that she instead would have started telling him that her hand was starting to hurt and cramp up and that she couldn't paint as much ... that way he would have gotten less work out of her to steal . And I wish that while he was out selling the artwork she would have been talking to Gallery dealers and proving to them that she is the actual painter and not her husband .

[@StephanieLoveful]

after revealing her story, im positive you can outline alot of Margets feelings at 1955-1965 in her paintings. the yellow girl in here feels like she is sheltered from the world in a clastrophobic way, Like marget herself wws during this decade, Im sure the "tears" in some paintings mirrors her own tears, not to be able to take credit for her art.. i can imagine how much her inner emotions must have been in a foggy state at that moment. Im also, sadly, after watchin BiG Eyes has a though of what if... It was the 50s, it was a mans world, and if Marget sold her painting from start would she ever gained the publicity and fame as Walter did? I feels wrong to even think in this way, but I still can't let go what good this (fraud) did for womans status. As after 1965 this painting had a world known reputation and Marget just walks out and says,.. it wasnt a man made thing, its a woman made thing. I also get a feeling the whole paintings by Marget during 1955-65 reprsent her marriage with Walter... as she being the lonely girl who cries but can only tell the horrible truth throughout her eyes. It was just one of world most twisted mystery, in my eyes.

[@ac-jn1iq]

Just bc he made them popular doesn’t mean he made the paintings themselves. Maybe she wouldn’t have been as famous, but she would have ownership of her own work without lying and being abused….which is more important ??? Fame or your own sanity and rights ??

[@ewanoxborrow1024]

If I had the money, I'd love to buy some of her work, it's truly amazing

[@kimfrank2417]

I think the prints are cheaper

[@gardensofthegods]

When I was a kid back in the sixties a lot of people had her artwork in their homes ... the prints of course . We had one of a little black and white tabby cat looking straight out at you with those big sad eyes .

[@sheilamore3261]

Bless her heart she’s been through so much she come to know the truth and now she’s helping others to know the truth about God bless your heart Margaret may Jehovah God bless you I have always wanted one of your paintings I got one I don’t know how I got it through stuff somebody gave me but you have always been a wonderful artist great pictures I love your artwork you’re awesome I absolutely love the movie too🥰🙏💜💙❤️💕💕💕💕

[@carissacoats4824]

Awesome paintings!!! She is an amazing sister! She is one of the best artists in the world!!!!

[@allisonpolls8360]

Love her work!! She is an amazing sister, glad that we can call her one!! We should all go see the movie together "Big Eyes" it was awesome!

[@carissacoats4824]

Cool. Whenever you want.

[@gardensofthegods]

She died today at the ripe old age of 94

[@vanityrae83]

I would love to own a piece of her art

[@Marguerite21]

Amazing interview with the real Margaret Keane. I so look forward to seeing the movie Big Eyes that's all about her.:)

[@sarahwhiteley1474]

God bless you and your daughter so glad you're happy now.

[@whm-hr9di]

Saw this movie three times, as each time wanted to take others to see it as was so good, and put J.W.s in a favourable light.

[@MacPherson-no7oe]

I read your story, (in the Awake, I think it was), years ago. Can't wait to meet you in The New World Sister Keane. Maybe you can teach me to paint. Right now I struggle with "stick figures"! I very seldom go to see movies anymore, but I'm looking forward to seeing this one. Take care sister, D.

[@prislaem3838]

MacPherson100000 we have the same last name...well it's spelt a little different but still the same! Yay!!!

[@1hopefulman240]

I went to see the movie today and I highly recommend it. Great movie! Very inspirational! Way to go Margaret!

[@Meekseek]

No one should steal anothers work as their own, I'm so happy for Margaret Keane and her daughter.

[@ericayoung8389]

She is sooo talented

[@ImaginationInk.]

I love you MARGARET you are the best

[@alanaeileen8978]

Margaret Keane is my stepmother. I am so proud of her I could burst! I know my dad is looking down from heaven, with a big cigar in one hand and a golf club in the other, just bursting with more love than ever for her. I can't wait to see the movie!

[@DA-qn3id]

Is your father Dan Mcguire?

[@awkwardguy8238]

I don't think that lines up with her beliefs..

[@susanwitkowski3209]

Thank you Margaret! I love going to the Assembly Hall in Casa Grande and seeing your paintings!

[@bunnyfish714]

My mother had a couple of her prints hanging in our living room,as a young boy I had some strange attraction to them

[@karinyork5688]

Thank you Margaret for sharing your paintings with us.

[@theresapotter]

Such a magnificent talent. She deserved to be recognized for her work.

[@kxmode]

We always ask brothers and sister, "so how did you come into the truth?" It awesome to watch a movie showing how one sister become one of Jehovah's Witness. To hear Jehovah's name on film is a rare delight. :)

[@kerrybrewer7646]

" The truth'.....HAHAHAHAHA, that's hilarious!

[@55ense5imulation4]

"So...how did you hear of this cult meeting?"

[@user-zv9no2my6j]

she is so lovely, humble and brave

[@TheRobinRedbreast]

I feel like an idiot because I didn't know this story before now. I just watched the movie "Big Eyes" and it wasn't until the end that I realized it was a true story. I immediately came to find information online and found this video. Wow. Thank you so very much for posting this video. Now, I HAVE to find one of her paintings and buy it.... IF I can afford one or even a print.

[@mashoeshoem5919]

Robin Redbreast my sentiments exactly

[@pennykent5687]

At least you're the inquisitive, curious, "seek it out," type. These are the best kind of people (in MY opinion). That means you're not mentally lazy like a lot of people these days. Seek, and yea shall find (the truth).👍😀 P. S. By the way, Love your name.😉😃♥️🙏📖

[@gardensofthegods]

When I was a kid in the '60s so many people we knew had her prints in their home and we had the one of the black and white tabby cat with the big sad eyes

[@gardensofthegods]

By the way she died this weekend at the age of 94

[@heidiannemorris]

*_Children's eyes are bigger, but I made them even BIGGER_* I enjoyed this interview with Margaret Keane. You might like it too :) Trailer for the movie *Big Eyes* is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKmnaqiKoc1onqs #forsharing

[@anneshields2010]

What a lovely lady hope she’s well and still painting her cute sad eyed kids

[@skeleton_nc8075]

i really want her paintings i love her 😍😍 she is so creative

[@alexandraluster6185]

I would love to have one of her paintings. They're so pretty and so cute!

[@specializedchemicals6669]

I can care less that she's a Jehovah's Witness, her art is FANTASTIC. The first to make/do the big eyes.

[@Gertyprunes69]

Specialized Chemicals what's wrong with being a jw?

[@sanjuanitaleal9762]

Biografia de nuestra hermana Margaret Keane Despertad 22.10.1975 pagina 12 en el cine 25.12.2014 BENDITO SEA MI PADRE JEHOVA.

[@superstarrrx]

Wow,the movie"Big Eyes" was based on a true story.

[@ardie554]

Respect for putting up the fight! Gongrats on your victory.

[@sheilamore3261]

Oh I love this May Jehovah God bless you💕

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

I always loved her Big Eye art for many years. I saw one in my friends apt. I feel so much when I see them... Such lovely art.

[@aaronying4989]

So beautiful and inspiring.

[@stillayl]

That painting of the smilng girl and the crying girl reminds me of the masks of comedy and tragedy.

[@PlanetRockJesus]

This is one of my favorite movies. Top 20. It's just done so well.

[@prislaem3838]

We had a print of one of her paintings of children and animals in Paradise hanging in the overflow room at our Hall, and it was so eerie looking! However, the more I saw it the more it grew on me! I haven't seen the movie as yet, but I am looking forward to it!

[@gardensofthegods]

She died today

[@eduardochavacano]

This film which i only discovered this year is so amazing. id love to paint like this. Glad I knew nothing about the film when i saw it.

[@sheilamore3261]

Oh my goodness I just love this video you’re my sister my spiritual sister I found that out later I couldn’t believe it bless your heart girl bless your heart Jehovah love you🥰💕

[@andiecalderon487]

I was really surprised when i found out that she was a sister it made me happy plus it mkes jehova happy

[@lynnealuebben1967]

I just adore her. Nothing I think has moved me more than the movie about her and her families life in a long time. I watched it twice in one night because I was so fascinated by her story.

[@apersonsm]

Aww! I loved this interview. She's such a strong woman.m

[@NewyorkNewyork57]

Beautiful Lady Margaret.

[@2373mj]

I wish I could paint like that

[@rhondadavis5387]

She is one of my favorite artist, and I am so glad she finally got what she deserved as an artist. What beautiful unique paintings.

[@vana3426]

dabull136 Believe what you believe, but please keep in mind that a woman like this found comfort and the courage to stand up because of our religion. And Rod Bender, it was rather inaccurate to call our religion a cult as a cult is a belief or small group that does sinister things.

[@kerrybrewer7646]

It is a cult, you are just one their blind seep

[@kerrybrewer7646]

@@spam_down_b8350 I was a born and raised witness. Baptized at 13. Now, your kind would call me Apostate.

[@kerrybrewer7646]

A cult is a group of people that are brainwashed into blindly follow the leader, the leader in this being the governing body, a few old fart's sitting in brooklyn , making up new rules as they see fit. Yes, JW is very much a cult!

[@sparklecanada0112]

😢💔R.I.P. and Thank You, Margaret.

[@pkonvip99]

Is it just me, or the girl in the yellow dress at 6:03 has 3 hands..

[@vanityrae83]

Yup. 3 hands. Looks like someone is grabbing her shoulder from behind.

[@55ense5imulation4]

It's her shadow putting its hand on her shoulder because she is worried. The black cat is there to protect her.

[@Disneyfan1955]

Wow! Wow! Wow! What a great interview & what a great film a must see!, David a Big movie buff!

[@lanounouch]

She is such an amazing woman. I love her so much ,her art is incredible.

[@dthomas4566]

I was locked up for 20 years in Texas penitentiary and in that time I became a professional painter but she is always my favorite and I asked this day do not know why I'm just happy that I got to see this thank you Margaret

[@damn1404]

wholesome

[@moonstarr8053]

What a neat lady :)

[@opieyosam2840]

After all the evil that she's endured, she is an incredibly beautiful soul . God's blessed her immensely and it's great to see her so happy She is in LOVE with the LORD! As it should be

[@Ivana-yr8ul]

very beautiful paintings .........

[@mshockey73]

Her art really does have merit...It's lovely. The public loved it but the art critics were absolute snobs.From the movie I especially loved the painting she did for the 1964 New York World's Fair......

[@TheAngelmisa]

Cheryl Hock She actually hated doing that painting for the world's fair Walter forced her to paint it.

[@WokaHimane]

she's so adorable.

[@tomortiz3514]

What A wonderful JW sister

[@rachelfischerr]

You're so adorable ☺️💖 I just love your arts 🎨🌸

[@TELEVISIBLE]

Every japanese manga !!!

[@abrahamflores591]

Except males characters in Dragon Ball, One Piece, Fairy Tale.

[@JT-xe7yi]

Your are blessed by God Margaret… you endured and will reap the reward that our creator promised.

[@brooksiesteinman1351]

First time I have seen this video. Margaret is such a lovely person inside and on the outside. I so enjoy her art work. The Complicated Lady is one of my favorites. Would so love to visit her gallery and meet Margaret Keene and chat with her.

[@pyxn420]

Sameee

[@MuraliMurali-pl5yd]

Wow wonderful paintings

[@mitsumyyasu5294]

Do you know Japanese painter "cozo cobun"?こうぶんこうぞうはマーガレットキーンの影響を受けた日本の画家です。

[@torifficpoet5233]

She is revolutionary! Such an exquisite artist! The movie gave me so much inspiration to my artwork ❤

[@sheilamore3261]

I used to adore your paintings when I was a very young girl i used to see the paintings of the bigeye puppy dogs and kittens and young children and I used to adore them I got one of the paintings on the yard sale and still got it but I always remember them in the store and I always wanted them I thought they were the most beautiful his paintings I ever saw Especially the animals because I love animals

[@nataliek.5452]

Sad that such a sweet , calm woman went through hell twice in her marriages, glad third time was the charm and she finally found happiness -- and her voice, to finally stand up to Walter.

[@lana_is_queen127]

Awsome interview. Her paintings absolutely fabulous. Can't wait to see the movie!!

[@concettamazzeo8923]

Belli questi occioni

[@KanziBoutique]

It's a beautiful movie and the paintings are amazing. Love the big eyes.

[@elliewithg]

Watched big eyes on netflix and Im so glad I did. What a talented beautiful lady you are Margaret Keane.

[@katrinabretsch7671]

I have always loved your art ❤️ I can feel your passion and love of children and animals. The way you capture the pain or feelings in the paintings of women is extraordinary 🙏❤️

[@honeybunny3365]

I love the passion she has for her art. I'm glad she got to claim her art while her ex remained a bitter old fool.

[@shannonkateparry1695]

She's adorable

[@thewreathwitch]

Thank You Margaret - I have always liked your work.

[@denali7886]

I can't wait for this movie, I love her work and can't to see the story behind such a great artists.

[@ishouldntsaythisbuthypothe1558]

so inspiring I want to paint eyes like that! 💙

[@huni-khufu-re4610]

i inspire to be a good artist like you one day

[@thethrowawaythatstayed7055]

Here after Big Eyes. ❤️

[@judybraden1553]

WOW! You make look so easy! Keep up the good work !

[@ratman431]

My dad put my mom through hell. He was a con man. in the movie walter reminded me of my father. It was like watching my own childhood. Whats ironic is my mom is also named Margaret. The main diffrence is my dad's shenanigans wound him up in prison. I'm an artist. It surprises me my father didn't volunteer himself as my agent.

[@mariaelpida4113]

I just saw the movie and her work is just amazing

[@belahernandez802]

I like so much her painting

[@sozoii]

God loves you, Jesus Christ saves, Give Him a chance.

[@enigma0u812]

"My name is Margaret Keane and I'm the world's biggest doormat!" 🤷

[@pamelaindahlistiani8316]

I love her paintings 😊😍

[@sandramorey2529]

I remember the Keane gallery near Ghiradelli Square in S.F. Once I was singing in Maiden Lane (near Union square in SF) and Margaret Keane had a show at a gallery there. I think it was around 1970 and someone commented to me that Margaret was sketching me. At that point I couldn't care less, but NOW I would love to have seen what she did with me and my costume and guitar. I always wonder if there is a big eye portrait of me floating around somewhere. What Margaret went through with Walter is not much different than what many women went through in the '50's. Glad she finally sued him.

[@fritzde9585]

Walter ego and lies destroyed him when he could just support his wife.

[@kellykitkat40]

When I go to a bookstore, one of the big chains - Amazon dot com seems to be putting them out of business - I look at the lack of ethnic names as authors, whether in the nonfiction section, under political science, theology, or in the fiction section, and then when there are ethnic names - it is stereotyping - latinos writing about mexican food, or blacks writing about drugs and gang violence... Well, it is difficult to believe a painting will sell better because of the gender of a person... but I grew up in British Columbia, where I guess every grade school child knows who Emily Carr is ... anyway, her ex - you have to be a monster to take credit for another's work .. envy, insecurity, hatred .. reminds me of the movie, Iron Man, in which Obadiah Stane has no engineering talent as Tony Stark does, but seeks to steal his work, his legacy... I guess the lesson is, you have to be very careful who you show that Inner Light too... but if you do not know your own gift, how will you protect yourself? Many have questioned whether Elvis' trust in the Colonel (who was never a real Colonel) was misplaced.

[@punapeter]

Just watched the movie, Big Eyes, I remember these, and like Margret been living in Hawaii for years. I'm from San Francisco so the movie was an interesting mix of times in both places. And as an artist I drew a lot of parallels. However, I don't think I'll ever move back to the city. Too many of those gallery types who pose.

[@ericayoung8389]

I love her stuff

[@joanl5600]

I remember as a young woman thinking your works were done by your husband. I just cannot believe that he took over your life, making you let him take accolades for work you did! I guess I am a very strong woman. NOBODY would do that to me. God bless you.

[@ariesxflame]

Ms. Margaret Keane--may I contact you about a project for illustrations for a children's picture book?

[@kellykitkat40]

There is an artist named Angela Wrona who also likes painting "big eyes", but her work is very dark and gothic. I think her work may be meant as a parody of Margaret Keane's paintings. Is that really the sincerest form of flattery?