Mother and Daughter
This was taken during a trip back to her hometown to visit Bessie. Betty's 5 point Vidal Sassoon haircut is everything.
Her Studio in 1970
Her work is getting more sexual and more political. Behind her is the "All Lesbian Sex Orgy" which sold decades ago (wish we could find it).
Betty in Her Studio
The glam is gone and she's on the cusp of becoming an activist. The oil paintings behind her are spectacular.
Betty and Bessie
Here she's posing with her mother, Bessie at her Love Picture Exhibition (1968) I love her jewelry and the glimpse of her drawing behind them.
Another Love Picture
This is another picture from the opening of her Love Picture exhibition (1968). She's cosied up to her ex-husband Fred. Betty maintained the relationships with all of her exes....another example of her generosity.
Her Love Picture Exhibition
This picture was taken during her Love Picture Exhibition (1968). I love her outfit.
Studying Art in Paris
Betty lived in Paris for a year when she was an art student. She spent most of her time in the cafes smoking cigarettes and drinking wine....forever the hedonist.
More Glam
This photo was taken in 1955. She had such beautiful skin and cheekbones.
Fashion Shoot
This is part of a series of photos Betty posed for upon arriving in New York. It was her glam, fashion phase. Sometimes I forget how beautiful she was...
Working as Commercial Artist
Betty was still in high school when she started working as a commercial artist for the local paper. Her salary partially supported her family. When Betty left for New York, her father cried but Bessie cheered her on.