A Happy Old Age

I found this drawing in a mostly un-used sketch book as I went through all of Betty's things.  It made me feel good knowing that she enjoyed the last few years of her life. 2018 was a great year for the Dodson.

Self-Portrait

The look is everything. 2005

Holbrook Harman

There was a point in my art career where I tried to earn a living painting portraits.  This is Holbrook Harman whose father was one of the architects that designed the Empire State building.  He was gay, an outcast, and a beloved friend.

Self-Portrait

24" x 18"

1972

This is a sanguine pencil self portrait.  Not very flattering but honest.

Meditating Princess

magic marker

24" x 18"

1973

I did this drawing after I shaved my head and everyone thought I was a buddhist monk.

Shaved Pussy

charcoal/pastel

27" x 39"

1972

This was taken from a photograph that I posed for...

Woman Power - Self Portrait

40" x 27"

1972

In the 70's both Sheila and I realized the importance of women getting in touch with strength in their own bodies.  We both enrolled in separate kung fu classes. 

Sheila

Sheila was the one who grabbed the vibrators and plugged them in during a Bodysex workshop - she was the courage behind Erotic Recess.

My Year Book Entry

I transcribed this from my year book circa 1946 in the 80's.  My interests shifted from "boys" and "sobriety" to "female sexual liberation" and "the magic herb".

Self-Portrait in my 80's

With age, you care less and less about what other people think.  By your 80's, you don't give two fucks.