Beautiful Self-Portraits Of Lee Godie, A Homeless Artist Who Turned Bus Station Photobooths Into Her Private Studio From The 1960s – Design You Trust

Beautiful Self-Portraits Of Lee Godie, A Homeless Artist Who Turned Bus Station Photobooths Into Her Private Studio From The 1960s

Lee Godie (1908–1994) was an American self-taught artist who found her passion in 1968. She began painting and selling her portraits of high society women until 1990.

Godie lived on the streets, sleeping outdoors or in transient hotels. She could be seen sleeping outdoors in sub-zero temperatures, “on a concrete bench… clutching her large black portfolio case.” Living outdoors seemed to be by choice, since she had quite a lot of money saved and did not seem to enjoy being indoors.

She discovered a photo booth at the Greyhound Bus Stop in Chicago. There she would take self-portrait glam shots and add color to the 5×4 gelatin silver black and white prints. By using lipstick and instant ice tea she was able to create her own unique style.

h/t: vintag.es



















If you want more awesome content, subscribe to 'Oh, Design You Trust,' our brand new Facebook page! Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

More Inspiring Stories

"Lost In Translation": Cinematic Street Photos Of Tokyo By Yusuke Kubota
Disney Just Released Striking "Lion King" Photos Showing The Characters And The Stars Behind Them
Construction to Sinking to Legend: 100 Years of the Titanic
This Super Mario Themed Wedding Is The Ultimate In Geek Chic
The Road to Auschwitz: 70 Years After Liberation
This Photographer Lets Us See the Less Glamorous Side of His Polished Photos
It Took This Artist 3 Months To Complete A Detailed Dundee Cityscape
Vintage American Landscapes By Michael Eastman
Artist Creates A Giant Anamorphic Tribute Portrait Of James Conway Farley Using Thrift Store Clothing
Picture Hats: One Of The Favorite Fashion Styles Of Edwardian Women
Romanian Artist Colorized Black And White Photos To Bring Memories To Vivid Reality
Wonderful Photos Of Everyday Life In Postwar Leningrad, The City That Refused To Starve In WWII
September 23-24: These Days in Photos from the Past
Eerie Black And White Photographs That Show London Fog Scenes From The Early 20th Century
Amazing Rare Photographs of The Romanovs’ Final Ball In Color, St Petersburg, Russia 1903
These French Firefighters Have Released The Most Stunning 2016 Charity Calendar You’ve Ever Seen
Photographer Captured The Beauty Of Colorful Waterfalls In Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Italy-based Artist Cristina Guggeri Shows World Leaders Pooping In New Series Of Images Called “The Daily Duty”
Project DOCUMERICA: 1970's Skiing Resort Photos of Aspen, Colorado
Spectacular Winning Photos Of The British Wildlife Photography Awards 2018
Absolutely Heart Melting Pictures of Smiling Babies By Sandi Ford – Newborn Photography
Cool Pics Show Fashion Styles of ’80s Couples
Tiny Church On A Tiny Island In Russia Gets More And More Beautiful Each Season
Beautiful Female Portrait Photography By Caio Borém