Both artists dressed as lesbians because it influenced how they shaped art and understood it in their future art education. Brooks was empowered by the lesbian identity and was able to paint lesbian portraits for those who frequented Barney's literary salons (Lampel, 6). As for Gluck, she had no interest in conforming to society's standard traditions for women. She was rich and always dressed exceptionally, like a well-presented man. Her lesbian identity left EAHoppe, photographer for The Royal Magazine, in awe of her innovative sense of style that depicts her strength, determination, character and success as an artist (Lampel, 7). She fell in love with Nesta Oberner, who influenced her in many of her paintings. Gluck's marriage to the woman left paintings in society that depicted her lesbian relationship and the unconditional love they had together until her death (Lampel,