THE BEGINNING As a child, I was bullied because of my body. I was told I was ugly and I should end my life. I grew to appreciate my body as being artistic and beautiful! I try to help others who struggle with body acceptance, and hope to grow as a nude model - showing the world that naked bodies are beautiful and nothing to be ashamed about. About a year or more ago, I began a blog where I aimed at helping others who struggle with body acceptance and body image issues. I had been the unfortunate victim of horrible bullying as a child, was told I should kill myself because I was so ugly, and I lost a dear friend to suicide because she succumbed to the intense bullying about her body. Those life experiences prompted me to have courage and start my blog, so that I could be a source of light and hope to others like me who are out there. I would pick a particular topic to write about, and I would close each of my posts by sharing a naked picture of myself - so that others could see that they have nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about. The naked body is not sexual or ugly, it is natural, beautiful, and artistic! As I continued with my blog, I would get positive comments and feedback from visitors who said I should become a nude art model. I had always dreamed of being a nude art model, but I lacked the confidence to put my own body out there, that is, until I started doing so to help others. Over time the confidence and courage built up until I decided to jump in and make my way into nude art modelling!
PRESENT DAY It is my sincere hope that my artistic expression will reach others who have been bullied, body shamed, or who struggle with body acceptance. That's the whole reason for me jumping in to this - I want to use my work to help others! It wa... Read More
