Am I an artist or just a nude model
Added 2023-05-23 09:08:42 +0000 UTCI started talking about nude modelling because it played such a big role in forming me as an artist, a woman and a human, that sometimes I fear that it takes over. Am I really an artist or am I just a nude model? Am I woman or am just a sexual body? Am I a human, or am I just a nude body?
I had an identity crisis once, when I wanted to delete all of my social media profiles, to start from scratch, in attempt to not be influenced by how I have been perceived by my audience and by myself over the years. I guess I was trying to outgrow who I was or break free from the cliche I formed. I was also fearing that other forms of art, be it my own photography, drawings, ceramics, or sculpture only attract attention because I am nude model. After a few months of contemplation, I got back all my archived posts, since I realised that it’s a part of me I cannot leave behind. It’s also the part that formed my sensibility as an artist. I cannot let it trap me, but I have to grow from it, find strength in it, learn from it.
I am writing this, because I was hesitant about opening my patreon, knowing that most what I can offer here is my modelling work. Don’t get me wrong, I take pride and inspiration in it too, but the fear of being stigmatised is still there.
It would be amazing if you could tell me a little bit about yourself and why are you here. How long have you been following me and what made you feel like you want to support me in patreon.
Comments
Victoria, thank you so much for your kind words, and thank you for choosing me for your incredible project. It was so special and beatiful and I am so happy it was such a success among your collectors. I would be thrilled to collaborate with you again in the future!
Anastasia Kole
2023-06-30 20:58:08 +0000 UTCI'm new to your Patreon, but you know I've been painting you for years. Most recently, what you brought to my moon project was so inspired and special that I'm still reeling from it. I watched you channel universal intelligence in your pose work, elevating the entire project. Your artistry challenged me to become a better artist in that moment.
Victoria Bradley
2023-06-27 12:14:44 +0000 UTCAbsolutely, I'd be interested in seeing more pieces and any insight into your creative process is a bonus.
Carlos Andrew Thomas
2023-05-25 13:14:26 +0000 UTCOhh doing those composites used to be my favorite! I really should do more of those, love the surreal feel! I'll share some of them in the future, and maybe even tell how I did them? Would you be interested in that?
Anastasia Kole
2023-05-25 08:16:52 +0000 UTCSimilar to what others have said, I've followed your IG for just a few years and have appreciated your artistic expression in its various forms. I remember being particularly inspired by one of the photo composites you shared on IG, and I was curious to learn if you might share similar expressions here with patrons, along with all of the other ways you express yourself.
Carlos Andrew Thomas
2023-05-24 04:44:46 +0000 UTC
