Portraiture
I discovered modeling as an adult, as part of my exploration of body positivity as a feminist issue. I love fashion and photography, and have collaborated with other artists to create this body of work. I've also hosted photo shoots and provided styling services for other women, hoping to build spaces for self-acceptance and self-affirmation, where diverse images can be considered beautiful and worthy of respect and love.
I wrote this essay about my path to claiming an artistic identity, and the power of technology.
I wrote this essay about my path to claiming an artistic identity, and the power of technology.
Library Princess Photo Shoot
Amber Patrick, of A Terror Musical photography, along with several other Cleveland women, collaborated with me to create a community photo shoot. We used my collection of vintage fashion, along with contributions from Retro Rosie and local makeup and hair artists, to create a two-day event for fifty of our closest friends. These are Amber's shots of me from that day.
Portraiture
I sat for the Pretentious Cleveland Portrait Artists, a group of fine artists that meets at a local brewery on Fridays for a public drawing session. These are the images that resulted.
Woodland Creatures Photo Shoot
Amber Patrick invited local women to come to the marina and make flower crowns for a woodland-creatures-themed photo shoot in fall 2016. Not all woodland creatures are harmless.