I am an oil painter who focuses on highlighting the beauty of the plus-sized body. As a 300 pound Black woman, I have faced various forms of discrimination due to my large frame. In response to these unfortunate events, I’ve decided to use my platform as an artist to promote fat acceptance. I purposefully accentuate things that women are traditionally taught to conceal or lose, such as: back rolls, belly fat and cellulite. My principal aim is to encourage other plus sized people to unapologetically accept their physical appearances. I’m not brave -- I’m delicious.

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