Gail, your talk was truly inspiring! I loved how you showed the power of life drawing in helping us break free from harmful beauty standards. Your perspective as an artist, celebrating every wrinkle and line, is a beautiful reminder of the importance of embracing our true selves. Thank you for highlighting the diversity of the human form in such a meaningful way.
Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder, and through your art, you behold us all in our most authentic forms. Thank you for reminding us that every wrinkle, every hair, every story is worth celebrating. Well done! ♥
Thanks Gail for an inspiring talk. I could relate to your every word. I kinda fell into life modelling when I was 57. Having spent a lifetime being terribly self conscious and being uncomfortable in my body at last I am able to celebrate my uniqueness through taking my clothes off. It is great to be appreciated - life drawers are THE most friendly bunch. Of course I still have moments when I ‘hate’ parts of me particularly my ageing belly but I quickly shake that off. I love and celebrate my ‘best’ parts - I am terribly fond of my bum! And funnily enough I love my knees. I appreciate my body in a way I never used to. I have a confidence I never had. I am passionate about natural hair. If you secretly feel like life modelling I would say go for it. It’s an experience like no other x
What wonderful vindication Jules! Thank you so much - I wish many more people could have the realisations you have had - a bold step but SO rewarding. Thank you again for your lovely comment
So needed and so beautiful! Thank you for challenging beauty norms through an artist's eyes. It is the creatives who always push the boundaries of the status quo!
Very powerful message! thank you Gail, a lot to think about, we are in such demanding world, not only our brains but our bodies moulded to please. Listening to your message is liberating and very empowering. Hope your message has a wide reach!
Thank you Valentina ⚘️ that is so true... the moulding/confitioning runs deep 😢. Thank you for modelling your wonderful positive attitude which lights up and uplifts all those around you.
Wow, excellent talk. So moving from this Morris minor. Who unfortunately still feels like he needs a panel beater and respray sometimes. Been , what nearly 4 years since my attempt at gladiatorial pose. Never regretted it for one moment , a path walked with a great artist and brilliant human being. Could only have been better if it was live, so many thanks. And keep going. Fantastic.
