I was searching the internet the other day (as I very frequently do), and I ran across a blog that has been around for quite some time … Victoria’s Sex Blog (note: I would not consider this link work friendly). Unfortunately, the blog ended in January 2010, and its author has moved on to bigger and better things. I say “unfortunately,” because I had just discovered it and would have liked to see it continue. However, there are several years of archives that one could spend weeks investigating.
What I really liked about “Victoria’s” posts is that they are so natural, so down to earth in their presentation, yet they are invariably accompanied by drawings of nude men and/or women either alone or in various stages of sexual activity. Seems she started her journey in these types of drawings by taking photos from porn sites and drawing them, which took what could be considered “obscene” and brought it to a level of sensuality. Fascinating stuff.
Anyway, one of the posts really caught my attention, and that is the reason behind today’s post. What she did was use her digital camera set on the timer mode to take various nude photos of herself. She then printed the photo out on 8-1/2 x 11 paper, put a piece of tracing paper over the photo image, and traced the outlines of her body.
What it did for her was cause her to look at her body in a completely different way. Rather than standing naked before a mirror with its accompanying criticism and negative self talk, she began to appreciate the many curves and lines of her body. That appreciation led to other revelations both physical and emotional.
I don’t know about you, but I just thought this was awesome. Every woman should undertake this exercise. I know it’s something I’m going to do. Maybe I’ll add an Artwork page to the site where we can all post our glorious selves.
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Hi Deb – Thank you for the lovely review of what I do!
I’m not sure I’ve moved onto bigger and better things… just shifted the focus.
I’ve started running body image workshops in Montreal http://www.drawyourbody.com
and hopefully, eventually, across the country, to wherever it’s needed.
I’m also starting up a website to house artistic works of loving sexuality by a variety of artists at http://www.intimography.com (this is slow to get going!)
and partnering a male body image photography project with another local artist.
It’s tough going sometimes, trying to bring a new perspective, but as you’ve noticed, many people long to see their own bodies and their sexuality in a more accepting way!
Thanks again for your appreciation. Victoria/Colette