How long have you been illustrating for?

I have been drawing for as long as I can remember, but I first felt like I had a voice, felt like my art had something to say, about two years ago. Since then I have been selling here and there, painting for the joy of it, and sharing it with as many people as I can.

 

Portraying a range of women and body types appears to be an important part of your work, would you agree with this?

It is extremely important. I have always been what people would call "Overweight" but I absolutely refuse to let other people tell me what I am and how to feel. So I resolved to love my body regardless of what others think.

 

What is it about drawing a range of women you enjoy?

I look for shapes and lines and curves when I look at a subject, when I come up with a design. Different bodies offer different lines and that is what I find so fun and intersting. And I draw them so cute and loveable hoping that when people automatically love these girls they might identify with them and love themselves a little more.

 

Are there any other illustrators that you really admire?

There are so many bbw artists online. Instagram is actually where I draw a lot of inspiration. Eduardo Santos - he is an illustrator and lover of all body types. You can see his work on instagram at @edullo_ardo. He was an inspiration. As were body positivity voices like Georgine Horne, Tess Holliday, Olivia Campbell and so many other like them.

 

Where would you like to see your work feature in the future?

I just want my art in homes. I want my girls to go to good owners who will love them and admire them. I don't really care for the gallery scene. That isn't the kind of art I do. I make boudoir art. I want them to be hanging about your house, making you smile.