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compilation of this type of post

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I want to tell a story to the artists and would-be artists out there.

When I was 19, I made a large oil painting of the nerd I would eventually marry. I poured all my attention and care into this painting. It's the only art I have from back then that still holds up as a work I'm proud of today.

I entered it into a judged show at the local art center. It got an honorable mention. I went to see the show with my beloved model. One of the judges came up to talk to me, and highlighted that all the judges really liked the painting. It would have placed, except, you see, the feet were incorrect. They were too wide and short, and if I just studied a bit more anatomy-

I called over my future wife, and asked her to take off her shoe. Being already very used to humoring me, she did. The judge looked at her very short, very wide little foot. Exactly as I'd lovingly rendered it. I would never edit her appearance in any way.

The judge looked me in the eye, and to his credit, he really looked like he meant it when he said "Oh I'm so sorry."

Anyways the moral of the story is that all of those anatomy books that teach you proportions are either showing you averages, or a very specific idea of an idealized body. Actual bodies are much more varied than that.

So don't forget to draw from observation, and remember that humans aren't mass produced mannequins. Delight in our variation. Because it's supposed to be there.

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hand hurts from jacking off

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My job now is to outlive that man.

I will outlive him. I will be here when he is gone. I will be here when he has been erased. I will be here, telling stories, loving my wife, protecting my friends and family, cherishing joy and kindness and diversity. I will be here. He will not. It is only a matter of time.

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The Shining (1980) dir. Stanley Kubrick

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(guy stuck in a timeloop) fuckkkkk i got yesterday tomorrow

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Vote for the Burlesque Top 50! (pleasefortheloveofgod)

Voting for the Burlesque Top 50 is officially open and I invite you to consider voting for me, Jezebelly (AKA Iridessence)! You can make a big difference for me and others with a quick, free and one-time action! See the bottom of the post for a list of other performers to consider. Rules for voting here

The long part :

I’ve never brought it up before due to imposter syndrome buuuut I figured I would try it this time around! I try not to ask for much here anymore, but it would mean a lot if you (yes you, sweet Reader) considered voting for me, an artist that aims to represent larger black bodies in burlesque's most glamorous and classic context, also a space where we historically have not been seen.

Basically to vote, you click on this link and name at least five (for instance me, Jezebelly AKA Iridessence) and up to nine other burlesque artists that are in your top ten list for whatever reasons you decide. You need an email to vote— voting is allowed once per person.

I know many of you have not seen me perform before— and to that end I would be happy to link you to public(1) clips(2) of my work(3) and thought process in the videos captions (4) (5) (6). I produce a show sometimes as well, when I can afford it. There’s no prize for making the list, but the influence can help one’s career.

Here’s a list of other incredible artists to consider as well, who (I believe) have never made the list before:

Qween Quan

Venessa Chevelle

Adagio

La Reina

Deeva Rose

Ariana amour

Jo'rie Tigerlily

lady Lola Lestrange

Shawna the Black Venus (black burlesque legend that has been performing since the 70s and is still at it)

Madame E (plus size burlesque legend who’s been performing since the 70s and is still at it)

Some who have made the list that I’d love to see make it again:

Po'chop

Bebe Bardeaux

Jezebel Express

Curious about doing burlesque? I encourage you to research classes nearest to you or online! Regardless of if you are curious, or if you vote or not, i hope you seek out and support burlesque or other live entertainment near you. We are out here!

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Where's that tweet about people still living long fulfilling lives even through the fall of the roman empire because I think about it constantly

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if you click to open this thread you die in real life

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hanging out w sum lovely lil ladies today

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Mike’s instagram

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I just found the earliest email I ever sent from my email address, and it’s the funniest goddamn thing I can possibly imagine a fourth grader sending her teacher:

(Context - my fourth grade teacher was on maternity leave, and the state of the classroom fish tank was dire under the substitute teacher’s tyrannical rule. The class convened at recess, and decided to inform our (24yo, new mother) former teacher of the situation. I was selected as the duly appointed representative for this solemn communication.)