Your Beauty in Motion
Celebrate and honor your unique, authentic beauty with a personalized piece of vibrant art
Your Beauty in Motion is an offering that was born from my own journey of body liberation.
In 2016, about a year and a half after I committed to giving up dieting, I found myself completely distraught by some pictures that were taken of me. I had gained weight and I was, to put it plainly, horrified. I didn’t know what to do with the feeling. In the past, I would have started a new diet and recommitted to a workout regimen to lose weight so I could find myself acceptable again…but that wasn’t an option anymore. I had made a commitment to myself and I knew I had to figure something else out.
A couple weeks later, I did.
At the time, I did not consider myself an artist–I’d taken a class or two in the past and had drawn some portraits of friends when I was in high school–but the thought came to me: maybe if I can turn these pictures into art, it will help me see their beauty.
So I rummaged through the random art/craft supplies that were collecting dust in my closet, found some scrapbook paper and, using the offending photos as my guide, sketched simple outlines of my figure. I cut them out, glued them to a canvas, and this was the result:
I looked back at the pictures again and I experienced them changing before my eyes. It actually worked! I actually saw them differently. I could see their beauty.
From there, things took off–I started drawing everyone who would let me. I took more pictures of myself and made more drawings of myself. With every unique body and shape I drew, I felt my understanding of what beauty is, expanding. It has been an incredible honor to help others see themselves with kind and appreciative eyes as well!
"Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart."
— Kahlil Gibran
Why it Works
We grow up being taught that beauty is something that’s found on the silver screen or the pages of magazines and that it’s only reserved for an elite few. We search the mirror, hoping to see beauty looking back at us, often feeling like we just don’t measure up.
The truth is, beauty is so much more than a two-dimensional image or a number on the inside of our jeans. Just as it can be found just about everywhere in nature, I believe that every human has beauty and it lies in the uniqueness of our expressions, movements, and actions; it comes out in the expression of our spirits, souls, and hearts.
This is why movement is an essential element of Your Beauty in Motion. It’s why I don’t do my drawings based on posed photographs, and it’s why our live session together is more than just a film shoot; it’s a sacred time where I’ll support you in really settling into your body so you can connect to and express your true essence as you move. That’s what I’m looking to capture as the inspiration for my drawings. And as I use my pencil to recreate your lines and curves, the spirit that I witnessed in your movement during our time together informs my every stroke.
How does it work?
You’ll begin the process by booking a call with me during which I’ll gather your preferences, including: location for the shoot (virtual or in-person), preferred colors and size of the piece, and what type of movement you might want to explore together. I will then quote you a price.
You’ll choose a time for our casual, playful film shoot where I’ll support you in getting into your body. This might be a dance party, a yoga session, or some other kind of physical experience (based on your interests and comfort level). I’ll gently guide you to explore movement in a way that feels comfortable and expressive.
After the session, I’ll go through the recording and capture screenshots of your body in motion. I’ll share a few options with you if you like, and you can decide which images you want me to use as the inspiration for your piece (or you can leave it up to me).
I’ll get to work on your piece and send it off in the mail 2-3 weeks after our film shoot!
Prices start at $350 and include shipping for most pieces.
FAQs
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That’s totally up to you! You can be anywhere from nude to fully clothed. I’ll delete the videos of our session together once I have the images I need.
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If you think you have a picture or a video that could work, please contact me and share what you have. I will determine whether it will work. Ideally, I’d be able to have a live session with the subject in order to get the kinds of shapes and expressions that are most appropriate for this offering.
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Book a free call with me and we can discuss to determine what might work for you!
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It may be that you’re just not ready for this experience yet. If you want to book some body liberation coaching sessions with me, we can absolutely work together to help you get there eventually.
