Look at that. How can you not appreciate a woman who makes and brings a celebratory cake to her own Toil Girls Gallery swearing-in event?
 

I noticed that, consciously or unconsciously, I tend to put as much detail, perfection, and all-around love into a portrait as the clients shows in enthusiasm for having their portrait done. Well..... Deidre's portrait is undoubtedly a clear-cut testament to that.

 

"My journey to radical self love brought me straight to the drawing desk of one Mr. Les Toil.

 I didn’t want a traditional pinup girl look. Cuz I wanted this to be ME. I didn’t want fancy under garments and pin up girl shoes.. cuz although that’s sexy and fun that’s not inherently who I am. Who I am is a woman who likes to bake, finds pants and bras to be morally and ethically reprehensible and has a deep seated need to wear shoes as little as possible cuz ...no. But most IMPORTANTLY (and this is what I think he captured the most) I am a woman who is no longer allowing body shame to rule my life and who can finally see my body for exactly what it is. The skin I am BLESSED to be IN during this magnificent journey we call LIFE. This commissioned portrait was a gift to me from me. 

Thank you.

Enjoy Big Girl Art. BE Big Girl Art. "


Deidre, your kindly words are so very appreciated. You are so very welcome