June 11th
4:00 AM
4:00 AM
painting by hornybunchesofoats.tumblr.com
April 22nd
4:00 AM
4:00 AM
![Often Enough - Oil on Canvas [24 in. x 36 in.]
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Often Enough - Oil on Canvas [24 in. x 36 in.]
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April 4th
12:01 PM
12:01 PM
This is me (and my friend lurking in the background) on a recent educational trip to Mpumalanga, South Africa. I really did not like any of the photos taken of me on this trip as my body kept being displayed in a way that really made me feel uncomfortable and disgusted with myself.
A friend told me, however, that I look like one of the Renaissance women, all porcelain skin and flowing hair and curves.. to me (as a fine artist) the epitome of beauty.
Now everytime I look at a photo of myself I remember what she said - that I AM beautiful, that my body IS beautiful and that even though I am still struggling every day with accepting myself… it’s ok to feel pretty sometimes just like it’s ok to feel rotten sometimes.
So come say hey :) I love making new friends
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April 3rd
4:01 PM
4:01 PM
Tea Party - Oil on Canvas
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March 9th
4:01 PM
4:01 PM
I am on a long and winding path to self-love but sometimes it gets really hard, especially when I’ve had a bad day. That being said, I really liked the effect of the light in this photo and think this photo is quite cute. So here’s to all of us bunnies that keep trying and powering on! My name is Annie, I’m an artist, Musician, Foodie and lover of people… so come say hi :) I love making new friendses *
February 20th
10:06 AM
10:06 AM
Annie, size 20 (South African) Artist, Student teacher, Musician and Chubby Warrior *
Beauty is defined by your heart, not by your jean size! Don’t let anyone ever tell you otherwise cos then they obviously do not know art when they see it :)
Come say hi! :)
February 18th
8:01 PM
8:01 PM
Size 13 and proud, bitches!
February 14th
12:01 PM
12:01 PM
I’m a twenty year old gender queer pansexual feminist who wears a size 18, and I’m very proud of who I am. I believe there is beauty in every single size, shape and colour. I make it a habit to make sure everyone I come into contact with is reminded that they are beautiful and amazing, and you should too, you have no idea how one small compliment can turn around someones day. Stay classy.<3
January 8th
4:01 PM
4:01 PM
This is me singing in Cape Town. I love singing and being on stage. I am still on the road to self-love and acceptance but being on stage just makes me feel alive - like that’s where I’m meant to be.
My name is Annie - artist, musician and chubby bunny :)
So come say hi :)
December 19th
8:01 PM
8:01 PM
Life Outside of the Eating Disorder and Why Recovery Rocks!
Okay so, I’m just going to give myself like a huge freaking pat on the back because over the past few months I’ve come really far. I’ve reached the minimum weight for my height, which admittedly has caused some major confusion this past week. I’ve been sketching out over being the highest weight in two years and my mind has been working overtime, but lets be honest. Do I really look any different? Have I expanded by a billion sizes? Did the worst really happen? No. I’m happier, I’m healthier. I’m not the same size I was, I’m not super model skinny. I’m lumpy, bumpy, but does this effect me as a person? No. Does this make me less awesome than I was a month a go? Not at all. I have developed in so many ways this past month. I’m happier with myself; eating disorder bullshit aside. I tried on a dress earlier and my thoughts, just my thoughts, were that I looked hot as freakin’ hell. I never felt that being smaller. I love myself, I love my body; weight does not define everything and life is a lot less scary now. If someone can’t appreciate my awesome personality, how fun, loving, caring and fantastic I am without putting a label on my body or looking only at the outside; then I have no time for them in my life. So, I’d like to give the middle finger to society and anyone else that hates on me for how I look; I’m beautiful.
This is the week I reclaimed my confidence, my happiness and not giving a crap what anyone else thoughts about what I chose to ate. Because I ate literally anything and everything that was offered. Three years of major restriction, limits, rules.. given up. I quit the guilt, I quit the shame and it was my choice. Discovering Feminism has given me power I could never of dreamed of before; this time last year I refused to eat anything in front of anyone. Now, I don’t give a damn what people think. I want a cheeseburger? I’ll have one. Another slice of Pumpkin Pie? Damn right. This week did more for me than you’ll ever know, and I’m going to continue kicking ass for the rest of my life.
December 18th
2:42 PM
2:42 PM
I take submissions!!
In fact it makes it incredibly easier to keep this blog going when I get them!
I take basically anything, the only “requirement” is that it’s empowering about you, your body, your sexuality etc… AND this blog is also welcome to any identity and gender!! =]
So feel free to submit a picture, a text post, a quote…Anything!
December 16th
8:01 AM
8:01 AM
I never liked this photo cos I felt it showed too much of my body and that I should be ashamed of my curves, I also thought that my friend next to me looked way better. I always hid behind my art rather than becoming part of my art but I am realizing more and more each day that I too am a beautiful piece of art and that we are both beautiful in this photograph. This journey continues to be hard but with blogs like these it becomes easier.
Annie, size 20 (South African)
Artist, musician and chubby warrior
November 13th
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
I’ve always shied away from posting full body photos as for a while I felt ashamed of the body I live in but now I am taking a step towards self love, being brave and feeling empowered.
This is me, Annie, artist, musician and chubby bunny.
October 23rd
3:26 AM
3:26 AM
I thought I would share a photo from my recent shoot. I am a USA size 16 and I am so proud of who I am. Being a modified plus-size model I have gotten a lot of love. I recently got an email from a girl stating that she saw me on a body positive blog and told me that I inspire her and that my photos have helped her to accept who she is and feel beautiful. I am so thankful for the love and support! I wish to show more people that you can be big, beautiful, modified, healthy, or who ever you identify with AND be loved! I just want each and everyone of you to know that you ARE beautiful. Don’t let anyone ever take that from you.
You can find me and the rest of the photos from the photoshoot at Pinkandinked.tumblr.com!
October 18th
9:54 PM
9:54 PM
:D uk22. positive and happy.