💋 Fabulously Fat 💋

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. “

-Greek Proverb

What does a girl do when she needs some reassurance about her self-image?

She loves HERSELF!

I contacted artist Jason Shonk, because I am a fan of his art work.

I love his P.H.A.T. Beauties Collection. I have been his follower on Facebook for some time now.

Nervously, I messaged him and asked him if he would draw a portrait of me. I’m so happy he agreed to do it, because I know he has a lot of work already.

But I’m very happy that he decided to produce a work of art for me. I could have gone to a photographer and took pictures, and that would be ok I guess.

But I’ve already done the whole glamour shots thing when I was younger. To have an ARTIST👨‍🎨 paint 🎨a portrait🖼of me-is PRICELESS!!! I feel like 🌹Rose🌹,in Titanic, 🚢well minus the whole nudity, or in love thing. Ok, maybe NOT like Titanic movie at all. But you get the ………….. 📸”PICTURE!“📸(he he, pun intended) It’s a special piece of art.💙

They say,”A picture is worth a thousand words.” That’s an understatement! I was enamored with every step leading up to the finished portrait.

Please visit Mr. Jason Shonk’s website and check out what he’s been working on. If you feel inclined to browse and purchase your favorite piece, tell him I, Deanna, sent you his way.

Mr. Jason Shonks masterful art work can be found at his new website. I’ve attached the link below. Please pay him a visit and let’s show him some support, as he supports uplifting the bbw community, and all women of all shapes and sizes.

Jason Shonk Phat Beauties

Works Cited:

Featured Art & Photo Credits-

By Jason Shonk

Quotes:

Greek Proverb

R.H.Sin

Featuring Artist & Business Owner Tania Ceja

I would like to give a big thank you to artist Tania Ceja of Dallas, Texas (owner) of Dimples & Diamonds Facepainting & Event Services, for this lovely illustration artwork of my altar ego, ” C A N D I D C H I C A N A”.

I really loved it. Especially how she used a purple hue in the shadowing of this piece, one of my favorite colors. And the feather quill pen adds a sweet, and thoughtful personalized touch for a novice writer such as myself.

I love how artists can illustrate a certain quirk or style about their subject in their portraits. They have that genius way of telling a story through (illustrations) lines, designs, colors, and more.🤗

Check her out. Click this link below:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10160041514105257&id=523860256

Tania does facepainting and event services. Look at these cute faces she’s transformed with her magical makeup skills!

Tania is a creative artist, and clearly she’s gifted at what she does. Please share this blog with all your friends and family, so that she could reach new potential clients.

I’m a big supporter of women & mom entrepreneurs who are trying to make a living and support their families. I also support all creative artists in their journeys to express themselves through their art. I love showcasing their talents, because they are all unique in their own way. It just reminds me how wonderful it is, that each of us has our own special calling.

I’m also a believer in supporting small business owners before big company’s. Let’s show Tania some love, by sharing this blog featuring her work. She is such a giving person, an her self determination and drive are evident.

To book your parties or make inquiries, contact TANIA CEJA at: 214-962-8067

AREA: Fort Worth and surrounding areas only.

Featuring New & Upcoming Artist

Bianca Medina, of Fort Worth Texas is a talented and upcoming new artist.

She is a Lead Shift Manager at a local retail chain store.

She was first inspired as a small girl, by her young uncle who loved to draw illustrations. He exposed her to the art world and she says that experience “sparked” her interest into dabbling with art.

As she started being introduced to art in the elementary classrooms, Bianca says,

“The art classroom is where I felt very free, open, and safe to be myself. This is where my love for art began.”

-Bianca Medina, (New & Upcoming Artist)

She started to participate in more projects as she grew, such as contributing to the school murals on the wall. She says the art teachers allowed the students to express themselves with their artwork.

Her former teacher inspired her by being able to CREATE with, “just a thought, a blank piece of paper, and a brush.”

After this pivotal point, she says she became, “infatuated” with art. From then on, she wanted to learn everything about art, and she wanted to see and learn the different mediums used to create art, and the various forms of existing art.

She took several art classes throughout middle school and high school, where she competed and won some recognition for her work. She was taught the basics and that was the foundation of her introduction into the art world.

She currently works on honing in on those art skills, during her spare time. She has self-taught herself many ways to mix an array of mediums to create new pieces of art.

Bianca Medina aspires to achieve many things both professionally, and personally. She plans to finish college, and get a higher education degree. Being, that she is my former work colleague, and I have seen what she is capable of, I know she will accomplish that and more, and her talents will take her far.

Now I have the pleasure to debut some of her best artwork right here on Candid Chicana. So, have a look. And please be inspired by her work as I have been.

And NOW,

PRESENTING

BIANCA MEDINA’ S ART COLLECTION