By elizabeth patch, on November 5th, 2009
This week’s topic on Illustration Friday is “Skinny”.
But which of my illustrations do I pick?
For those of you visiting for the first time, I am committed to making positive art for the plus-size majority, trying in my own small way to counteract some of the relentless images of
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By elizabeth patch, on November 1st, 2009
To celebrate my birthday this year,
I’m giving away an autographed copy of “More to Love”
every day during the month of November.
I want to show my appreciation to all of the friends, fans and followers I’ve made this year.
I hope that my art and words have made
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By elizabeth patch, on October 25th, 2009
Work of Art
Look at yourself
through a painter’s eyes.
Look at yourself
through a sculptor’s hands.
Look at yourself
through a poet’s words.
You are an incredible woman!
from More to Love, © Elizabeth Patch, all rights reserved
This illustration & story comes from my experience as a high school art teacher.
Imagine a room full of teenage girls.
These
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By elizabeth patch, on October 10th, 2009
True Dimensions
I measure myself
by my accomplishments,
not by my size.
from More to Love, © Elizabeth Patch, all rights reserved
We all categorize, measure and rank the value of things.
It allows us to make smart choices about everything from the type of car we drive,to the neighborhood we live in,
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By elizabeth patch, on October 1st, 2009
Please stop by the Fat Girls Guide to Living for my latest interview.
Find out a little bit more about me… including something hardly anyone knew (until now!)
Show these great ladies some comment love if you stop by!
By elizabeth patch, on September 27th, 2009
Food For Thought
Eating*________ won’t hurt.
Obsessing about it will.
*fill in the blank
from More to Love, © Elizabeth Patch, all rights reserved
You know that dark conversation in your head?
The one that makes you feel guilty, ashamed and miserable for “cheating” on your diet.
The
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By elizabeth patch, on September 13th, 2009
This weeks Illustration Friday challenge is the theme of “Welcome”.
What could be more welcoming than sharing a glass of wine with a friend?
What is Illustration Friday?
According to their website: “Illustration Friday is a weekly illustration challenge. A topic is posted every Friday and then participants have all week to come
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By elizabeth patch, on September 5th, 2009
No Apologies
I don’t apologize
for the color of my eyes.
I open them wide and see rainbows.
I don’t apologize
for the curve of my thighs.
I kick up my heels and go dancing!
from More to Love, © Elizabeth Patch, all rights reserved
What color eyes do you have?
Whether you’ve inherited green eyes with
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By elizabeth patch, on August 20th, 2009
Lesson From the Garden
Beauty grows in countless forms.
from “More to Love”
© copyright elizabeth patch, all rights reserved
Yes, indeed it does!
By elizabeth patch, on August 8th, 2009
So Much More
Fat
is not a word that fits me.
I am so much more than my weight.
Fat
is not a word that fits me.
I am so much more than my size.
Fat
is not a word that fits me.
I am so much more than my shape.
from More to Love © elizabeth
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