Very nice work as always :3 I applaud you *clapclap*

Wow, that was nice.

That actually made me cry a bit.

A good image to look upon life, and a lovely story to go along with it. Great work, dude. :3

Sadly, I see that kind of world as being uncommon. Maybe it's my lack of experience, and yet I have yet to see more than just the shallow side of people. This touches my heart, more in the sense of my own hopes that relate to the story attached to this picture.

Great work

she is very pretty...wonderful arts..

That's such a cute story. =^-^=

::applauds:: I actually don't like skinny women. I consider women who have a Rubenesque shape to be very attractive. My ex-wife compared favorably to one of Rubens' nudes or the Venus of Willendorf - the "Earth Mother" look.

That's beautiful ^^

Nice artwork. :B I like chubby girls. :)

Good work , I think you captured that pretty well...

No offence to any one reading this, But some days I wish girls could be so accepting about men "pudge" as we are of theres, Im a big guy ,with a good personality, and I would really like to see this sort of thing turned the other way,my pudge always seem to get in the way,relationship wise,it seems its only good for "good friends relationships"anything els it seems to be a problem...

Haha I agree. :3 Not all guys are accepting of pudgy girls though... *is a little on the pudgy side* =( A couple guys I've liked said I was too chubby for them xD;; Grr..

I don't find anything wrong with pudgy guys though. :3 I mean, I think Pudgy guys are better for hugs and cuddles. X3 hehe... Thats my opinion anyway. =3

*Hugs* In that case Jsrffreak your one in a million :)

Thats a good thing I hope? XD

Its a good thing >.< LoL

Hehehe =3

I can honestly tell you that I tend to prefer my ladies with a bit of 'pudge'. After all, who wants to snuggle with a bag of bones?

Really, I don't like how most models look. They're anorexic, their bones are showing for goodness sake! That can't be healthy.

Give me a Fat Bottom'd Girl with a good personality any day of the week over one of those blonde bimbos with a supposedly perfect figure and a prima-donna attitude.

If you haven't found him yet, one day you will. The one who will look at you with *that* look in his eyes. The look that tells you, without any words, and without the ability to be false, that you are beautiful to him. When you find him, you will no longer need mirrors or magazines to tell you if you are attractive or not, for his eyes will be all the mirror you will ever need, for they more accurately express your beauty than any glass and silver construct or paper covered in ink could hope to do.

Those males who are so blind and shallow as to be unable to look beyond what they have been told is the 'perfect figure' get what they deserve... relationships based entirely on physical attraction, with messy divorces when that attraction fades. Build a solid foundation based on personalities and friendship first, and build a relationship that can, if properly maintained, last a lifetime.

When those blind fools turn you down because you were too chubby, blow them off. Think to yourself that they get the worst end of the stick, because they're turning down an opportunity of a lifetime over a couple of pounds. Pity them, if you must, but never give their words any weight.

that was beautiful... amen to that...

*agrees with the comment above* X3

Haha, yes, I'm still waiting for that one guy. :3 It'll be worth the wait I hope.

Your words are very inspiring and encouraging. thank you :3

You are quite welcome. Most of my friends who are ladies happen to be... plus size. At least. Every so often, one or another of them need The Pep Talk, so I get a lot of practice. All the better, since it really is true. Two of them have already found That Guy. Hell, one of 'em found my brother, and I couldn't be happier for the both of 'em.

Oh, here's a bit of History Trivia: What was the ideal beauty figure for a woman pre-victorian era (that would be the 16th century)? The term was "Lush" which meant "Full Figured". As in at least a Size 16. Quick tip: Want ANY male to drool when you walk by? It's called a Bodice, from the same generation. The more ya got, the more it does for ya. Go to a Ren Faire some time, you'll see what I mean.

The other part of the lush thing also means that you could afford to eat well.

More specifically, you are able to survive famine more easily if a crop goes bad for a year or two...

Its true! I have a pudgy friend in college, and hes the most cuddly thing evar. n.n Like big teddy bears, they is.

Awwww ^^

beautiful...just...simply beautiful...

THis has got to be myfaviorite [ictures of you pudge pride/love pics. THe way you draw pudge is so cute and it shows that if we are loved we are perfect

Beautiful as always, and a lovely sentiment.

reality at it's worst/best

Cute :3

that was just great. the story holds completely true for a lot of girls.

No words can describe how I feel about this, your pieces are always so emotional and your descriptions always complete the package.

This....
is indescribable. You touch on so many sensitive and REAL issues, I feel like I've almost lived this scene out before (as I'm sure I have) and am truly at a loss of words.
This is absolutely beautiful.

I wish I could super fav something, cause this would be one of them worth keeping up for a very, very long time.

Excellent story. You actually brought a tear to my eye

very nice as always *nods*

This was great. Great story to accompany it. I love the stores you put with your art.

<3

I like that last line, "i'm sexier then you'll ever be".

To be able to look at the image society is trying to pound into your head and be alright with yourself is always a triumph.

beautiful, i cant even form words of what i feel about your images. images that tells stories. are the most valuable art to me

my crush is ugly.
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aww its so cute <3 I can pretty much relate to that and the lil cute story *sniff* ;_;

My Mate just shown me this, and said this is one of the reasons I make her happy... it's true. The reality of beauty lies on the inside, and while my own girlfriend isn't perfect, she's lovely, and supportive, and beautiful, and I love her for all those things. I applaude you. :)

Positive body image is very important, and it can be very difficult to attain and keep sometimes. :(

That's grand. What a great guy.

If only more women would look at themselves this way, or more precisely, we guys make them feel good about themselves! We are just as guilty of making "imperfect" women feel poorly by not considering them just as worthy of our love and attention as any other.

pudgy girls are lovely...period.

"I love your body. It's perfect just the way it is. I love you because of your personality. Your body comes second. Every time I see you like this, it hurts me. I can feel and see the sadness that you give off when you doubt your body. When you feel like that, I feel sad. I wish I can just show you how beautiful you are though my eyes.... No matter what you look like, no matter how hard you try, you will always retain the same beauty as I see right now."

...I thought it as I looked down at those skinny models: "I am sexier than you’ll ever be."

Damn strait!! I have met too many 'beautiful' women who got really ugly really fast when they opened their mouths. I've alwase wanted a woman who knows how to have fun, can handle herself, and loves me for me. Everything else just falls to the wayside.

I wish all guys were like this... This is a really beautiful story. I love how you portay such emotion into it. 8'D

I've had a few guys I've liked in the past say I was too chubby for them. >__> I mean, I'm not obsese or anything, but I do have a tummy....and a bit of a big butt u_u;;

Beautiful words!

For me, what REALLY set me to re-think beauty, is how much the idea of beauty has changed over time. A little research will show the current ideals of beauty and body image are NOT universal. In paintings by the masters from a few centuries ago, and writings even into the early 20th Century, the ideal woman was "plump" or had "some meat on her bones."

"I love your body. It's perfect just the way it is. I love you because of your personality. Your body comes second. Every time I see you like this, it hurts me. I can feel and see the sadness that you give off when you doubt your body. When you feel like that, I feel sad. I wish I can just show you how beautiful you are though my eyes."

this covers my feelings perfectly...i know girls who fit those bullshit stereotypes doubt their beauty, and on the days they did, you could tell it at a glance... and i know girls that are a little extra package, but when they feel beautiful, they are beautiful... too many people don't realize it, but beauty is inside, and if you feel it, it SHOWS!

I find her pudgy body very cute. And i love that small story very lovely also.

Its really, horribly sad that the media out there makes us all feel like we constantly have to be skinnier, have bigger beasts, whateverthefuck else it wants women to be. Ive noticed in the past year or so that my size in clothing has changed, and not proportionally with my weight.. Im now wearing size 11+ pants and XL or bigger shirts. I thought I was just getting fat until I talked with other women about it. Theyre actually making clothes smaller now, making the bigger girls need to go to specialty stores, making us all FEEL like we're getting fatter.

And because of the stigma that goes along with gaining weight we all have to struggle to love ourselves in a world that tells us to love only that which is "perfection". I hope any girl, or guy who has a problem with their body can find someone to make them feel beautiful..

this is a very nice story and art, beautifully told, and really shows his love for her. I applaud you.

Deeply touching.

That is a wonderful piece. Its a shame there are not more men like that in the world. As a pudgy girl, I must say I greatly appreciate pieces like this. Thank you

Alex, only you man! Other artists may pay lip service to this topic, but you have always taken it head on, and honest. Journyefox here is my mate, and I can honestly say, she is dead right... we both appreciate pieces like this, honest straight forward approaches to this topic.
Heck, I aint the perfect figure myself, just a typical long-haired country kitty myself... But I know beauty when I see it, and Ill be <censored> if I'll let society change what I know to be true!
BRAVO! Keep on doing what you do Alex!!

Leo

That's very sweet~ <3

Always love this pics and the small stories or descriptions that come with them.

very righteous

God i wish i could say things like that to my girlfriend... i can never come up with the right words...

This is too precious for words.

Very cute indeed :3 It touched me in a way because I myself consider to be pudgy and though a part of me does love my body it is hard not to feel self concious around people because to me I think nearly everyone is obessed to a point of wanting a skinny body to look attractive, I mean look at all the magazines out there or television with models and such. They all look perfect so it does eat away at your confidence of yourself even though you try hard not to let it.

Basically my point is I loved this peice of work, it shows that you should learn to love who you are and that your personality (to me anyway) is more important then just appearance as that comes second. Plus pudge is teh hotness :D hehe

very very nice story and piece to go with it :)

o wow that's beautiful ;_; I love it...

Good pic for a great story. :)

Horrah for your portrayal of the fluffy form, FA and the fandom in general needs more of this. To combat the sick image that modern society has try to brain wash us with their image of beauty

So sweet and lovely. My mate feels like that too a lot. I wish I could show her too how beautiful she is.

One thing I did tell her though was that the statues of ancient Greek goddesses were also "comfy" as she likes to call it hehe. She loved it.

Very well written..
But seriously, who wants a bag of bones that's so skinny you can see what she's thinking? :P
Girls with meat are the ones that give you the best sensation, now that is sexy in my eyes!

yea, i was the same way. I hugged my ex. (before breaking up) and said nice things. I told her "you are perfect the way you are" and such :D then she cheated on meh :P

It's not just girls who feel this way! This is exactly how I used to feel a lot of the time. I feel lucky that I have good, close friends and a loving mate who make me feel good with my own body, just the way it is.

*melts at the sweetness* @___@

yes. just .... yes

it's really nice, it actually gives me a little hope to even get someone because well, i'm quiet the fluffly one and i know how it feels to not feel good enough, well in fact i've never been asked out so, just kinda hopin and waitin for the right time

this really did help me out a bit, thank you it's really nice

I know how you feel. We're probably the same shape and size from what I can tell. Don't let anyone try to tell you what beauty is or is supposed to be. They are wrong. I mean so what if we'd rather have a Cheeseburger over a salad with Lite Ranch.

Also, one more important thing to remember about those model magazines...

They are not really what everyone wants in a person. The people that make up the model industry (models themselves, managers, producers, magazine editors and the like) those are the ones obsessed with weight. If they included society as a whole you'll find out that men and women love a good healthy figure. Being a little overweight never hurt anyone as long as health is in good standing.

Your weight does not make up who you are, your personality does. I don't know you but honey, you're beautiful to me and I do mean ALL of you.

I dunno if this helps, but our lounge in the hospital OR had this advert on the back of a women's magazine: http://a.yfrog.com/img204/3083/ac4.jpg Hopefully society's attitude is shifting a little. :3

that was beautiful, simply beautiful, no other words can describe it alone, except for that word. I love how you put stories behind the pictures you draw. it made me feel warm inside.

I also like the lighting, and the expressions. :3

"I wish I can just show you how beautiful you are though my eyes."

Beauty+truth of these words can never be denied.

I remember, the girl I've got my eye on..she hates her body, she can't see the simple perfection that I do. [Probably weighs 120 pounds, too :P]

The only girl whose eyes I could truely lose myself in...

I this!

Curvy girls are awesome. <3 For what it's worth, I saw this on the back of a women's magazine a week or so ago: http://a.yfrog.com/img204/3083/ac4.jpg

I think society's attitude is changing, at least a little bit. :3

Hehehe...Same things your hubby tells you my girl has been trying to tell me ^^;

I love this piece. Very much to I love it. Keep up fabulous work.

Every woman who has ever doubted their attractiveness should look at this. Women are the embodiment of femininity, beauty never comes in the same shape, otherwise it isn't beautiful....just another barbie doll.

this hit kinda close to home

great story with the pic <3

why can there be guys like him