Six Latino artists tell BuzzFeed Español what inspires them, and what goes into the process of creating plus-sized art.
There have been periods in art history where female beauty was represented in all its forms. Over time, slim women were portrayed more and more frequently in pictures, drawings and photography.
But that doesn't mean that curvy girls have ceased to exist, or that they're any less beautiful now than they were in the 16th century. There are dozens of illustrators around the world who create, promote and distribute art dedicated to figures of all shapes and sizes.
In honor to their work, we introduce them to you...
Munrou is 26 years old and she's a freelance artist and illustrator. She began drawing plus-sized girls 3 years ago. "My motivation was the lack of representation. I didn't want to continue the stigma that has been around for so long about what an ideal body should look like. I wanted to contribute my grain of salt to put forward a message of love and acceptance towards our bodies."
Munrou got started on Tumblr, were she received hundreds of messages of support and appreciation. "Many girls wrote to me saying that they felt happy to see their bodies reflected in my pieces, and that gave them a boost of confidence", she said.
Of course, Munrou has also received criticism for her work, including accusations that she's "promoting obesity".
"I have encountered criticism from people who believe I glorify obesity and I've had to explain why my work does not promote a bad lifestyle, but rather I bring a message of love and acceptance towards our bodies, and that regardless of your size, you have to carry your body with pride," adds Munrou.
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