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Using my body as a form of self expression isn't something which I have ever felt comfortable doing before, whether that be from embarrassment or lack of self confidence. I have always admired those who have had the confidence to shoot nude, I would say to myself - "I wish that I could do this", until one day I realised that I could. As a young women, growing up in England there was a lot of shame about being naked, and the female form in general, unless it looked a certain way. Having stretch marks, cellulite and scars weren't something that was perceived as beautiful. However, by contributing to I Shot Myself, I am breaking that barrier and not conforming to stereotypes which I have been told all my life are the only form of beauty. Beauty and sexiness is about being confident, not being symmetrical and being completely real, I Shot Myself is the thing which made me realise this and I hope in the future it will allow me to feel more beautiful. Doing this has allowed me to explore new avenues and it encouraged me to challenge myself artistically, mentally and also physically.

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ARTIST PROFILE
birthplace: Basingstoke, UK
occupation: Student
age: 23
height: 5'1
relationship status: In a Relationship
starsign: Gemini
biggest passion in my life: My friends, they are not only just a source of entertainment, they're also there for me when I'm sad, happy, anxious or excited. Without my friends that I have today I wouldn't be the person I am
I like to listen to: I am a country girl at heart, so the sound of horses hooves on wet tarmac reminds me of being at home, with the sound of rain falling off the leaves and the satisfying sound of a horse trotting
I like to watch: Well Harry Potter is an obvious answer but I also love to watch my friends play sport and watching them laugh and mess around, my friends are probably the most important thing to me
I like to smell: Chopped grass in spring, also the smell of freshly baked bread in the morning always motivates me for my day
I like to taste: Onions and garlic with cumin seeds after they have been sautéing in the pan is probably my favourite flavour in the world! Water after I have been swimming in the salty sea
I like to feel: A satin slip dress on my body whilst a summer breeze caresses my skin is a lovely feeling, it reminds me of being in the start of a relationship, the honeymoon period, where everything is exciting
favourite part of my body: My bum!
favourite part of someone else's body: Well there are many ways to answer this, I would say people's smile and how their eyes crinkle at the sides when they are really smiling, but also, I can't help but say breasts
Why i shot myself: Growing up you're told that being self-conscious is the norm, it is weird if you don't have a part of your body that you hate. There are so many external pressures for women in today's society and when I heard about ISM I was blown away. I was always a very insecure person when it comes to my body shape and how I looked, so, doing this allowed me to express myself and fall in love w
who I'd least like to see shoot themselves: Donald Trump or my Mother, that really would be scarring
who I'd most like to see shoot themselves: My girlfriend, I don't think she realises how beautiful she is. Also, probably someone like Gillian Anderson
Most outrageous thing I have done: I had sex in a tractor once!! It was maybe the most uncomfortable and awkward experience, but it sure was fun
Bands I like: Tash Sultana, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Girl in Red
Books I like: The Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling, Pretty Women by Fern Michaels, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Films I like: Midsommar, Love Actually, Notting Hill