Thanks, stranger lady! Because I like an artist, whom I believe draws beautifully with no malice and a sense of whimsy, I am clearly lying.
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Except, I have always loved this artist's work, long before I turned pro. And the majority of his fans are female.
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It is fine to object to cheesecake art for any of a dozen valid reasons. But to police what OTHER women like seems condescending;
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Like, I love the DC Bombshells, both the book and the designs. Tens of thousands of women do. They are rooted in the pin-up tradition.
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Like anything, it is all about intent and execution. Charm, wit, and style mitigate many factors. AND if there's beefcake as well, yay.
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There are artists who do this stuff terribly, and if this is all that's out there, that's a problem. But let women like what they like.
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In fairness, I acknowledge that some may find it strange that I am feminist but also love a lot of 'cheesecake' artists' work. That's fair.
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But some of these artists draw beautiful women in ways that don't feel insulting or mean-spirited. There's a difference, isn't there?
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And I am not saying it's appropriate for all stories...sometimes that style does not match a book. That's frustrating.
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Let me ask everyone. Do you like the DC Bombshells? The merch or the comics, either one.
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yes I love it but it's also b/c the women are the centre of the story and it doesn't feel exploitative or w/e
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