#30DayWritingChallenge (Day 10): “Discuss someone who intrigues you and why?

On By MarquessaIn #30 Day Challenge 2020, Writing Challenges

You see, there’s this guy…

I shouldn’t start a post like that but I will. 🙂

I won’t mention the guy’s name but I will tell you what I know from following his Instagram for a long while now.

He is not a celebrity and has a day job. He is an “artivist” whose art is amazing and much of what he posts uplifts the image of Black women. Positive art, loving art, erotic art… a little bit of everything.

And he’s not Black. There is a reason why I mention this…

His genuine love for Black women has resulted in his two past Instagram accounts being taken down (one had even reached to 22,000) for totally unfounded reasons. One of those supposed reasons is that they consider his art “explicit” which makes absolutely no sense when much more explicit art is posted on IG with no issues. The fact that he is continually targeted is mainly due to one reason and one reason only…

I don’t think that I need to explain more than that. The bigger surprise is the type of people who usually report his account but I won’t get into that here either.

It just comes down to the fact that, as usual, when someone says that they have a preference for blondes, no one says a word. But the moment someone says that they have a preference for Black women, it is so totally unbelievable that it just has to be a fetish or something weird.

Those who have followed him and his art for a long time know all of the reasons for his preferences. They also know the difficult experiences he has overcome in his life.

I’m glad that he finally took the advice of his followers and created his own website where his art can’t be taken down or his account foolishly reported.

So what intrigues me about him?

I’m intrigued by his persistence of posting positive art of Black women in spite of all the backlash he gets, including forums dedicated to bashing him. I’m intrigued by how open he is with the parts of his life that he chooses to share with his followers. I’m especially intrigued by the manner in which his art stirs up such positive and raw emotions from the Black women who follow his account and are simply happy to see themselves portrayed with such reverence.

And it surely doesn’t hurt that he is gorgeous too and actively engages with his followers when he can.

Don’t worry, I’m a fan, not a “swimfan” (remember that movie? In any case, I’m too old to be a swimfan). 🙂

Like I said, I’m not going to mention his name (I’m not about to send any haters in his direction) but if anyone reading this is interested in getting to know his art, DM via Instagram and I’ll let you know.

Who intrigues YOU? Share with me in the comment box.

See you tomorrow!

Bisous,

M xoxo

18 thoughts on “#30DayWritingChallenge (Day 10): “Discuss someone who intrigues you and why?”

    1. Hey Nikki! I was inspired by Pam to do this. She found it on someone’s blog, either see the post BRFORE my Day 1 for the link to Pam or try this link below. Mind you, I changed a lot of the questions to get a little more in-depth with those reading. Let me know if you do it. I would love to read it!

      https://wp.me/p2jhnp-1AA

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  3. I don’t have any ONE specific person in mind, but I’m intrigued by and admire truly confident, independent people. (Not to be confused with “free thinkers” because they annoy me!) 😀

    I’ve been fortunate enough to meet a handful in the last few months-online and off-and in this “go along to get along” and “follow the crowd” society, it’s refreshing and liberating to meet someone who smiles and says, “Thank you, but that’s not for me.” They have no anger, attitude, or agenda… just their own way or plan. It doesn’t matter what’s trending or “buzzy.” they’re happy with themselves and their choices.

    🙂

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  6. This guy does sound intriguing. There are not many like him (in “real life” or online) that’ll defend their preferences or go against the grain, especially after continuous backlash. And as artists, we know how personal our art is! So kudos to him.

    There is this guy for me too; he popped up in my ig recommendations before I moved and unbeknownst to me, I moved to the city that he lived!!! We aren’t subscribed to each other, but I’ve seen him in person TWICE. From his captions (I be lurkin), he just seems so interesting, like we’d have great conversation. I might have to say something if I encounter him a third time.

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