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Drawing Nude Art as a Woman Challenging Shame with Michelle Dovey
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- Jun 2, 2026
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Summary
If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/support In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Michelle Dovey about confronting self-imposed limits and embracing creative freedom through a unique art project centered on drawing the nude male form. Based in Wales and originally from New Zealand, Michelle shares how a pivotal solo trip to Florence during a major life upheaval led her to uncover hidden shame, challenge societal expectations, and transform her approach to asking for what she truly wants. Listeners will glean insights on the links between art, self-permission, and courageously redefining personal boundaries. About Michelle Dovey: Michelle Dovey is an internationally exhibiting artist and bestselling author whose pioneering work lives at the intersection of art, embodiment, and radical liberation. With over two decades immersed in transformational practices—including dance, shamanism, and somatic creativity—Michelle is a seasoned guide in breaking taboos, dissolving shame, and reclaiming the body as a source of power, truth, and pleasure. Main Topics Covered: How major life changes—like divorce—can prompt new creative exploration and self-dialogue. The challenge and revelation of “self-editing” in art, especially around drawing the male nude. Unpacking the male gaze vs. female gaze, and what that means for artists and viewers. Using a bold 100-drawing project to disrupt internalized shame and social taboos. The empowering skill of asking directly for what you want (in art, life, or even just how you like your coffee). How public vulnerability and sharing reduce shame and fuel genuine personal growth. The ripple effect: learning to prioritize your own…