#alchemyproject

[michelleroy]

Super excited to announce the winner of the custom ALCHEMY skateboard deck raffle from @artexponnewyork goes to Tara Murray (@rashina119) a dedicated young collector and blogger for ARTBreakOUT.com & StreetArtNYC.org Interest in the Alchemy deck raffle was astounding and we may follow it up with a limited edition series in the months to come. Keep an eye out or sign up for the newsletter for updates, link in bio. #alchemyproject #portraitphotography #portraitsthatconnect #michelleroyphoto #2xpro @canonusa @manfrottoimaginemore (at New York, New York)

[elementalgrowth]

Surround yourself with the people, places and things that inspire the magic in you and nothing less. . . Tag that person who inspires that magic in you below 👇 . . #spiritualalchemy #thealchemist #alchemystic #magicmoment #abundancemindset #alchemysymbols #entrepreneurgoals #magictrick #alchemists #entrepreneurialmindset1 #alchemist #inneralchemy #manifestingmagic #magicalgirl #manifestationbabe #spiritualalchemist #manifestyourdreams #alchemyproject #entrepreneurslife #mindsetchange #friendshipismagic #entrepreneurmotivation #alchemist🔹🕉️☪️☯️ #entrepreneurspirit #billionairemindset #mindsetcoaching #alchemistpeople #mindsetquotes #successfulmindset #magicmoments (at Magical World) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_2UUUCFvfS/?igshid=r74lzi6k0ups

[iamlshauntay]

At one point, the moderator for the #AlchemyProject opened up the room for questions and comments. A young woman who sat nearby said she thought the images were "refreshing" to see; she loved the muscle definition presented in the photos -- particularly in women. When she was developing muscle mass herself, her friends made her feel like she did something wrong. Masculine is typically what people call your body when it's accentuated but strength has no gender. I reflected on all of the times that I dimmed my own light in efforts of preserving others' ideals on beauty and mental safety. I credit my careers over the course of a decade to not giving a fuck about opinions and acknowledging the trendsetter within myself. It's a very hard thing to do. Standing alone in your own truth can be very isolating. People make snide remarks, call you zany and it's crazy as hell to see them congratulate you when a consensus defines you as worthy. Ain't that a bitch? Thank you to every person who told me I couldn't make it being openly queer, loud mouthed, a rule breaker, possessing "masculine" mental and physical qualities (whatever that may mean), potty mouthed, accused of being too much of an extrovert, called selfish when I put myself first, a pawn because I cared for my tribe "too much", being androgynous, sexually liberated and a spectrum of self inflicted phobic things that they tried to bounce onto me. Thank you for trying to add onto my insecurities. I needed to see what failure looks like to fix my own shortcomings. What I wish for all of us to do is to stare intensely into a mirror until it make us uncomfortable and when we feel that moment of awkwardness, question the source. Is it something that came from you or are you hearing other people's voices -- then fix it. Here's a takeaway from last night's conversation: We are thriving in an era where we generate our own content. Our lives are intricate stories begging to be woven together. I don't fault any of those people who made me feel less than at one point; I think they were still learning themselves as I am still trying to grow into my own greatest achievement; I'm not sure what that is just yet. (at Gallery Max New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ezYIrnjXW/?igshid=1538bjrtuw8or

[masharadha-blog]

#alchemy #divine #divinekeys #alchemygothic #alchemytattoo #alchemyproject #divinefeminine #divinenine #divinemercy #divinelight #divinemasculine #divine_drops #divine_forest #divinemother #appliedyogastudio #rishikesh #rishikeshspirit #rishikeshdiaries #workshop #workshops #retreat #retreats #retreatlife #workshopbrand #workshopjakarta www.appliedyogastudio.com (at Applied Yoga Studio)

[tixbox]

#Repost @t.ra.my ・・・ The funny monkey #monkey #bannana #hungery #abudhabitourism #abudhabiart #visitabudhabi #simplyabudhabi #abudhabifood #art #graffiti #graffitiart @alchemyproject #streetart #streetfood #food #foodfestival http://ift.tt/2il1LKm

[michelleroy]

Today is the last day of ArtExpo. If you are in Manhattan and want to add some art to your Sunday come by and see us at Booth 432 @artexponewyork A featured selection of gallery images from the Alchemy series is on exhibit today @artexponewyork #Pier94 #NYC Show runs - April 19-22, 2018 Stop by and visit us! #alchemyproject #portraitphotography #portraitsthatconnect #sundaybumday #michelleroyphoto #2xpro @canonusa @tethertools @phaseonephoto @xritephoto @manfrottoimaginemore

[iamlshauntay]

"Beauty looks like encouragement, patience, acceptance, forgiveness, carefulness and compassion." - @erykahbadu Over the course of a few days, I saw the after effects and power of sharing a sacred part of yourself with an uncensored audience. It was 90 percent love, 5 percent creepy and 5 percent who threatened to unfollow my format and leaving their "necessary" feedback of who they thought I was. Isn't it strange on how we can become engulfed on the smaller group than the larger picture some days? But if there's anything that social media taught me is another quote from Queen Badu: "You cannot censor someone’s opinion. You cannot censor art. But you can be encouraged to build something from it.” Even hate is an art form. Anyone that can use that much energy to send me two page emails about being a "whore" or an "attention seeker" has to be a modern day Picasso. You are allowed to feel whatever you want to feel but I already forgave your stupid ass when you strolled in the door. I don't forget the words nor will I pretend to act like I'd be willing to give you the chance of having a do over but I'd be damned if you pimp my insanity. My strength is an art form. My love is an art form. My ability to move past your disparaging comments is an art form. My success is an art form. If my body make you enraged, I can only imagine what you feel when I mind fuck. Thank you to the 90 percent who loaded my inbox with crazy beautiful messages about my photos from the Alchemy project and I send the best of luck to the 10 percent who feel a dark way about me; at least I know where you stand. Photo Courtesy: @michelleroyphoto | Alchemy Project #alchemyproject #2xpro #runningfatchef #fatrunner #plussizeathlete #loveletters #lovealways #selfcare #portrait #womenequality #womenempowerment #loveislove #BlackGirlJoy #blackgirlsrock #blackmagicwoman #melanin #melaninpoppin (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn3aT89BMKt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x3wkgyg123xy

[rozthediva]

The Patriarchy: "Be a small timid white girl with a desk job who eats kale!" Me and @michelleroyphoto: "Fuck yo' couch" CC: @thewallatbodyandpole #alchemyproject #2xpro #RozTheDiva #DangerousCurves #RozMaysEnterprises #PlusSizePole #BlackGirlsPole #BodyandPole #PoleLikeADamnDiva #IncrediPole #PlusSizeAthlete #CourageousSexyStrong #BodyPositiveAthletes #BrooklynFitLab #FuckYouPayMe (at Body & Pole)

[michelleroy]

A featured selection of gallery images from the Alchemy series will be on exhibit @artexponewyork #Pier94 #NYC April 19-22, 2018. #alchemyproject #portraitphotography #portraitsthatconnect #michelleroyphoto #2xpro @canonusa @tethertools @phaseonephoto @xritephoto @manfrottoimaginemore (at New York, New York)

[michelleroy]

A featured selection of gallery images from the Alchemy series will be on exhibit @artexponewyork #Pier94 #NYC April 19-22, 2018. #alchemyproject #sundaybumday #portraitphotography #portraitsthatconnect #michelleroyphoto #2xpro @canonusa @tethertools @phaseonephoto @xritephoto @manfrottoimaginemore (at New York, New York)

[michelleroy]

Gallery MAX SoHo Group Exhibition Opening Tonight. Today: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM When: Opening - Wednesday, January 9, 2019 6PM - 8PM Show runs from Jan 9, 2019 - Jan 30, 2019 Where: Gallery Max Soho 552 Broadway, #401 (buzz #9), New York, NY 10012 #alchemyproject #michelleroyphoto #galley #soho #nyc (at Gallery Max New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsbl2dDHB5w/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tg11wd4kcibi

[iamlshauntay]

I never desired nor requested a male to chaperone my vagina. Doesn't that thought sound absurd to you? People's concern about my sexuality hasn't made me orgasm to date. Slut shaming won't make me cook any faster. And I don't worry nor desire to criticize other women's bodies or lives to uplift my own. When you learn how to effectively practice self love, especially on the areas of your skin or mind that you don't view as great, you can emancipate yourself from any outside or internal oppression. Photo Courtesy: @michelleroyphoto | Alchemy Series #alchemyproject #2xpro #runningfatchef #fatrunner #runner #plussizeathlete #athenaathlete #athlete #loveletters #loveyourself #selflove #sexuality #womenempowerment #blackgirlmagic #mentalhealth #melanin #endometriosiswarrior #melaninpoppin #fatwomenofcolor #psblogger (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn0LbX-lWa3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pij6wjah0ylk

[iamlshauntay]

Being a unapologetic black woman is alchemy. Oftentimes we are one of the most disrespected demographics that walk the earth. We birth you. Love you. Nurture you. Stand by you. Fight for you. And even after proving our loyalty, we are despised by you. We're expected to keep our heads high, shoulders rolled back, show no signs of weakness and carry the weight of the world. I used to wonder why my arms were so toned. Perhaps my ancestors were trying to tell me that everyday would be gym day as we walk on this earth. If you don't believe that I'm a black magic woman, I suppose you haven't been watching my alchemy. Photo Courtesy: @michelleroyphoto To see the Alchemy project, please visit his page to see other stellar subjects from this series. This heart was especially made for social media -- a playground that is clearly scared of nipples. #runningfatchef #fatrunner #plussizeathlete #freethenipplemovement  #alchemyproject #2xpro #blackmagicwoman #BlackGirlJoy #blackgirlmagic #mybodymychoice #athenaathlete #athlete #bodyimage #bodypositive #fatwomenofcolor #womenempowerment #womenequality #effyourbeautystandards #fuckcensorship #lovealways #lovewhatmatters #endometriosiswarrior (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnyIGhNlLt9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ibkbtuz7p79t

[michelleroy]

A selection from the Alchemy series will be on view at "UpRising: The Art of Subculture" at the Bell-ans Creative Arts Center (Aug 5th – September 15th) Opening reception this Saturday August 4th 7:30pm http://www.bellans.com/future/ #michelleroyphoto #2xpro #alchemyproject #alchemy #uprisingvolition (at New York, New York)

[michelleroy]

Super excited and honored to receive the ArtExpo FotoSolo award 🥇 for the Alchemy exhibit. A featured selection of gallery images from the Alchemy series is on exhibit today @artexponewyork #Pier94 #NYC Show runs - April 19-22, 2018 Stop by and visit us! #alchemyproject #portraitphotography #portraitsthatconnect #michelleroyphoto #2xpro @canonusa @tethertools @phaseonephoto @xritephoto @manfrottoimaginemore (at Artexpo New York)