Growing up, I felt I should be ashamed of being nude around anyone. Over time, I learned to be comfortable with my body. When Nick made a public call for penis portraits in 2022, I decided to send one. We had become friends and I knew he was a professional. Knowing that such a revealing photo of myself would be made into art was a freeing experience that boosted my confidence. Seeing the first watercolor he created of me gave inspiration to be more creative with poses. I experimented with capturing angles of the male body I’d never seen before, which was an eye-opening experience. While I feel secure in my own skin, I appreciate the anonymity Nick provides each person who has shared more of themselves. His respectful approach made the process deeply rewarding. It’s been so impactful that I’ve since sent photos for another artist whose work I admire, building tighter relationships in the art community.