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A University of Florida art professor wants to make sure models for drawing represent a wide spectrum of people, including obese individuals and LGBT individuals.

Angela DeCarlis’ “Figure on Diversity” workshop “features diverse models who are people of color, fat, disabled or members of the LGBTQ community,” according to the student newspaper. The campus art museum has also hosted DeCarlis’ workshops.

“It’s really important for the models who have been oppressed on the basis of their appearance to have the opportunity to be seen,” DeCarlis told the Alligator.. “Not just stared at, right? Really seen and valued.”