Thats so funny - I find it rather interesting the extreme perspectives. I love to paint women, and I am a 100% straight female. Women are beautiful, powerful, strong and intelligent. I am currently working through a series paying tribute to strong female characters in film. It's good that you keep a positive attitude, because at the end of the day, if it's not true, it's not real. I love the joke too - I've never heard that before lol. Following, upvoted and resteemed! Beaufitufl painting by the way - I love the fierce expression - its beautiful - love your color palette!
Thank you @j-vo!
I am not sure if my attitude is positive, like you say, or simply a somewhat detached one. There are all kinds of people on this planet, each with their individual stories, experiences, conclusions, filters. Filters through which they see everything they see, including artworks.
Now, as an artist, imagine giving crucial importance to absolutely each and every opinion that is thrown one's way. That would probably be an expedited way to go crazy. :)
So yes, in that sense, that joke IS priceless...
There's nothing like a humorous anecdote to make a point.