Meet The Female Illustrators Who Are Drawing What Life Is Like As A Modern Woman

Let’s take five to look at the femme illustrators who are nailing what it’s really like being a modern woman in today’s world, and sometimes a picture really does say a thousand words.

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All of the artists listed are female (not surprisingly) whose work is based around womanhood, the trials and tribulations we face as women, as well as praising our beautiful bodies and minds. But they go further than that still; exploring the deep trenches of identity, feminity and masculinity, mental health, empowerment, youth, motherhood, social pressures, and relationships. Some are incredibly detailed and abstract, while others are more simplified with straightforward messages.

These artists come from all corners of the globe including India, Los Angeles, and Ireland; providing an intriguing (and very similar) insight into the collective problems that all modern women experience. As a whole, art is an invaluable tool for educating and sharing stories and these artists show just how?tremendous our experiences as women are, while simultaneously highlighting just how powerful paper and colourful lines can be.

Laura Callaghan

Selfie enthusiast for @seventeen #knowurangles #payurelectricitybill

A photo posted by Laura Callaghan (@lauracallaghanillustration) on Sep 10, 2016 at 2:35am PDT

Sara Andreasson

Here’s an illustration I did for @lennyletter The article by Alexis Coe explores how writers acknowledge their partners differently depending on their gender. Apparently female writers tend to express more gratitude towards the emotional labour their partners engage in rather than the ‘actual work’ they may or may not have contributed with. Many thanks to @geometricsleep ?

A photo posted by Sara Andreasson (@saraandreasson) on Jun 4, 2016 at 4:42am PDT

 

Celeste Mountjoy

Close up of ‘ready 4 summer’

A photo posted by celeste mountjoy (@filthyratbag) on Nov 17, 2016 at 3:10am PST

Polly Nor

Got Nothing To Wear

A photo posted by POLLY NOR (@pollynor) on Feb 17, 2016 at 1:27pm PST

Frances Cannon

An old one but such a classic!

A photo posted by Frances Cannon (@frances_cannon) on Nov 4, 2016 at 9:50pm PDT

 

Tara OBrien

Is there anything better than the feeling after cancelling plans? #irishillustration #art #illustration #mentalhealth #selfcare #howwegetby #anxiety #depression #digitalart

A photo posted by Tara O Brien (@taraobrienillustration) on Oct 19, 2016 at 4:17pm PDT

Grace Miceli

More sad snacks from a few weeks ago for @superdeluxe

A photo posted by Grace Miceli (@artbabygirl) on Nov 16, 2016 at 6:33am PST

Oliv Roe

#comics #instaart #illustration #artoftheday #sketchoftheday #streetart #artwatchers #creativity #instagood #art #artofinstagram #urban #illustrationartists #streetart #illustrationfriday #bodypositive #draw #pansexualpride #sexuality #tattoo #bodypositive #digitalart #twitart #artwit #queer #lgbtq #sketchbook

A photo posted by ????????????Art by Oliv Roe (@oliv.roe) on Jun 22, 2016 at 6:02pm PDT

Ayqa Khan

ruff draft

A photo posted by @ayqakhan on Nov 29, 2015 at 5:57pm PST

Henn Kim

Vision of you / ?? ?? ?

A photo posted by Henn Kim (?) (@henn_kim) on Oct 3, 2016 at 8:30am PDT