This Florida-based artist is using the sidewalk near her house to spread some positivity and cheer people up during these anxious times. Casey Drake—a self-taught artist, former biology teacher, and a mother of two—is brightening up the streets of her neighborhood with colorful and amusing chalk drawings. Some of the artwork is quarantine-themed, like the series of "5 stages of quarantine" drawings, seemingly inspired by the Pixar movie Inside Out. "All of the drawings are on the sidewalk in front of my home," Casey told Bored Panda. "I usually start by trying to think of something that is new in our lives, such as hoarding toilet paper or wearing masks and gloves. Then I think through the different characters I know and see if one fits. Sometimes it doesn't all come together until I'm already drawing, though." Scroll down below to see the fun chalk drawings from Casey and vote for the ones you liked the most! Also, Casey told us she plans on making tutorials on her YouTube channel so stay tuned!

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George Digamma
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He can also slap him from 6ft apart, because he is Batman!!!

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"I'm self taught. I don't have an official art background but I have always drawn and painted as a hobby," Casey told Bored Panda. "Currently I stay home and take care of my kids but previously I was a high school biology teacher."

"[Quarantine] changed my life in similar ways to everyone else," the artist told us. "I was lying awake at night worrying until I started doing these drawings as a stress relief. Now I lie awake at night figuring out my next drawing. These are certainly stressful times and anything we can do to lift ourselves and others up is valuable."

"I try to pick things that are relatable, relevant, and most importantly funny," Casey revealed. "Cartoon characters are easy because they're easily recognizable and most people are at least somewhat familiar with their back stories. Plus, my daughter loves all things Disney and she's the one who makes most of the suggestions."

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Lilly Rose Poppy
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least she never knew what is was like to be at school

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The artist also wants all Bored Panda readers to "stay safe, stay healthy, [and] stay home!"

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Freya the Wanderer
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Social distancing will make that kiss a bit hard to pull off.

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Mad Eye Moody
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He need a face mask or the stuff to make one

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Roadkill TheBrave
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at this stuff, isn't it neat, wouldn't you think that my hoard is quite sweet, wouldn't you think I'm the girl who has, everything? Look at this trove, treasures untold, how many toilet paper rolls do I own, I've got Lysol and Bleach by the gallon, I've got sanitizer by the pound, you want a face mask? I've made twenty. But who cares? No big deal? I want more.......

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Freya the Wanderer
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least all they have to worry about are computer viruses. 😉

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AutumntheLeaf/RainWing
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like staying inside with my girlfriend.