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Are there any dreamers out there? If you're someone who often finds themselves lost in thought or enjoys gazing at the sky, perhaps even imagining that those fluffy, puffy clouds resemble something familiar, then you're in the right place. We're excited to present you with a wonderful collection of dreamy and incredibly cute illustrations by an artist based in Mexico. The series “Rayando nubes” features before and after photos, demonstrating how simple cloud shapes can inspire us to see them in entirely new and unique ways.

Bored Panda reached out to Monse Ascencio, the creative mind behind the “Rayando nubes” series. We asked the artist what drew her to use clouds as the canvas for the illustrations, and about the approach to translating the shapes she sees in the clouds into artwork. The illustrator shared with us: “Using clouds to imagine animals or things is something I've done my whole life! When I was little, I remember looking up at the sky and picturing a parade of animals and things floating up in the clouds. I think it's good to let your imagination run wild every once in a while and have a little taste of what life was like when we were carefree as children.”

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Sooploosh MacSchnibble
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why dun u draw his Atomic Heat Ray when its right there in the cloud =<

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Asked to walk us through the typical process when creating a cloud illustration, the artist told us: “First, you need to find a perfect cloud for you, perfect in the sense that you can see the shape of something without thinking about it. After that, I take a photo of it and open a drawing app that I use on my cell phone. After that, I start drawing and it's hard to put it down until it's finished. I like being able to have modern tools like being able to draw on a photo in the palm of my hand, it makes the process more instantaneous and genuine, I think.”

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    Next, we were wondering if Monse could tell us which one of her cloud illustrations has been the most memorable or impactful for her personally. The artist said: “Oh! It's difficult to choose just one, the truth is I have a special affection for all of them but I think that the first dog I drew will always be the most special since it was the one that started it all. That first little dog I drew, I did it while I was at work, I was sitting on the stairs and I could see the sky.”

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    Ascencio has also shared the story behind this special drawing: “The first thing I saw clearly was a little dog peeking out of a cloud and it changed my mood completely. I saw it so obviously that I decided to draw it without thinking that I would end up drawing hundreds of little creatures in the clouds in the future.”

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    Axolotl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’re like a little old couple it’s so cute 🥹

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    In our previous conversation, Monse mentioned that looking at clouds helps her find inspiration and relaxation. We asked the artist to elaborate on how this practice has influenced her creative process and mindset. We learned that: “I feel that searching for and drawing animals in the clouds is very relaxing for me because there are days when I feel anxious or stressed and drawing helps me calm my mind. It's a good way to disconnect from today's fast-paced life, and enjoy simple and beautiful things like looking up at the sky and seeing there's a whole universe waiting to be discovered.”

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    Axolotl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took me a second to realize what it was, but AAAAAHHH I LOVE ANTEATERS!!! ❤️✨❤️✨

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    Realist
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Through the sky and the rivers. 😊 The clouds have it better than us.

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    Axolotl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    100% professional tightrope Walker! Don’t worry about it..

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    WindySwede
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I can't reach my mouth to sing karaoke.!"

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    Axolotl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Blowing bubbles with just your nose!? Such talent!

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    mommaoso818
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like it's pooping 🤣🤣🤣

    Ambry Petersen
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought of Gru saying "Good day Mr sheep's butt."

    Axolotl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like he just ascended but instead of angelic music it’s just him screaming like “A-“

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    Axolotl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a fear of cockroaches but this one is cute so I’ll give it a pass

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    Axolotl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like it would break into your house at night through the window and commit arson on your goldfish

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    Sooploosh MacSchnibble
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me when I morph into a gigantic Lizzerd WizzerdTM and p**s homosexuality on the unsuspecting population

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    Axolotl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    EEE FLUFFY MOTH :3 ❤️✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️

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    Ambry Petersen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Starts singing, Hawaiian roller coaster ride

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    Axolotl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that’s not menacing at all..

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    allthatandaduck888
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww! I want to help him carry his groceries.

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    Magenta McDonald
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg why did my Brain go "ah! Perry the Mexican platypus!?"

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