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Lainey Molnar is an artist that explores topics of masculinity and femininity in honest and empowering comics. In her illustrations, she talks about body image, stereotypes, motherhood, freedom of choice and many other resonating themes that many people, especially women, can relate to. 

Scroll down for some candid illustrations. Lainey's work has been featured on Bored Panda before, so if you'd like to see the previous parts, make sure to click here, here, here and here.

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Bored Panda reached out to Lainey again to get to know more about her creative process. We asked her where she gets inspiration and motivation for her work. The artist replied that besides getting inspired by her own experience as a woman, she also follows a variety of content creators from psychologists, spiritual pages, body-positive influencers, mom influencers, and other inspiring people to "understand more about matters thousands or even millions of women go through."

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    Chucky Cheezburger
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep...My wife was going somewhere (can't remember, its been awhile.) Anyway, she was putting on makeup and doing her hair and such, and I ask her why. She said that since she has been working from home, she kinda misses getting "made up" ( not that she needs it. I think shes fine in sweats and her hair rolled in a bun) and it makes feel good...she was doing it for herself and not anyone else. I just always thought it was a chore that she would rather not deal with.

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    Since the majority of Lainey's illustrations are about women, we got curious whether she receives some feedback from men that are following her on social media. The artist replied that only 5% of her audience is men and she has experienced two kinds of interactions with them on different ends of a spectrum. "Some men are really warm and kind and express their support and understanding, ask about what they can do better, or tell me that they are having conversations about the topics I bring up with their families or friends. On the other hand, unfortunately, the majority of comments and messages from men are deeply misogynistic or they are trying to force aggressive arguments. Nothing I engage in, we are clearly not on the same page."

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    Lainey revealed that she receives countless requests from teachers from all over the world to get permission to print out her illustrations for their classrooms, which shows that this medium seems to express a message very well.

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    The artist shared that if all goes well, she's going to start writing her book very soon! "Besides being an illustrator and content creator I’m also an author (my first book came out in my native Hungarian in 2014) and it’s time to share my story along with drawings and the wisdom I picked up about womanhood over the years!"

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    Asriel Dreemurr
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I honestly don’t get why people got so upset over Ariel’s casting. The only part of her racial identity that has significance in the story is the fact that she’s a mermaid. I guess it could be a nostalgia thing but honestly you’d be better off sticking to the original in that case.

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    Asriel Dreemurr
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The secret is to just run from these people. Edit just to clarify that I don’t condone this in any way, just saying that it seems like it could very easily become dangerous here. Secondary edit: By not condoning this I was referring to the dude's behaviour

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    LongCoolWomanInABlackDress
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now at 42 I wear all the dresses I wouldn't have before. And I feel fabulous, better than ever!

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

    Why are we taught to not go out alone, or put your keys between your knuckles like a B rated Wolverine, etc etc....yet there is little discussion about consent?!

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

    Yeah, but it's still okay to be self conscious.

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    Penny Tent (she/her)
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly! Whatever you need to do to get by! (Or even just whatever you need to do to feel good).

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    Matt Ronald Slater
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need to work on saying "no." And setting boundaries.

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    Asriel Dreemurr
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same for masculinity! I’m a trans guy who likes wearing dresses and skirts sometimes and that makes me no less of a guy. It just makes me one who has a slightly more feminine gender expression.

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    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I draw a lot of portraits and one of my favorite things about it is seeing the different ways people can be beautiful.

    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got the double bump: genetics and minor accident as a toddler. That took 30 years to get used to.

    A Random Anvil
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got a witch's nose. Even the big colorless mole. I used to hate it, but now that I practice witchcraft, I kinda like it.

    Locke Lamora
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you become a witch, all of your moles are suddenly super-cool

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    A Wild Bean
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Random fun fact I learned from youtube, the little ridge that some people have is called a dorsal bump, which I think is awesome because it makes me think of dolphins, and who doesn't love dolphins?

    Linda Mermaid
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Think of how boring it would be if we all looked alike.

    Rosa Mardani
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    heh heh the last ones my nose and the third one is my besties... 😅

    László Buza
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    firstly, I thought I have to check something in the eyes (seems the eyes as an arrow on the top 2 pics) - only I got it when I look at the 3rd pics.

    No.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use too not have a bent nose and then after I broke it in 3rd grade, it showed up.

    Paul Nieder
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bottom left describes my nose. When I was younger, I used to get teased by some people about it. I was so self-conscious about it that I would not let people see me from the side if I could help it. As I got older I stopped caring. Now as I see it as being unique. As for people expecting pearly white teeth, that bothers me. I've never had white teeth and I've been drinking a lot of coffee lately, so that just exacerbates the problem. I've even had a couple rude people over the years ask me why my teeth are yellow. They're not yellow, per se, they're just not the fake white you see on TV or in magazines. Because of those people, I don't smile very much anymore. It's ingrained in my head.

    Shannon Gudvangen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And we all are incredible, strong and beautiful.

    censorshipsucks
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    3 years ago

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    but if it is genetic, then is it real? I thought it was a social construct... or are we now going back to 1890?

    Ivo H
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the meaning is that the “everyone is different” is genetics. “Beauty standards” are still social construct.

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    Bleble BlebleBla
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can someone remove this Sarah Elizabeth and her/his.\/their blatant scam promotion? (I reported it twice already)

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    Kirsten Kerkhof
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If Aphrodite can have belly rolls and still be the most beautiful goddess, I can too!

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    2picklesinabun
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dating in your 40's: F**k 'em if they don't like me, who cares. Lol

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    Tamra
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That man has mental problems. Too much money and fame and no damn sense. And it's "defcon", dumbass.

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    Abby da great
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SO NO ONE TOLD YOU LIFE WAS GONNA BE THIS WAY

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    Poeha
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Neh those who do better are also fun. My sis does better with everything, also plants. She gave me a plastic plant. I still didn't kill it.

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

    I was so stoked to see red liquids in some comercials.

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

    Is the top right a cleft lip? Pardon spelling, and the fact I don’t know much about the subject.

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    D. Pitbull
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahh... Lelo... the sex toys that, with one look you know... maaaybe you don't need the Rolls-Royce of vibrators... (seriously. Crazy. Craaaazy overpriced).

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    Kirsten Kerkhof
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I lived for all four. But my 90s were awesome!

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    2picklesinabun
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a female, no it doesn't. WE ALL just need to remember that it isn't realistic. I don't need porn to be politically correct.

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