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Belgian artist Joeri Christiaen began illustrating daily life in lockdown the day it all started, 6 weeks ago. What began as just one casual drawing has now become part of a late-night routine, which he didn't imagine would last for weeks.

Joeri, an animation writer and director based in Paris, illustrates challenges and unexpected comedy coming from family life in lockdown―from homeschooling young kids to hectic conference calls, dealing with being together 24/7, and trying to find (some) time for yourself.

Even though many people are now in self-isolation, there are a lot of relatable situations we continue to share. Every day Joeri receives messages from friends and strangers telling him they’re looking forward to these daily slices of life because they make them smile, feel touched, or simply a bit less lonely. As many of us are juggling between family life and work in these exceptional circumstances, it’s nice to remember you’re not the only one out there not handling it perfectly or having it all figured out!

As Joeri’s main craft is to create and direct animated films and series (you can find more information about his work on his website or Facebook page), this is now inspiring him to write a new short. To be continued...

More info: Facebook

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Day 23: Making Choices

Day 23: Making Choices

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Stu Mountjoy
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of Smith and Jones, when they were talking about eating the onboard airline food, cos they'd already eaten the passengers!

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    Day 28: As Ready As I Can Be

    Day 28: As Ready As I Can Be

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    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Small piece of dark heavy paper and tape (until your order for an actual webcam cover arrives). Also, turn off your microphone and speakers. That way you can vent at them to your heart’s content and they’ll never hear you—-something you can’t do in the office.

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    Day 33: Learning New Techniques

    Day 33: Learning New Techniques

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    Max Han
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes knowledge comes from younger people

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    Day 16: We Used To Walk The Streets

    Day 16: We Used To Walk The Streets

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    mickey
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the look in his eyes every time though...😂

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    Day 2: At Least We Get To Sleep In

    Day 2: At Least We Get To Sleep In

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    Day 25: Remote Brain

    Day 25: Remote Brain

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    Joseph O'Reilly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh God this is more relatable than I'm comfortable with

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    Day 26: We Didn't See That Coming

    Day 26: We Didn't See That Coming

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    Don Powell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey moms and dads. They grow up and are gone quick. Be sure your family knows they are loved!

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    Day 41: Need To Remember That

    Day 41: Need To Remember That

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    Beth Cyr
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet these are wonderful. I wish they were big enough to SEE.

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    Day 7: So Far So Good

    Day 7: So Far So Good

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    Avery S Alberico
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you are a gamer, see this, and immediately think of Endermen

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    Day 8: The Switch

    Day 8: The Switch

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    Sandhya Boyd
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This describes so perfectly what it feels like to be a working parent right now. My husband and I are juggling at magical levels, for work and school and home, every single day.

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    Day 13: The Kids Are Fine

    Day 13: The Kids Are Fine

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    Raine Soo
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure, of course. Junior is only climbing the walls.

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    Day 21: Daddy's Glitching

    Day 21: Daddy's Glitching

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    Day 6: Conference Calls

    Day 6: Conference Calls

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    Sandhya Boyd
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For us it's wrestling breaks with my little boy. Never. Enough. Wrestling.

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    Day 31: Strange Times

    Day 31: Strange Times

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    Day 36: Not Getting Tired Of The Constant Hugging Though

    Day 36: Not Getting Tired Of The Constant Hugging Though

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    Day 38: The Minute Before

    Day 38: The Minute Before

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    Day 3: Lunch Before. Lunch Now

    Day 3: Lunch Before. Lunch Now

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

    Some people want it to go back to normal, but what if normal is away from family?

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    Day 24: Jus Resting My Eyelids

    Day 24: Jus Resting My Eyelids

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    Max Han
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always wanted to be able to sleep with my yes open. I could go through lectures so much quicker

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    Day 11: Taking On Some 'Confinement' Weight? Not Me

    Day 11: Taking On Some 'Confinement' Weight? Not Me

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    Day 12: Never Waste A Ray Of Sunshine

    Day 12: Never Waste A Ray Of Sunshine

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    Day 35: Hide And Seek

    Day 35: Hide And Seek

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    Day 30: Keeping In Shape

    Day 30: Keeping In Shape

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    Day 17: It's That Time Again

    Day 17: It's That Time Again

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    Kathy Baylis
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hungry kids can become downright feral. So can hungry pets, and hungry husbands. Can’t blame kids or animals, though. However, the husband is a different story. I know his arms and legs aren’t broken, his birth certificate says he’s waaaay over the age of 6, and I have a suspicion he might have mutated and grown opposable thumbs by now, so he can open the fridge and get himself some food if he’s that damn hangrey between meals.

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    Day 27: Easter Eggs Hunt

    Day 27: Easter Eggs Hunt

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    Max Han
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Careful, you give them too much chocolate eggs, you're gonna regret ever celebrating easter

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    Day 39: 3 PM

    Day 39: 3 PM

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    Day 9: So, Who's Taking Out The Trash?

    Day 9: So, Who's Taking Out The Trash?

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    Day 22: Discovering New Places

    Day 22: Discovering New Places

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    Day 20: Conference Snack

    Day 20: Conference Snack

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    Day 34: Not Giving Up

    Day 34: Not Giving Up

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    Day 18: Can't Believe He's 7

    Day 18: Can't Believe He's 7

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    Jeff
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tiny box says “I can’t believe you’re 7”

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    Day 1: Multitasking

    Day 1: Multitasking

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    hopie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that better Robert Herbert???

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    Day 15: Feeling A Little Lost

    Day 15: Feeling A Little Lost

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    Day 37: Handyman

    Day 37: Handyman

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    Day 4: Honey, Who Shrunk Our House?

    Day 4: Honey, Who Shrunk Our House?

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    Max Han
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would be your children and their "shrink ray" (Annoying abilities)

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    Day 32: Apero Time

    Day 32: Apero Time

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    Dave Chapman
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly now...who else had to Google "Apero Time"... ;)

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    Day 42: Mama

    Day 42: Mama

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    Day 29: This Changes Everything

    Day 29: This Changes Everything

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