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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...

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Day 23: Making Choices

Day 23: Making Choices

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Stu Mountjoy
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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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Day 16: We Used To Walk The Streets

Day 16: We Used To Walk The Streets

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Day 25: Remote Brain

Day 25: Remote Brain

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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
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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Day 7: So Far So Good

Day 7: So Far So Good

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Day 8: The Switch

Day 8: The Switch

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Sandhya Boyd
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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Day 6: Conference Calls

Day 6: Conference Calls

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Sandhya Boyd
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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 3: Lunch Before. Lunch Now

Day 3: Lunch Before. Lunch Now

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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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 17: It's That Time Again

Day 17: It's That Time Again

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Kathy Baylis
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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 22: Discovering New Places

Day 22: Discovering New Places

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Note: this post originally had 41 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.

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