64 Brutally Honest Comics About Adulthood By A 29-Year-Old Creative
Meet Mari Andrew - a 29-year old DC-based writer and illustrator, who creates brutally honest and funny drawings inspired by her adult life. Ever since September 2015, she has been uploading pictures of her cool drawings to Instagram each day.
"I was sort of depressed and found myself going home just to watch Netflix way more often," Andrew told Business Insider. "I wanted a creative hobby, so I thought illustrating would be an easy, enjoyable way to document little moments from my everyday life."
Now, Andrews shares her comic strips, showing the harsh realities of adulting, with more than 40k followers on Instagram. She's featured every topic from dream boyfriends to the people you meet while traveling and all the funny problems in between. Take a look below.
If you enjoyed this article, also check out Chaz Hutton's series of illustrations inspired by adulthood.
More info: bymariandrew.com | Instagram (h/t: businessinsider, designtaxi)
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Just don't ask WebMD anything, its almost always deadly and you must go to the hospital!
ey, that cactus is alive :) (places with dieying plants are making me run ;) )
This is pretty accurate but missing the biggest ones of all: vehicle, rent (utilities), and of course STUDENT LOANS
also.. BRAIN: Lets think about every embarrassing thing that's ever happened for the next 3 hours instead of sleep
"buys you flowers to celebrate your promotion". But still doesn't want anything serious. Players...
Sites like OkCupid want you to write a lot about yourself, but most people seem to prefer Tinder.
Mine: Piano Food The ability to post live videos on Facebook My Whatsapp conversations Wifi Electric socket
Many of these are relateable in single situations. But the dose does it...obviously, the artist is very self-reflected, intelligent, and critical, which makes many of the drawings rather depressing. When browsing through I thought after a while: if you realize that there are so many imperfections, and most come from the own attitude towards things in live, why not go the extra step and at least try to induce a change? I believe it is worth it.
Hi Hans! Actually, I did make a major change in my life by becoming an artist when I was at a low point! It totally was worth it, you're right! -Mari
If it is a past-vision or the perceived reality for many, than it is not actually depressing but rather encouraging. :)
Mari, I love your work, and realy applaud your ability to respond to these idiotic comments with grace. I myself would have some trouble with that. Cheers <3
just wait when you turned 35, it is another crazy level.
Many of these are relateable in single situations. But the dose does it...obviously, the artist is very self-reflected, intelligent, and critical, which makes many of the drawings rather depressing. When browsing through I thought after a while: if you realize that there are so many imperfections, and most come from the own attitude towards things in live, why not go the extra step and at least try to induce a change? I believe it is worth it.
Hi Hans! Actually, I did make a major change in my life by becoming an artist when I was at a low point! It totally was worth it, you're right! -Mari
If it is a past-vision or the perceived reality for many, than it is not actually depressing but rather encouraging. :)
Mari, I love your work, and realy applaud your ability to respond to these idiotic comments with grace. I myself would have some trouble with that. Cheers <3
just wait when you turned 35, it is another crazy level.