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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this is what normally happens to me before I realise : my period is due
Yes! I tend to not be an irritable person until two days before my period. Then for some reason, everything makes me angry hahaha
Load More Replies...This questioning of everything often happens to me before I realize I was just hungry 😁
Oh my God! This can't be more accurate! Whole month of August all my problems have diminished when my AC broke down...I live in UAE...It is 46C degrees in here!!
I relate to this. And kudos for taking yourself with a sense of humor. I think I need to
(oops.) ... start keeping a funny art journal for myself again. I just go straight to canvas these days, but I'm reminded how fun it is to make simple drawings describing whatever journey is happening.
Load More Replies...Trumpster is in the Dumpster dude! All around horrid human
Load More Replies...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
Load More Replies...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
These are great. Even cartoonists have a life outside their work and I'm pretty sure the cartoons don't represent the authors WHOLE Life but just one side of it.
For those people saying negative things about these drawings, apparently satire and dark humor is above some of your heads. I think these took some introspective thinking, and turning a negative into a positive by drawing it out in a humorous way and working through it. I think a lot of women can relate to the raw humor in these. I for one enjoyed this post :)
Why topics about adulthood always look like anxiety, depression and perpetual question. Come on people could you just not live?
Thanks for your suggestion, Arty! During a bout of anxiety, I decided to start drawing through the pain! Such a great way to bring myself out of depression and now I'm grateful I get to share my experiences with others who might be going through something similar :) -Mari
Load More Replies...There are a lot of complaints that the drawing are depressing, but really they are an honest look about the anxieties the artist faces. Deep down we all have moments of doubt and fear and self loathing. We just don't broadcast our fears to he world. Facing the doubt helps us improve who we are.
Great job Mari - love your work, love to see what it's like when you're my age (37) !
Genius! I absolutely adore your work. So smart, funny, reflective and cynical. Congratulations.
These made me so happy, and your art (and you) are wonderful. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world!
I deal with all ages myself deu to my lobbying for fantasy cities. It could n't be more treu, whats more it is SO MUCH DENIED in the mainstream these realities, you won't find a single show or a hint this is what life really is?!??!!!! Kudo's to you for telling the truth! WE ARE THE UNDERGROUND!! We are YOUTH! We will WIN!!... them all!
I love the cartoons, but all the mix of capital and small letters irritates my eyes. Sorry.
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
Load More Replies...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
These are great. Even cartoonists have a life outside their work and I'm pretty sure the cartoons don't represent the authors WHOLE Life but just one side of it.
For those people saying negative things about these drawings, apparently satire and dark humor is above some of your heads. I think these took some introspective thinking, and turning a negative into a positive by drawing it out in a humorous way and working through it. I think a lot of women can relate to the raw humor in these. I for one enjoyed this post :)
Why topics about adulthood always look like anxiety, depression and perpetual question. Come on people could you just not live?
Thanks for your suggestion, Arty! During a bout of anxiety, I decided to start drawing through the pain! Such a great way to bring myself out of depression and now I'm grateful I get to share my experiences with others who might be going through something similar :) -Mari
Load More Replies...There are a lot of complaints that the drawing are depressing, but really they are an honest look about the anxieties the artist faces. Deep down we all have moments of doubt and fear and self loathing. We just don't broadcast our fears to he world. Facing the doubt helps us improve who we are.
Great job Mari - love your work, love to see what it's like when you're my age (37) !
Genius! I absolutely adore your work. So smart, funny, reflective and cynical. Congratulations.
These made me so happy, and your art (and you) are wonderful. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world!
I deal with all ages myself deu to my lobbying for fantasy cities. It could n't be more treu, whats more it is SO MUCH DENIED in the mainstream these realities, you won't find a single show or a hint this is what life really is?!??!!!! Kudo's to you for telling the truth! WE ARE THE UNDERGROUND!! We are YOUTH! We will WIN!!... them all!
I love the cartoons, but all the mix of capital and small letters irritates my eyes. Sorry.