Hi! My name is Amarylis, I'm an illustrator from Luxembourg and the creator of The Cute Feminist. Since the beginning of 2021, I try to post one illustration a day on my Instagram account in order to empower women one drawing at a time.
I began drawing these illustrations while recovering from burnout as a form of therapy, and my work quickly became viral.
Here is a selection of my latest work!
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One of the best things my boss has said to me is "I believe you have it in you what it takes to be a leader." But then a few days ago he [jokingly] said he's retracting that since I told him I'm leaving for a better job.
Load More Replies...Tell that to the grizzly bear that's chasing me. Tell him now!!!
Unless you are running from certain death, then speed counts👍
I mostly get my inspiration from the news, my daily life or when I'm in nature. When I see or hear a quote I like, I write it down in a small notepad I take with me everywhere. I also try to come up with my own quotes or recreate some quotes in my own words. The most important is that the quote or affirmation I choose needs to be meaningful for me.
If you don't say it, who will. Sometimes we need to hear the honest truth.
Ur a btch.(ur a btch.) this is our type of post ngl. (Yea it is. Gives me an excuse to beat the sht out of u verbally.) try me.(I’m not saying you’re ugly, but if I throw a stick, you fetch the bastard and bring it)You and I go way back, and you’ve always been annoying. I mean, you even used to make our happy meal cry.(You love to act stupid. I know because I live with you, you’re naturally way dumber than that.) Give me a minute; I’m trying to think of an insult that’s dumb enough for you to understand!(I’m not saying you’re ugly, but you’re the reason God created miscarriages!) I know it looks like I’m listening to you, but really I’m just visualizing duck tape over your mouth!(an X men Origins reference!? This will be the last roast of the night, as we’ve already used up your entire vocabulary.) JEEZUS. Are you done?(no.) be done.(fine.)
Boys have to cover up too. Most schools have a shirt and trousers policy for boys and some even include a blazer. It's not a one-way street. Go ahead and downvote me, but it's true.
Of course, and that dress code sucks for boys, but males often don’t have to deal with the same issues as women do. I was sent home for wearing a plain black spaghetti-strap tank top once and being slender with breasts while a male student in my class was wearing a “wife-beater” tank top that literally said in Comic Sans “wife-beater” on the front of it. He wasn’t sent home because he didn’t have visible bra-straps on his shoulders like me (literally just extra straps of black fabric on my shoulder tops) which was much more offensive and disgusting of course. The students must be protected from any and all possible even hints of breasts, it may turn them into life long criminals. Language that makes domestic abuse sound like a normal thing is totally cool though. This was 2010. (Although I gotta say to those schools that won’t even let boys wear shorts - that’s equally as stupid, no lady is losing her mind over some guy’s calves so bad that she can’t even study, don’t f****n overheat our poor kids because you weird adults project sexual ideas onto them)
Load More Replies...That explains why the preacher's wife stapled crêpe paper to my hemlines. Heaven knows what chaos could have erupted over my bony 14 year old knees.
Maybe if society wasn’t sexualized so much this wouldn’t be a problem
I think we are missing part of the point about self control. It has to be learned. And about halfway through the education process, girls go from being "those other guys who like different stuff", to being: "I am afraid to talk to her", or "looking at her makes my pulse get weird". How popular culture treats kids messes with all of them in both directions, and puberty doesn't help.
That is not why girls cover their bodies. They do it because they don’t trust boys to behave as they should. Of course, this isn’t the way things should be, but girls have to take care of themselves. No one else will.
All illustrations I create have a special place in my heart as they all come from my soul. Some have been created when I was feeling sad, some when I was in a very happy state, but every time with one thing in mind; the fact that with my illustrations I hope to help and empower as many women as possible.
The quotes I choose for each illustration are always meaningful for me, but can sometimes be more powerful from time to time depending on my mood or the time of the year, so I tend to have favorite illustrations that change over time.
48 and pursuing a bachelor's degree 👋😁 preaching to the choir.
Enlisted at 30, walked across America solo at 45, went back to uni at 50. Now 72 and going back to uni next year to get geology course and finish degree. Never too old.
Spawn^2 are so much fun! Currently being re-trained by Spawn^3. Keeps me young.
Load More Replies...I said the exact same thing out loud and then saw your comment!
Load More Replies...Because we see our intentions crystal clear whether we act on every such thought or not
Load More Replies...I give too much love to other people, its too much to give myself lmao
This one took me a while to learn. I'm called selfish now that I've started putting myself first. Nobody else was, so I may as well
I like to create my work in several steps as I work best when I'm in a certain mood and I tend to get art block quite easily. When my creativity is at its highest, I create a lot of different sketches without thinking of a quote in particular. Then in the second phase, I apply the final details and the colors of each illustration. Finally, when I'm not in the mood for drawing, I find a matching quote for each illustration.
With that being said, I always create my illustrations with the same color palette. My color palette is very girly, with different pinks and some touches of blue and yellows. I've had the same color palette for 2 years now but I'm now considering changing it as I am now more attracted to neutral colors. I will see how it will evolve in the following months. In terms of design, I like to stay minimalist and incorporate either women or day-to-day objects in my illustrations. I also love to add some touches of nature and plants from time to time.
Judy, if I loved you to death (which I do my fellow panda 🧡) tonight I’d run you a steamy hot bubble bath with all sorts of fancy essential oils and scented skin-softening elixirs, some scented candles, a cup of your favourite beverage and an awesome movie to watch while you relax. I’d make you a homemade face mask out of honey or oats or cucumber or whatever I could find in the fridge. I’d even make you some snacks on a fancy tray, like berries and cream cheese icing, or homemade potato wedges with spicy ketchup. I’d fold your most luxurious fuzzy PJs off to the side for you, give you the buggiest fluffiest towel in the house, and buy you a new pair of slippers just for the occasion. I’d light 20 candles in the bathroom and turn off all the lights so you have a magical-feeling bath. I would literally get high off of making an amazing bath experience for you. So why can’t I do that for myself without feeling like it’s a waste of time? 🤔
Load More Replies...don't let your body bully your mind -a transsexual (forbidden from getting an operation)
My biggest wish is to empower as many people as possible with my work. But if even one single person can be positively impacted by my illustrations, then that already means a lot to me. I am feeling so blessed and grateful every time I get a message from someone telling me that my illustrations have inspired them or helped them during a though situation, and I hope my art will continue to make a positive impact for a long time.
https://www.fjallraven.com/us/en-us/bags-gear/kanken/kanken-bags/kanken In pink plus sharpie? 🤔
Load More Replies...TRUTH. Take the chance. The unknown might seem scary but hey... fear is just an emotion. Emotions change.
I was! My purpose in life is to be a good friend and make other people feel good about themselves
Please don’t make my mistake. I cared more for others for so long, I slowly disappeared.
Load More Replies...My life role is support. I want to help others, and I hate that I could not become a teacher. ( life opportunities are rarely convenient for anyone, but this was something I wanted ) Still, I enable others to be better, and that still gives me a sense of fulfillment.
Don't worry too much about not becoming a teacher. It's stressful as heck and is much less about teaching as it is classroom management, preparing for state testing, lack of resources and support, and a failing education system that really doesn't give a c**p what is best for students and teachers alike.
Load More Replies...With my illustrations, I hope to teach women that they have the power to do anything they want, and that they can chose how they want to live their own life.
For me feminism is not about being better than men. It's about having the choice to live your life as you want to. You can be a housewife or a CEO, and in both cases be a feminist.
It's also important for me to tell women, especially young girls, that being different is not a bad thing, in fact being different can be very powerful. My greatest gift is when I get people to embrace their singularities and differences through my illustrations.
somehow this seems like very important information... that needs to be said more often
"Time to stick my d**k in a blender" -not my original joke but an iconic one
I would think you would learn from the past (so you would have to have thoughts of it) to grow as a person?
Yes but you'd change the way you think so you'd have different thoughts than your past self (the only way that up there makes sense for me *shrug* _____ I agree - ignoring the past doesn't work, you should learn from it instead)
Load More Replies...I think you could make use of them. You know the old story about when the sculptor was asked how he created such a magnificent statue of an elephant from a block of marble. He replied, “I just chiseled away any pieces that didn’t look like an elephant.” You could do the same. Start fresh and carve out a future you by removing all the worn out thoughts from the past.
but i like thoughts from the past. i just think of the past constantly bc the future terrifies me
being hated is really hard to live I'll rather pretend all my life to be someone else entirely I can always rest and untense when I'm alone
but i enjoy the fantasies i make in my head of me and my girlfriend
But (the point of this post is) never forget, you are someone too :) and just as important as “other people”
Load More Replies...I fear my father will be dead - I just learned his cancer is terminal today. But hey... it won't matter in a year! This quote is far too glib. Alright, back to distracting myself on BP posts.
Not true. Some of us have had excruciating , brutal trauma that will change us and be with us forever
not true on this one. although i get it, MOST things.....you have to learn what matters
Let's rephrase this... When you get stuck in fear, doubt, or depression, visualize what life will be like on the other side of this setback. Becuase as long as you live, there will always be another day, and for best, worst, and irrelevant in equal measure, no situation can sustain itself indefinately. Life one year from now will be very different from how life is today.
Dear Zophra, smugdruggler and DorisSan. My heart is aching for all of you and your families right now. I don’t even have the words to properly express it. Hold on to your families. Hold on to your closest friends. Above all, let them hold on to you.
This is often not true. It only applies to petty quarrels and misunderstandings. People going through serious financial hardships or loss of loved ones are not going to stop caring about their suffering a year later.
Sure. Climate refugees needing new homes, Russia / Ukraine, China / US, more toxic junk in the landfills from old car batteries which can't be recycled ....
As someone with both depression and anxiety, this one can be tough. Some days are rough... but that's what drugs are for. (Meds I mean)
I live this too. Right now, the meds aren’t working very well. We have nothing else to switch to. Ever. It’s up to me. Some days, what little there is of me.
Load More Replies...This is why you shouldn't treat unborn babies like their disposable ! Abortion isn't about a "choice" it's about escaping the consequences of your choices.
How many children have you adopted? That is a choice, isn't it?
Load More Replies...ALSO - being intimidated by someone else’s light doesn’t mean you can’t shine
Folks will always be drawn by the fire and then whine about the heat. That's on them. Keep true to yourself.
I second this. I told my friends I was going through a hard time and my whole friendgroup abandoned me. I have a new friendgroup of people i fit in with much better now. my clingy ass still misses my old friendgroup but i know i am much happier with my new friends
A similar thing happened to me last year. Real friends will stay with you when you are going through a hard time (:
Load More Replies...Got off hard drugs and now I have no friends and no drama.... This is better
its scientifically proven that you are less likely to get something done if you tell someone about what you're doing, so take this quote literally
On the other hand, telling someone - saying it out loud - can be similar to a committment. Once spoken, we're far less likely to renege.
Looks more like a pillowcase than a garbage bag. So pretty accurate, I sleep thinking about them
always. unless it's raining. if it's raining, just remember that food exists for you to eat, so why not.
I live in Seattle, so not an excuse I can use. But thankfully my dreams aren't weather dependent.
Load More Replies...Except almost every other body shown in the gallery is a size 2. It would be easier to believe this is sincere if all sizes were represented here. Only #43 and this drawing (#30) are different.
It's typical of this kind of post. Only using certain standards when it suits the narrative.
Load More Replies...TRUE, don't be insecure about your body, that's my job. You're beautiful no matter what and i truly mean that
I’m trying so hard to be serious but, I now have an image of little versions of me just in different clothes fighting each other over my brain.
I feel like if you set yourself on fire you would also be warm though
Avoid letting the *wants of others take precedence over your *needs. That's codependency, and it's toxic.
Nice, though I like the idea of trying my best tomorrow. That may not be better than today but at least I know I gave it a go.
Someone once said they thought I was normal. I was never so insulted in my life.
I kinda wish there was a list-page like this for guys, but it feels like we aren't supposed to... feel. I still appreciate the sentiment, and if these are uplifting for the girls, it has value as well.
Start writing one! Guys have feelings too (that was my contribution to the list!)
Load More Replies...unless you decide that it is (which, please don't. or at least talk to someone if you feel like you are going to)
Not true. Sometimes it is the end because it was never ok to begin with
My Ma says this all the time !! It’s worked wonders … for all the successful siblings… and here I am…. never let go. Jack never let go….
Most people being "real" are just carbon copies of what they think is real. Real unique people are solitary and barely tolerated by the "real" people.
Being real is perfect for you, Not trying to be another kind of perfect.
Life is like ice cream. Eventually all you're doing is scrapping the cardboard bottom
Exactly. I don’t even have instagram. So I never will!
Load More Replies...I don’t have Instagram, so…… Guess I’ll just forget about my entire existance.
Me, a procrastination expert: Start waiting for tomorrow and stop now
But i have school today. and homecomings on saturday, maybe on sunday.
It was mentioned that this was specifically created for women tbf.
Load More Replies...If you want to fly strap yourself to a Chinese balloon. But don't be surprised when someone else shoots you down
No offense but fact that we use the term “hater”… I can assure you that pretty much nobody who knows me hates me.
Do whatever it takes to get my plan on the Congress floor . . .
Load More Replies...Weird picture. Seems to suggest that making yourself proud will trip you up.
It's an exercise band. It's used to strengthen your legs
Load More Replies...No. This one makes no sense. "Too cute to care?" Huh? Guess I have to care because I'm not pretty enough?
good messages, but why is this post open again? it's more than a year old...
Didn't even notice. Bp just is like this ig
Load More Replies...most of these apply to guys as well, your sincerely, a guy.
Load More Replies...Here’s one: Try not to take things so literally and personally in order to find a way to be offended or attacked. You have a brain; use it.
good messages, but why is this post open again? it's more than a year old...
Didn't even notice. Bp just is like this ig
Load More Replies...most of these apply to guys as well, your sincerely, a guy.
Load More Replies...Here’s one: Try not to take things so literally and personally in order to find a way to be offended or attacked. You have a brain; use it.
