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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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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

don't let your body bully your mind -a transsexual (forbidden from getting an operation)

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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.

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HooowlAtTheMoon
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was! My purpose in life is to be a good friend and make other people feel good about themselves

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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.

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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.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would think you would learn from the past (so you would have to have thoughts of it) to grow as a person?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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Zophra
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Colin L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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)

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Colin L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Be brilliant. Also, try not to be an asshat. Being awesome doesn't entitle you to shame others.

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HooowlAtTheMoon
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks more like a pillowcase than a garbage bag. So pretty accurate, I sleep thinking about them

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

always. unless it's raining. if it's raining, just remember that food exists for you to eat, so why not.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone once said they thought I was normal. I was never so insulted in my life.

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Paul Neff
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Realize that “trying” is actually “doing” in disguise.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

unless you decide that it is (which, please don't. or at least talk to someone if you feel like you are going to)

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Domi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First you have to believe in yourself and then believe in other people.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait. What?(wait what r u doing?) *unzip*(What the fck!? No! That’s not what they meant! The hell is wrong with you!?) relax it’s a skit.(a what?) nvm.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you want to fly strap yourself to a Chinese balloon. But don't be surprised when someone else shoots you down

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No offense but fact that we use the term “hater”… I can assure you that pretty much nobody who knows me hates me.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. This one makes no sense. "Too cute to care?" Huh? Guess I have to care because I'm not pretty enough?

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