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Love is in the small things. And Los Angeles-based artist Amanda Oleander captures these cute couple moments in her illustrations. Drawing inspiration from her own romantic relationship and collecting memories from people close to her, Amanda perfectly shows in her relationship comics what love looks like when no one's watching.

Amanda is currently dating Joey Rudman. "[He] ends up drawn in most of my adult cartoons," she told Bored Panda. "We have been together for almost three years. He's the sweetest man I've ever met." The artist describes the bond between them as pure magic. "Before I met Joey if anyone told me their love and relationship was like ours I wouldn't believe it. It's nothing less than amazing. We can't get enough of each other."

"I'm enthralled by the way people behave behind closed doors, intimate moments with their significant others we never get to see. Those are moments that can’t be documented because if they were, it would alter the way the person behaved. So I draw them."

Oleander claims that each of her cute cartoons is inspired by a different concept. "I do wish that viewers take with them a sense of confidence and appreciation for the simple moments in life."

More info: amandaoleander.com | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

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Jennifer Farley
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grooming behaviors, people. Way back when we used to pull lice out of each other's hair. LOL!!

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

I have a five month old and this one is quite true to life, down to the pumping equipment and the mess of clothes. I adore the tiny hearts floating above the parents. This is so sweet.

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

Caress-O-Detector. For unknown biological reasons only available to women.

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

i remember doing this for my mrs, but i got frustrated with the rubbish brush they give ya, so I used one of my artist ones instead, much better job!

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

Nope this is wrong. The dog always is in the middle so I can't touch my wife.

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Aqua Sky
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always wondered why everybody wanted to have morning kisses, knowing that the they have a bad breathe.

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

As someone covered in tattoos I love that some of these couples are too...

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Samantha Burns
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho is a wonderful read and very short too. One of my favourites.

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Chris Pitch
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

every dinner the first one to find a hair would shout out, it's okay, I got it.

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

I know that they say "read my lips", but "read my t... " erm, well, was unknown to me.

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

When he's jumping around watching football I have the snacks to myself

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

me and my boyfriend when his visit is coming to an end :(

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

Not sure what’s up with those parking meters? A bagel and schmeer sure would hit the spot right now!

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Nadja Lambacher
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah I am guilty of removing eyelashes... then you blow it away and make a wish!

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Susann Campbell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He has come to the table without pants on and she does not care, that is love.

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Kerri Russ
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I LOVE that candy bar! ChocoLove Dark chocolate with cherries and almonds! The wrapper looks like it has stamps on it. My hubby definitely does this on occasion.

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Jessica Temple
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ew. not against it but can't wrap my mind around wanting to be a fully hairy woman.

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