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Sometimes all you need to get some perspective on your life is to see it as a cartoon illustration. Artist Adriana Manhattan is excellent at capturing our ironic everyday moments in her cute yet thought-provoking drawings. Adriana’s posts get tons of love online with her followers sharing how touched they feel seeing their experiences portrayed by the talented creator.

Check out some of Adriana’s best illustrations and let us know which ones you relate to the most!

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Artist Creates Illustrations That Show The Irony Of Modern Relationships

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

What is this "calling" you speak of? Phones are for texting and wasting time on the internet.

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“Whenever I have free time, I try to sketch as many ideas as possible. I usually need a few hours to complete an illustration. Anytime I can lift my head from my work and other responsibilities is the best time to draw comics, so I consider it a form of self-care. I guess you could say I've developed a small routine of sorts. I like to take my time, brew a cup of coffee, and put on some music to tune out the outside world and completely immerse myself in my work,” Adriana described her work process to us.

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

Self love is easy I do it everyday in my room and hope no one walks in

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When asked about creative blocks, the artist says: “Creativity comes within and has deep roots in one's mind and emotions. I believe creativity is stifled when one loses touch with their inner self and becomes too preoccupied with the noise outside. When I'm stuck for ideas, I try to go in the directions I may have shielded away from and find a way to relate to what's happening there. That's how I usually find something that disturbs or excites me enough to put it on paper.”

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We wondered whether it’s difficult to develop a unique style nowadays when there are so many great creators, to which Adriana replied: “Actually, I think it's the other way around because you have so many great resources and artists to draw inspiration from. However, no matter what, finding one's own style is difficult and perhaps a never-ending process. To do things differently, you must first blind yourself to your familiar ways - and you will probably dislike the result. You must learn to embrace the many disappointments you will experience before you write your own narrative.”

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

I actually told someone that I felt depressed and this exact scenario went down

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“Although I'm best known for my comics, I'm also an avid writer. I want to write comic books and novels - many of them if possible!” the creator talks about her future plans. “My goal is to see my works on the shelves of the bookstores in NYC. Currently, I am working on a few projects. Ultimately, I would love to see one of my stories adapted for cinema. That is my dream.”

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

Yes! we are all fine! except for all of our problems... But other then that- we are fine! (We would like to note that we are being sarcastic...)

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

Why get up so early ? Noon is prime time for snoozing! I eat far less when I sleep latern

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

There is a sign about idiots dieing because they pushed to the top on BP yesterday... This comic needs that.

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

And how i perceive my problems does not fit the computer screen

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

Ah, she doesn't know. She often tells me that it's raining when there isn't a cloud in the sky.

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

Feeling lonely in a room full of friends is the worst ever!!

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

I totally get that, this is what I thought. But wouldn't it be an amazing world of instead people thought "people need to be more caring" not sure if you'll understand what I mean but I hope so. 🙂

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

Get out of your head! Go outside and enjoy the weather. Meet, and speak- with real, live people. Care about someone besides yourself. Join the interconnected web of life!

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

I have a hard time with this on8. My half sister and brother are autistic and sometimes have non verbal communication. I am still trying to figure that one out. 😔

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

Well, I have been there more times than I like to admit. I learned something from someone who dumped me in this kind of fashion. He said "you can't make me your everything, that's too much pressure for me" still haunt's me.

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