We all sometimes need a reminder that everything is going to be okay, and this time, it’s Sophia, an artist from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who is here to uplift us with her illustrations.

In an interview with Bored Panda, Sophia shared that her drawings are driven by a specific feeling like love or hope. “Some are a reaction to things going on in the world. My favorite ones are usually a bit silly. But as far as aesthetic, they're a little messy and all hand drawn.” Just like life, a bit messy, but if you look, you can find both hope and love in it. So, let’s hop into the post and see what Sophia has created recently and read the full interview with the artist below.

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    Hand-drawn note with birds on wires; humorous take on etiquette, celebrates human imperfections.

    Etiquette Guide 2025.
    Respond to "How are you?" with a report on the neighborhood birds.

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    Hand-drawn note humorously portrays a calendar suggesting a silly approach for 2023, celebrating human imperfections.

    This one was too serious - what if we try silly for you?

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    Hand-drawn note illustrating a humorous scene about a love for cheese, celebrating human imperfections.

    Where do you see yourself in five years?
    Still in a toxic situationship with cheese.

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    #6

    Hand-drawn note of a keyboard with text about pressing the space bar humorously referencing not being taken to Mars.

    I've been pressing the space bar for hours and no one's come to take me to Mars.

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    #7

    Hand-drawn note humorously suggests using binoculars in meetings when asked, "Can you see my screen?"

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    Whip out a pair of binoculars in meetings when someone asks: " Can you see my screen?"

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    #8

    Hand-drawn note on elevator etiquette, humorously highlighting human imperfections.

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    Exit a crowded elevator by thanking each person individually for their time.

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    Hand-drawn note humorously depicts restroom stalls and small talk about the Golden Globes, celebrating human imperfections.

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    Attempt small talk with strangers in unexpected places.

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    #10

    Hand-drawn note showing a humorous take on human imperfections with an etiquette guide for declining invitations.

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    Refuse invitations with: I wish I could, but I must go buy radishes!

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    Hand-drawn note by artist, with dialogue bubbles discussing lunch and floor scooters, highlighting human imperfections.

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    Detour yes and no questions to an unexpected dead end.

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    #12

    Hand-drawn note humorously depicting spelling struggle, celebrating human imperfections.

    Where do you see yourself in five years?
    Still googling the spelling of that one word.

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    #13

    Hand-drawn note showing two people with flowers, capturing the imperfections of being human.

    What are you taking a picture of?
    Just something I don't want to forget.

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    #14

    Hand-drawn note of heart and head boxes with text "One at a time please," celebrating human imperfections.

    One at a time please!

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    #15

    Hand-drawn note depicting a person in bed with the text "I hope I fall in love with something strange today," celebrating human imperfections.

    I hope I fall in love with something strange today.

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    #16

    Hand-drawn note with a person dancing with a scribble, celebrating human imperfections and personal growth.

    Where do you see yourself in five years?
    Dancing to my own beat even if it means do-si-doing with fear occasionally.

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    #17

    Hand-drawn note depicting two people holding hands, celebrating human imperfections with a quote about the future.

    Where do you see yourself in five years?
    Spending time with people who are good for my nervous system.

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    #18

    Hand-drawn note depicting three people sitting with snacks, celebrating human imperfections with the text "How foolish to forget how rare all of this is."

    How foolish to forget how rare all of this is.

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    #19

    Hand-drawn notes with smiling stars and a message about personal growth and connections.

    As you evolve, notice who says, "I'm glad to get to know this version of you too."

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    #20

    Hand-drawn note of a person greeting birds on a wire, celebrating human imperfections with humor and warmth.

    Where do you see yourself in five years?
    Saying good morning to the birds.

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    Hand-drawn note illustrating human imperfections with two people and a "Somewhere Good" sign.

    What led you here?
    A series of things that felt like mistakes, I think.

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    #24

    A little hand-drawn note by an artist showing hands holding a phone, surrounded by colorful lines.

    Zoom out a little to see your progress.

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    #25

    Hand-drawn note of three people by the sea with birds, capturing human imperfections. Text reads "How foolish to forget how rare it all is."

    How foolish to forget how rare all of this is.

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    #26

    Hand-drawn note of people coloring, highlighting the celebration of human imperfections.

    How foolish to forget how rare all of this is.

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    #27

    Hand-drawn note with person under moon, text reads "Maybe the amount of extraordinary things that happen depends on what you notice."

    Maybe the amount of extraordinary things that happen in your life depends on what you notice.

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    #28

    Hand-drawn note showing a person and a heart, conveying human imperfections and growth through simple illustrations.

    I used to try to outrun what I loved.
    But now I try to let it lead me.
    (Even when it's a little scary)

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    #29

    Hand-drawn note with a smiling heart and text about self-love and healing.

    Maybe it's possible to give yourself the love you missed retroactively.

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    #30

    Hand-drawn note of a Christmas tree with the message about accepting imperfections during the holiday season.

    It's alright if everything doesn't feel merry and bright.

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    Hand-drawn note with colorful highlights and a pink heart celebrating human imperfections.

    Now, more than ever, we need you. So please, please feel everything you need to.

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    A hand-drawn note shows a pink door opening to a sunny sky with the phrase about uncertainty unlocking doors.

    Sometimes "I'm not sure" opens an important door.

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    #34

    Hand-drawn note with a figure holding heart balloons, text about future aspirations, celebrating human imperfections.

    Where do you see yourself in five years?
    Hopefully adding more tenderness to the world than pain.

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    Hand-drawn note humorously predicting a future of putting pickled onions on everything, highlighting human imperfections.

    Where do you see yourself in five years?
    Putting pickled onions on everything.

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    Hand-drawn note with keyboard; text reads, "Considering changing my email signature to 'I hope everything turns out better than you pictured it.'"

    Considering changing my email signature to "I hope everything turns out better than you pictured it."

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    Hand-drawn note illustrating texting etiquette at night, celebrating human imperfections with humor.

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    Decline phone calls at night by texting back: can't talk! At farmer's market :).

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    Hand-drawn note of a heart character balancing on a wire, celebrating human imperfections with "Balancing between loving more than one thing."

    Balancing between loving more than one thing.

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    Hand-drawn note by artist with a keyboard illustration and humorous email signature advice, celebrating human imperfections.

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    Change your email signature to - Sent from my iPad for any professional correspondence.

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