18 Illustrations to Celebrate Mums This Mothers' Day 2021

Bedtime cuddles with mom by Andre Ceolin (represented by mbartists)
“Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.”
—Oliver Wendell Holmes
Not every mother-child relationship is perfect, but there’s no doubt that our mums hold a special place in our lives. To celebrate this wonderful day, we’ve collected these lovely Mother’s Day illustrations!

A mom of twins by Inês da Fonseca

As long as the birds sing, Mom will love you, by Sonia Possentini (represented by mbartists)

Just part of being a mother - letting your little girl be your hairdresser. 😆 Illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois (represented by IllustrationOnline)

This little girl by Abby Carter (represented by mbartists) can’t go to bed without having her mom read her lots of books! 📚

'Our Happy Holidays' by Aliona Bereghici. A precious memory of a mother and her kids!
“There will be so many times you feel like you failed. But in the eyes, heart, and mind of your child you are super mom.”
—Stephanie Precourt
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Breakfast time can be a chaotic time for moms, and Jan Smith (represented by Beehive Illustration) captured that in this illo! 😄

Moms with their little boys by Jenny Reynish 🥰

Moms give the best hugs, so this little guy by Lera Munoz is giving his favourite lady one big hug for Mother’s Day! ❤️❤️❤️

This little girl by Valentina Belloni (represented by mbartists) can’t wait to be a big sister!

Kenzie Raposo shows that no matter how far you are, a mother’s love is always with you.
“There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.”
—Chinese Proverb
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This heartwarming piece is from It Takes Patience by Idan Ravin (2020), a picture book about a girl learning to find her cornbread, illustrated by Alison Mutton

Mama Bear and Baby Bear by Valerie Sokolova (represented by WendyLynn & Co)

A little girl elephant safe in her mother’s arms by Barbara Dessi

No matter how old you are, Mom’s cuddles are still the most comforting thing. Illustrated by Jacqueline East

A gorgeous Mothers’ Day card cover by Rae Ritchie (represented by Jennifer Nelson Artists, Inc.)
As Robert A. Heinlein said, “Being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation.”
Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms!
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