Show Some Love for Mums Everywhere with These Mother’s Day Illustrations
Washington Irving said:
“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavour by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.”
With this lovely quote in mind, here is our collection of a mother’s love captured and translated into art by our wonderful member artists!
A mother’s daily routine: reading the little one bedtime stories! Here’s a piece from My 22 Evening Stories for Little Ones illustrated by Alessandra Psacharopulo (represented by Good Illustration).
When the bedtime stories have done their job, it’s time for mum to tuck in the little one like this mommy bunny by Victoria Mikki.
To comfort, to reward, or just to see their little one smile, mums like this mama bird by Rachel Gozhansky give their babies treats.
Sometimes, the kids return the favour! This sweet little joey by Rob McClurkan loves surprising his mum with flowers!
This little fluffball by Sakshi Mangal loves baking with his mama!
Mom and Baby Illustrations
“Sometimes, when you pick up your child, you can feel the map of your own bones beneath your hands, or smell the scent of your skin in the nape of his neck. This is the most extraordinary thing about motherhood – finding a piece of yourself separate and apart, that all the same, you could not live without.” – Jodi Picoult
How loving is the embrace of this new mom by Geraldine Sy (represented by Good Illustration)?
Safe and comfy, this little bundle by Jane Massey sleeps soundly in his mummy’s arms, as said by Victor Hugo:
“A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.”
This illustration by Peggy Dressel perfectly captures this quote by Saleem Sharma:
“There is nothing as sincere as a mother's kiss.”
Mother and Daughter Illustrations
“Happiness is mother and daughter time.” – Unknown
A new challenge for mothers today - online classes! This mum by Martín Morón (represented by mbartists) gets her daughter ready for virtual school and makes sure she’s doing okay!
Here’s a quote that fits this adorable illustration by Kirsty Oxley:
“A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.”
– Princess Diana
Alicia Padron illustrated this fun mother-daughter playtime for Babybug Magazine!
This mama by Vicky A. Fieldhouse makes space for her child even when working.
Mother and Son Illustrations
"Little boys can test your patience, run you ragged, and make you want to pull your hair out. But they will also melt your heart with just one look, and make you wonder how you ever existed before them." — Katie Bingham Smith
Laura Tripp (represented by Storybook Arts Inc) illustrated this simple yet adorable mother-son moment.
This busy boy mom by Stevie Mahardhika (represented by Illustration Online LLC) makes us think of this quote:
“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.”
~Cardinal Mermillod
Sometimes, little boys can do things that makes a mother’s heart jump to her throat, like this one by Chris Beatrice.
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Looking at this illustration by Alison Sanders, we’re reminded of this quote:
“Even on the days, you feel like you are failing, look around. Your child’s smile will bring you right back up”
– Unknown
This adorable cuddler by Doron Ben-Ami is perfectly captured by this quote:
“A small son can charm himself into, and out of, most things.”
— Jenny de Vries
Ray Romano may have said,
“Having children is like living in a frat house — nobody sleeps, everything’s broken, and there’s a lot of throwing up.”
But this mama by Daniela Sosa (represented by Good Illustration) will always cherish these moments with her little boy!
Mother and Children Illustrations
“Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a Mother.” – Unknown
Mum's hugs are the best! 🥰 This royal mother by Kate Cosgrove never fails to cuddle with her precious children every day~
Like conducting an orchestra, this mama by Inés Hüni juggles everything perfectly while giving attention to her little ones!
This beautiful artwork by Anita Tran reminds us of this quote by Jules Michelet: 6
“How beautifully everything is arranged by nature; as soon as a child enters the world, it finds a mother ready to take care of it.”
Here’s a quote to accompany this fun family outing by Victor Tavares (represented by Beehive Illustration):
Mothers and their children are in a category all their own. There's no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving.
–Gail Tsukiyama