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31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

Did you know that there are lots of flora-related celebrations in the month of May? We’ve put together some interesting facts and awesome illustrations about them below!

 

May Day

Before May 1st became International Workers’ Day, it was known as May Day - a day used to celebrate the coming of spring. May Day celebrations date back to ancient Greek and Roman times where they celebrate crop fertility. It involved a lot of flowers such as making flower garlands and using flowers to decorate trees!

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

While we mostly say hello to spring some time in April, that was the intention of the original May Day! This piece is illustrated by Silvia Sponza, represented by Good Illustration.

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

Do you find yourself looking for spring in a different season like this boy by April Hartmann?

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

In true May Day celebration, here’s Alice and the Maypole by Erin O'Leary Brown 🤩

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

What flowers and fruits are in season? Daniela Sosa, represented by Good Illustration, illustrates a few.

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

Toeing the line between spring and summer, May is indeed the best time to lay on the grass and just be with nature, like this bunny and his little friend by Carmen Saldana, represented by Good Illustration.

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31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

It’s also a great time for swimming! These ducklings by Roberta Gherardi are enjoying a nice and cozy dip!

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

Have you ever woken up one spring day with the sun glowing beautifully, the flowers in full bloom, and you feel the urge to sing with the birds? Yep, this lady by Julia Kerschbaumer is having such a day.

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

 Here are more birds enjoying spring blooms by Patrizia Donaera.

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

This boy by Izabela Ciesinska is heeding the advice to “stop and smell the flowers” once in a while.

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

While this little lady by Mary Hall couldn’t help but put together the biggest bouquet ever! 💐

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31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

Wouldn’t it be nice to hang out with friends on flowers like these girls by Maria Ballarin (represented by Good Illustration)?

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

If flowers make you smile, then these blooms by Fhiona Galloway (represented by Beehive Illustration) are smiling back at you. 😄

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

One of the traditions of the original May Day celebrations is making flower garlands. This family by Nadia Ronquillo are making such beautiful ones!

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

Or you can simply lie in a field of flowers and enjoy a fun and relaxing time with your family.

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

Or you can work on personal projects like this guy by Pio Tendero.

Love a Tree Day

Every May 16th, give some love to our trusty natural oxygen providers! You can show your appreciation by planting a tree, having a picnic under a tree, or even just looking at one lovingly from your window. 

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

The Forever Tree by Nicola Slater (represented by Good Illustration) stands tall among the families having fun around it.

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

These picnic-goers by Jill Howarth (represented by Jennifer Nelson Artists, Inc.) love spreading their blankets beneath their favourite trees’ shades.

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

They say that green relaxes the eyes, so why not try what this little girl by Barbara Dessi is doing? Put down the phone and look at some trees! 🌳👀

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31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

A Forest Scout by Stevie Hale-Jones. He protects the trees, and the trees protect him.

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

There must be more of these adorable spiky creatures in the Hedgehog Forest by Celina Preston, right?

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

"If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?"

Well, this bear by Melinda Beavers (represented by Beehive Illustration) is on high alert listening for tree-falling sounds and distant greetings.

National Asparagus Day

Not many people like it, but asparagus-lovers have May 24th to spread the love for this veggie! Do you have a go-to asparagus recipe?

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

Hmm… a house in the middle of an asparagus forest… Would you like to live in this creation by Leticia Plate?

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

In the Broccoli Forest by Christina Wald, there are also turnips and asparagus! What else could be in there?

Water a Flower Day

If you aren’t part of the plant mom/plant dad movement in the past year, you can show your appreciation for blooms every May 30th! Whether it’s the neighbor’s or one you pass by the street, water a flower on this day. 😄🌼

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

The plant fairy by Laura Ludwig Hamor is keeping these flowers healthy~

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

This good boy by Sean O'Neill is super excited to see this little bud grow!

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

Did you know that fruits and vegetables are flowers before turning into the edible things they are? These children by Laura Watson (represented by IllustrationOnline) have consistently watered those flowers, and now they have a vibrant vegetable and fruit garden!

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

Oh, to chill in a field of flowers like this adorable bear by Ken Smith...😍

🌸Hanami🌸

From late March to early May in Japan, when cherry blossoms or plum blossoms bloom, people gather in parks with friends or family, lay out a mat, set out their packed lunch, and simply enjoy these fleeting flowers. This is called hanami (flower viewing). 

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

Christiane Engel, represented by Good Illustration, illustrated this ideal hanami snapshot.

31 Illustrations to Celebrate the Awesome Month of May

The beautiful cherry blossoms frame this lovely sky lantern scene by Valentina Belloni, represented by mbartists 🥰

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