Based in Costa Rica, Esquivel’s work as a brand designer allows her to integrate illustration into her pieces, but she also does freelance illustration on the side as well as more personal projects. “Honestly, illustration to me is a form of meditation,” she shared in an interview with Ballpitmag. “It’s a way to disconnect my brain and just be in the moment. I feel like art levels me out, it gives me perspective and makes life more enjoyable.”

Her aim with her work? Make other people happy. “It’s hard to predict how people will react to your work,” she notes, “but I hope it brings people joy. I hope they feel good when they look at it and it bolsters their imagination.”

Naturally, her sunny backdrop also plays a role in her illustrations. “Coming from such a biodiverse place as Costa Rica, of course, I get some of my inspiration from nature,” says Esquivel. “Besides that, I get a lot of references from films, books, and stories in general.”

We highly recommend you follow her on Instagram.

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Born in France, and based in the UK, Johnsson also runs illustration and brush lettering workshops in London and beyond.“As far as I can remember, I’ve always loved drawing and making things,” she recalled in an interview with McQueens, “so I knew from an early age that graphic design was the way to go!”

According to Johnsson, she developed her illustration and lettering skills after graduating, when she found herself drawing all the time while traveling across South America. “That’s how I discovered and refined my personal style,” she notes. Incidentally, traveling also provides her with endless sources of inspiration. “I get really inspired when I travel,” she stressed. “I love immersing myself in a new culture and seeing things differently. I am obsessed with colors, patterns, and people.”

Take a look at her work in the gallery below:

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An author, blogger, and designer living in a suburb of Washington, DC, DiPirro launched PositivelyPresent.com in 2009 with the intention of sharing her insights about living a positive and present life (something that didn’t always come easy to her!). 

The posts shared on her website and Instagram page – full of uplifting mantras and colorful illustrations – strive to support the idea that life is best lived if it’s lived right now with a positive attitude. “Be positive. Be present. This is your life,” reads her website. As such, her website includes tips for being more positive, advice for living in the moment, articles on how positivity can improve you (as if we need more proof), and resources and inspiration for being positive and present, among other resources.

There’s even a designated post about staying positive in times of pandemic, which includes some resources for you to download if you’re at home and are looking for some activities to keep you uplifted and inspired. “Though many of us try to, it’s impossible to live happily in the past or in the future,” reflects DiPirro on her website. “And if the now is all we have, why not make this moment a positive experience?”

Here are some other positive reminders:

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Based in Costa Rica, Esquivel’s work as a brand designer allows her to integrate illustration into her pieces, but she also does freelance illustration on the side as well as more personal projects. “Honestly, illustration to me is a form of meditation,” she shared in an interview with Ballpitmag. “It’s a way to disconnect my brain and just be in the moment. I feel like art levels me out, it gives me perspective and makes life more enjoyable.”

Her aim with her work? Make other people happy. “It’s hard to predict how people will react to your work,” she notes, “but I hope it brings people joy. I hope they feel good when they look at it and it bolsters their imagination.”

Naturally, her sunny backdrop also plays a role in her illustrations. “Coming from such a biodiverse place as Costa Rica, of course, I get some of my inspiration from nature,” says Esquivel. “Besides that, I get a lot of references from films, books, and stories in general.”

We highly recommend you follow her on Instagram.

The post Adriana Esquivel’s Illustrations Evoke Positive Feelings appeared first on 5dwallpaper.com.

Born in France, and based in the UK, Johnsson also runs illustration and brush lettering workshops in London and beyond.“As far as I can remember, I’ve always loved drawing and making things,” she recalled in an interview with McQueens, “so I knew from an early age that graphic design was the way to go!”

According to Johnsson, she developed her illustration and lettering skills after graduating, when she found herself drawing all the time while traveling across South America. “That’s how I discovered and refined my personal style,” she notes. Incidentally, traveling also provides her with endless sources of inspiration. “I get really inspired when I travel,” she stressed. “I love immersing myself in a new culture and seeing things differently. I am obsessed with colors, patterns, and people.”

Take a look at her work in the gallery below:

The post Find Some Peace of Mind with This Instagram Page appeared first on 5dwallpaper.com.

An author, blogger, and designer living in a suburb of Washington, DC, DiPirro launched PositivelyPresent.com in 2009 with the intention of sharing her insights about living a positive and present life (something that didn’t always come easy to her!). 

The posts shared on her website and Instagram page – full of uplifting mantras and colorful illustrations – strive to support the idea that life is best lived if it’s lived right now with a positive attitude. “Be positive. Be present. This is your life,” reads her website. As such, her website includes tips for being more positive, advice for living in the moment, articles on how positivity can improve you (as if we need more proof), and resources and inspiration for being positive and present, among other resources.

There’s even a designated post about staying positive in times of pandemic, which includes some resources for you to download if you’re at home and are looking for some activities to keep you uplifted and inspired. “Though many of us try to, it’s impossible to live happily in the past or in the future,” reflects DiPirro on her website. “And if the now is all we have, why not make this moment a positive experience?”

Here are some other positive reminders:

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