Life: illustrated

In 2021 I embarked on an illustration project, committing to draw every single day for a year and post whatever I create on social media.

I set a challenge for myself to draw a moment from my life every day, realising along the way that I have created a visual diary, filled with all the experiences, emotions and people that made out my life throughout this year.

Upon completing 365 days of drawing I could see my ability to capture moments from life, places and people has improved immensely and I am happy to use these new skills and knowledge I gained working on this project into the art I create.

a watercolour drawing of a woman sitting on a sofa mending a piece of clothing, her sewing kit is laying near her.

A watercolour illustration of a couple sleeping in bed with their backs facing each other, while holding hands.

A watercolour illustration of a woman wearing glasses looking at her reflection in the bathroom mirror.

A watercolour illustration of a small, crowded kitchen. A guy is stirring a pot on the hob, a girl is opening the oven below him. Another girl is chopping salad. The head of a fourth man pops in, saying: "Anyone needs help?"

A watercolour illustration of two girls sitting on the grass in a park, their shoes and two tubs of ice cream are next to them.

A watercolour illustration of a woman sitting on her bed drawing on an iPad with an open laptop on the bed in front of her.

A watercolour illustration of a woman hoovering the carpet, Furniture is stacked on the sofa behind her.

A watercolour illustration of a couple peeking their heads through a frame with the drawing of a man holding a woman.

A watercolour illustration of a girl laying on a sofa with her legs on the arm rest, reading a book.

Maayan Ben-Ari

ILLUSTRATOR

Life: illustrated