Christy Illustrates

I am myself, and who I am is a LOT!

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Cancer illustration done in Procreate.

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Parades get rained on, tires go flat, and a lot of times we have more month than money. Sometimes life just freakin’ sucks. But why for the love of all that is holy are you going to waste precious time adding pepper into an already salty world? Be nice. People need nice. There’s enough crap in the world. 💩 * * * #thursdaythoughts #motivatedaily #childrensbookstagram #childrensbookillustration #childrensillustration #childrenstyle #blueridge #blueridgeparkway #christy #christyillustrates #roanoke #roanokeva #roanokevalley #beagoodperson #beagoodhuman #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #spreadgoodness https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp8OVYdnVLp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bsm5xjcnf91u

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Not everything is perfect, final, and flawless. Some stuff is crap. Some work has mistakes, doesn’t make sense, and is just down right bad. That’s okay. Make the bad stuff so you can make room for the good stuff. ❤️ - * * * #illustrationartists #kidlitillustration #illustratorsoninstagram #lovelife❤️ #snow❄️ #icequeen #imnotelsa #christy #christyillustrates #wednesdays #wednesdaymotivation #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #icequeen #iced #snowseason #roanoke #roanokeva #virginianas #virginian #blueridgemountains #blueridge #childrenstyle #childrensillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp5gUbIHyf7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ewgs6t8vnaob

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Going through tough times isn’t easy for anybody but the fact that you’re still here means you’ve still got work to do. - When life hits you the hardest, remember that you’re still alive...and hit back even harder. * * * #artistsofig #lovelife❤️ #illustrationartists #illustratorsoninstagram #happypig #happypigs #christy #christyillustrates #sundaymotivation #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #illustrated #momlifebestlife #nevergiveuphope #justkeepgoing #roanoke #roanokeva #virginiatech #blueridgeparkway #blueridgemountains #blueridge #wilbur #onthefarm #childrensbookillustration #childrenswritersguild https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpw4423HquN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1403evxim7e4m

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It’s okay to have no idea how you’re going to come out on top. It’s okay to feel lost, alone, and afraid of stuff not working out. Just keep going. * * * #motivation💯 #keepgoing💪 #winners🏆 #dontgiveupnow #christyillustrates #roanoke #roanokeva #roanokevirginia #blueridge #blueridgeparkway #christy #artistic_support #artistsofig #illustrationartists #saturdaymood #illustrationartists #kidlitart #kidlit #illustrated #illustratorsoninstagram #artistadvocate #lovelifelaugh #momliferocks https://www.instagram.com/p/BpuohPuHgRQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o9rclaiuyv8x

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When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, May luck be yours on Halloween. - Happy new year to my fellow witches 🧙‍♀️and happy Halloween to everyone else. Be safe out there with your little ghouls and goblins. * * * #halloween🎃 #witchesbrew #witchesofinstagram🔮🌙 #instaartists #patterndesign #illustrationartists #artistsofig #roanoke #roanokeva #blueridgeparkway #blueridgemountains #christyillustrates #kidlit #kidlitart #ghostsighting #candytopia #bats #batsofinstagram #pumpkin🎃 #novemberiscoming #trickrtreat https://www.instagram.com/p/BpmGMJfnmy8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1391e0f9lhw7q

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Everyone faces some sort of struggle but if you give in to the feelings of not being good enough, you will be a victim instead of being victorious. -  Keep moving forward. * * * #thestruggleisreal #staystrong #bemotivated #getmoving #roanoke #roanokeva #blueridgemountains #virginiaisforlovers #christyillustrates #survivor #bestrong #falldown #getbackup #mondaymotivation #motivatedmama #momlife #mykidsaremywhy #dontwanttofail #notaquitter https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpg4vwgHIf5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j7qxq33pvlzm

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Right when I think I'm getting ahead, life reminds me that I've still got some success tax to pay before I can be where I want to be. Regardless of what happens, I refuse to give up on my piece of the pie. - What do you want out of life? * * * #motivated #determined #motivatedmama #roanoke #roanokeva #virginia #blueridgemountains #christyillustrates #nevergiveup #sosuchthingasimpossible #opinionsarentreal #fight #keepmovingforward https://www.instagram.com/p/BpcLGLlnPTp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fktglom6qnel

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Being a mom is definitely no easy task, especially when you can’t get the tiniest bit of help. - #christyillustrates #roanoke #roanokeva #roanokevalley #blueridgemountains #blueridgeparkway #momlife💕 #laundryroom #pilesoflaundry #comicstrip #womanempowerment #womanentrepreneur #dedicatedtoyou #sketch_book #kidsmood #instaartists #lovemyboysomuch #mykidsaremylife #hatedoinglaundry #choresforkids #chores https://www.instagram.com/p/BpcMj2zH4iQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tkou0ijktzlw

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Been CRAZY busy with deadlines which yes, is a good thing but trying to figure out my schedule is taking a little bit. Hopefully soon I’ll have everything figured out. In the meantime, here’s Tiff and her Good Boy treats. - Not able to stay on deadline with inktober this year but I’m still going to finish my list because the characters are so much fun to draw. * * * #illustrationartists #instaartists #chucky #tiff #jennifertilly #goodboyfriend #tuesdaymorning #cartoonist #inktober2k18 #redwagon #christyillustrates #roanoke #roanokeva #roanokevalley #blueridgemountains #blueridgeparkway #virginian #drawingsketch #sketch_book #digital_art #weddingshoes #candybars #sucker https://www.instagram.com/p/BpRf6F9nZKT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=u0mz5i37pp10

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There are a million legitimate reasons why you can't do something, but at the end of the day do any of them really matter?  Stop giving yourself a way out. Time is going to pass anyway. Don't you want to look back and say 'I tried' instead of having to say 'What if?' * * * #motivated #momlife #christyillustrates #roanokeva #roanoke #motivatedaily #getmotivated #nomoreexcuses #teamnoexcuses #dontgiveup #neveralone #climbthemountain #mountainclimber #whatsimportant #findyourpurpose #findyourwhy #whatsyourwhy #tgif #fridayquotes https://www.instagram.com/p/BpHFl8cnUYl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12k7u297av0pi

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And of course Pennywise would be responsible for the balloons. That guy is always clowning around. 🤡 - If I haven’t already, I want to give a shout or to one of my illustration heroes @timbudgen36 he has helped me SO much with my art I’ll never be able to repay him. He’s such a nice guy, an amazingly talented kidlit artist, and the inspiration behind my inktober theme this year. - Seriously go follow him if you haven’t already. He’s the real deal! * * * #pennywise🎈 #pennywisecostume #roanoke #roanokeva #christyillustrates #momlife❤️ #cartoonz #kidlit #kidlitart #inktoberart #digitalartwork #balloons🎈 #halloween🎃 #virginian #clownsightings #roanokevirginia #blueridgemountains #blueridgeparkway #instaartists #womanempowerment #womanentrepreneur #children_illustration #picturebook #instaclown #redhood https://www.instagram.com/p/BpGFlVMHAkx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l9nuq443buib

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How about a nice refreshing Bloody Mary from Carrie? Go ahead, have a sip. 😱 - Don’t forget, if you want your own custom illustration, send me a DM. 😘 * * * #illustrator #illustration #digitalart #sketchdaily #digitalsketch #sissyspacek #carrie #halloween🎃 #inktober18 #inktober #bloodymary #scarystories #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #instaartists #prom2018 #theyreallgonnalaughatyou #momlife #momlifebelike https://www.instagram.com/p/BpA3l1rnocL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=34yd0ybw3r6x

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Nobody will hold it against you if you give up when things get tough. But you've come this far, why give up now? Wipe off your face, dust off your knees, and get back in there! * * * #motivated #momlife #dontgiveup #keepgoing #mondaymotivation #warrior #mentaltoughness #beastmode #mamabear #dontmesswithme #bosslife https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo85K7AH0bM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ihksoea9o3mc

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Don't let garbage take you off the path to your dream. Let the haters hate and the losers waste their time. You've got things to do. Let's get it! - -  #motivated #motivatedmama #goingplaces #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration #goals #dreams #tgif #friday #momlife #garbageout #timeisprecious #lovelife #nevergiveup #instadaily #deepthoughts https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo1G5XFnmJ4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=119r0o6ko7g1e

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No matter what you do, no matter what’s going on, keep the faith that things will get better. And keep moving forward. I believe in you. ❤️ * * * #illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #kidlit #inktober #inktober2018 #sketch #sketchbook #drawing #draw #drawdrawdraw #beetlejuice #snake🐍 #motivated #motivation #sunday #hustlequotes #nevergiveup💪 #keepit100 #monster #digitalart #digitalsketch #sketchdaily #draweveryday https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo7mZq0n1Gv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u9thnedujlbe

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Kids like Christmas. And Halloween. And Leatherface? - This handsome fellow was a request from my son. But Christmas lights were my idea. - What are you bringing to your Christmas party? A chainsaw with Christmas lights sounds like a fun party trick! #thursday #illustration #illustrator #illustrated #artist #art #artistsoninstagram #draw #drawing #sketch #sketchings #kidlitart #kidlit #leatherface #inktober2k18 #inktober #digitalart #digitalsketch #christmaslights🎄 #partyparty https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo0Fh7lnIDO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mror2jnz8ps9