Annika Le Large

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Illustration & Printmaking
Leipzig
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RECONNECT 🧘🏼‍♀️🌿 I actually planned

RECONNECT 🧘🏼‍♀️🌿
I actually planned to post this photo with yesterday’s caption. But then I thought: nah you’re an illustrator. Draw something. But today I kinda still like the photo. And why not show me here? It’s my account so I’m the boss.
In my early Instagram career (😂) I used to take a lot of photos of myself. But now it feels so strange. It always feels “unprofessional”, but actually I don’t care.
So here you go. Enjoy this wonderful photo of me. 🤷🏼‍♀️

#drawwithannika Week 03: SELFLOVE 💛 Winter is

#drawwithannika Week 03: SELFLOVE 💛

Winter is the cosy time. Where we snuggle our bodies in big comfy sweaters, soft pants and big socks. Winter is the cold time, where we hide under big blankets and in chunky jackets.
Winter is the time, where I loose contact with my body. I barely see any of my skin, because I always wear 300 layers. And when I shower, I do not wear my glasses so everything is blurry. 🤓

So as the sun is slowly sneaking into out lives, I realized it is time to (re)discover our bodies. 🌞
I want you to dance in your underwear in front of your mirror (obviously because there is disco in discover 😏). I want you to sit down and see all the lovely parts your body has to offer. Those little hair on your legs, growing like spring flowers. That stretch marks on your hip, that reminds you of the ocean. You cute boobs, that are so unsymmetrical.
Take that time and find all your flaws, all your beauty.
All bodies are good bodies.
Body hair has no gender.
You are just right the way you are. 🥰

#selflove #selfcare #selbstliebe #achtsamkeit #loveyourself #bodyhair #loveyourselffirst #feminism #feministart
#drawwithme #artchallenge #dtiys #artist #illustration #drawing #zeichnen #kunst #kunstchallenge #challenge #artistsoninstagram #motivation #dtiysc #dtiyschallenge #drawingchallenge #lockdown #art #drawingtogether

A little while ago, I discovered the profile of @j

Little addition to my last post, that popped into

Little addition to my last post, that popped into my head this morning.

We should also never forget, that most people (including you) only share their good moments, their blooms.
But as we know, people are not always blooming. They are learning, trying and failing. They are resting and healing.

So remember, that you only see a tiny tiny bit of their whole identity.
That’s it. Have a wonderful weekend my little flowers. 🌻✨

#drawwithannika #feelings #comparing #yougrow #selflove #selbstliebe #selfacceptance #loveyourself #mentalhealth #womenofillustration #drawwithme #artchallenge #dtiys #artist #illustration #drawing #zeichnen #kunst #kunstchallenge #challenge #artistsoninstagram #motivation #dtiysc #dtiyschallenge #drawingchallenge #lockdown #art #drawingtogether

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Made another illustration for this weeks #drawwith

Made another illustration for this weeks #drawwithannika „What I miss right now“. I spent the last days with long deep conversations with friends and I realized how much I missed that. Talking about feelings and random stuff. Forgetting about Corona for a bit. (But not about all the corona rules!!)
And I miss my friends. Those who live in different cities. Those I haven’t seen for so long. So I thought, why not make another illustration. And because I think, we all miss somebody right now and it’s always nice to send some love or receive it, I made this illustration as a DIY printable postcard PDF. Just follow the Link in my Bio and download the Love- DIY- Postcard, cut it out, color it the way you want to (maybe glue it on some thicker paper or carton), write some nice words and send it to a person you love.
There is one version with hair and one, you can personalize the way you want to. Maybe add your hair and details and the ones of your friend?
I also made the other postcard set available as a download.
Tag me in your creations, so I can see them. 🙂✨

Have a wonderful (sunny) sunday! 🌞

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It has been a little quiet here the past two days,

It has been a little quiet here the past two days, because I’m having a little down. I have no energy for anything. Every time, I try to do something, I sit in front of my task, stare into the air and just get exhausted, until I decide to take a break.
I have no energy to do workouts, no energy to call a friend or reply to a message (to all my loved ones: I’m sorry, I will reply someday). I have no energy to be creative or to work. All I could do is lay on the couch and dive into Netflix without even realizing what I’m watching. 🤷🏼‍♀️

But I managed to do the second illustration for my #drawwithannika and I’m pretty proud. Because everything is 1000 times more exhausting at the moment. So I’m proud about the little things. When I manage to draw, to clean the flat, to shower. It’s ok to take it slow and to not be productive.
(That’s something I also have to learn. Especially now, that I’m a full time artist, it often feels like failing, when I do nothing for a day. But I’m learning to embrace doing nothing. (It’s still pretty hard)).

Btw: It makes me so happy, seeing all your little illustrations. Thank you for being a part of this. And of course so much love to those who order at my shop, interact here with me, like or share my stuff or even just read everything silently. This means the world to me and keeps me going. Big kiss 😘

#drawwithme #artchallenge #dtiys #artist #illustration #drawing #zeichnen #kunst #kunstchallenge #challenge #artistsoninstagram #motivation #dtiysc #dtiyschallenge #drawingchallenge #lockdown #art #drawingtogether #motivation #missyou #lockdownmood #mood

I think, I just need one more arm and maybe two br

I think, I just need one more arm and maybe two brains…

My first illustration for my #drawwithannika challenge. Little self portrait of me right now. I have 19174389 projects going on at the same time and barely find time to do any of them.
So my plan is to either become an octopus or learn how to structure my time and learn how to say no. 🦑

I thought, because the first subject is Self portrait, it would be nice to write something about me. So here are 5 facts. And because I want to get to know you too, feel free to tell me something about you in the comments or when you draw your portrait. 🙂 ✨

ONE: I grew up with three brothers and my family in general is pretty big. Half of them lives in South Germany where I grew up and the other half lives in the Netherlands, because my mum is Dutch. We have an annual family reunion in the Netherlands and it took me forever to learn all the names. 😬

TWO: My actual plan was to become a photographer. My dad had the same plan when he was younger, so we had a little home studio, where I used to take photos with friends. When I moved to London, I worked in a club and took photos of the DJane and also in Berlin, I had several shootings and a photography project. Now I’m too lazy to always meet new people and prefer analog vacation photography. 🎞

THREE: If you ever meet me, the chance is pretty big, that I will be wearing something beige. Also our flat is becoming more and more beige. It’s an obsession. 🌝

FOUR: I am so bad with remembering things. Names and faces obviously. But also movies and series I watch. I could watch the same movie every month and wouldn’t even remember, that I already watched it.

FIVE: I met my boyfriend on my first big festival, when I just turned 16 (I had red dreadlocks lol). So we already know each other for nearly 10 years. Actually my plan was to go to an even bigger festival that year, but my mum was scared and called the organizer and they said a 16 year old girl should go on a big festival like that. (Luckily, because otherwise I might be single right now).

#drawwithme #artchallenge #dtiys #artist #illustration #drawing #zeichnen #kunst #kunstchallenge #challenge

DRAW WITH ME ✨ Ok let’s gooo. I told you, that

DRAW WITH ME ✨
Ok let’s gooo. I told you, that I was thinking about a little art challenge to get motivated and draw together. 🌞

Here are the rules:
There are no rules. 🙊
- Everyone can join. No matter how experienced you are.
- Every week there are two topics. You can either choose one or do both.
- You don’t have to join every week, you can draw as much as you like to.
- You can use any technique (digital, pencil, water color, …). Whatever you prefer and you feel comfortable with (or maybe you want to challenge yourself and try something new? 🤷🏼‍♀️)
- Tag me in your drawings or send them to me, so I can see and share them. ❣️
- use the hashtag #drawwithannika
- The most important thing is, that you have fun. If you don’t feel like it today, maybe try tomorrow. It doesn’t have to be a masterpiece. Everything you create is amazing. Don’t be too hard on yourself. ✨

First week starts on Monday. Can’t wait to see all your little magical creations. ✏️🔮

#drawwithme #artchallenge #dtiys #artist #illustration #drawing #zeichnen #kunst #kunstchallenge #challenge #artistsoninstagram #motivation #dtiysc #dtiyschallenge #drawingchallenge #lockdown #art #drawingtogether

Valentines Day is just around the corner, so here’s a little reminder, that buying flowers at the supermarket might not be the perfect gift. 🌹💔

Source: https://www.fairtrade-deutschland.de/fileadmin/DE/01_was_ist_fairtrade/05_wirkung/studien/fairtrade_study_life_cycle_assessment_cut_roses_2018.pdf

#valentine #love #valentinesday #valentines #gift #valentinesday2021 #flowers #nachhaltig #nachhaltigkeit #sustainable #sustainability #giftideas #valentinstag #valentinstag2021 #nachhaltigschenken #sustainablegifts #environement #ecological #ecofriendly #environmentallyfriendly #roses #nachhaltigerleben

Drowning myself in coffee, hoping for motivation t

Drowning myself in coffee, hoping for motivation to come. ☕️☕️☕️
But the only thing that arrives is insomnia and a racing heart. 😰

I really struggle with creative motivation lately. I get up, work out, sit at the desk from 10 till 3 (most of the time till 6 or later) and try to do the tasks, that have to be done. Answering E-Mails, drawing portraits, packing orders, working for nachhaltig.kritisch, …
And every time I finish these tasks, there is no motivation left. I want to be more creative and make cute drawings for you. But every evening, I’m happy when I can move my lazy ass to the couch and do nothing for a bit. (Which is totally fine, because breaks are important!). But I want to draw more for myself.
I’m really happy, to do what I want to do for a living. But I need to go back to the fun part about being an illustrator. 🌝

I thought about a little art challenge, we could all do together. Have a topic every week and everyone could join. Like EVERYONE. Doesn’t matter if you are an artist or just want to try something new. So we all have a little more inspiration and motivation to draw on a regular basis.
What do you think of this idea? Let me knooooow. ✨

Mug inspiration by @hellostudiopapaya

#coffee #exhausted #coffeeart #motivation #artchallenge #artistsoninstagram #tired #coffeelover #mood #lockdown #lockdownmood #tiredbuthappy

Finally the Grow Together Lino cut is also availab

Finally the Grow Together Lino cut is also available in my shop.🌿
I made 11 of them. Sorry for the spam, just want to provide all of you with cute Valentines gifts. 🥰

#linocut #linocutprint #linocutting #print #printmaking #printisnotdead #illustration #valentinesdaygift #valentines #valentinstag #valentinstagsgeschenk #love #couple #valentinesday2020

Celestial love 🌝 This is another Valentines po

Celestial love 🌝

This is another Valentines postcard design. You can get a set of three cards (swipe for all) or you choose your favorite. Red boots included.🙊

Send your love into the world! I think everyone needs some now. ❤️

#valentine #love #valentinesday #valentines #gift #valentineday #valentinegift #valentinstag #postcard #illustration #valentinepostcard #tothemoonandback #tothemoon #celestial #celestialart

I just updated my shop with this little gurl. She

I just updated my shop with this little gurl.
She is one of my new Valentine’s Day cards.
Maybe as a gift for your partner. If you are too lazy to undress yourself and get flowers. Get the card and go the easy way? 😏

Or as a little reminder, that you don’t need a partner to be happy. And you can get yourself flowers and get naked next week. Who’s in? 🌹

There is another postcard set coming later or tomorrow and I’m also planning to print the Valentines Lino cut today or tomorrow. So everything will be there in time. 🙃

#valentine #love #valentinesday #valentines #gift #valentineday #valentinegift #valentinstag #postcard #illustration #valentinepostcard #valentinstagsgeschenk #valentinesdaygift

Leute ich habs gemacht. Ich hab mich vor eine Kame

Leute ich habs gemacht. Ich hab mich vor eine Kamera gesetzt und vor mich hin gequasselt. Das war wohl die größte Herausforderung, der ich mich seit langem gestellt habe. Wir haben so viel Arbeit in das Video gesteckt. Also schaut gerne mal rein. Hier sind nur ein paar der besten Momente. 😬 Das ganze Video findet ihr über den Link in meiner Bio. 🙃
In Zukunft gibts dann zum Glück keine Laber-Videos mehr, sondern ein paar Tutorials. Abonniert gerne meinen Account, damit ich so schnell wie möglich YouTube Star werde. Danke ❤️

Bin gespannt auf eure Meinungen 😅

#annikagoesyoutube #ichwerdejetztstar #youtube #selbstständig #selbstständigkeit #illustratorin #illustration

A little more progress on this lino cut 🙃🌿

A little more progress on this lino cut 🙃🌿

This week was so full of work (and still is). I should be drawing portraits today, but I don’t feel like it and I always want to make them super good. So I’m taking the time to work on this project. We also finished another project today. Might show you tomorrow. So many exiting things are happening. But I’m also tired and I’m gonna take a day off tomorrow because breaks are important. Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. ✨🌞

#linocut #timelapse #linocutprint #linocutting #linocuttingart #progress

Growing together 🌿 This is a rough sketch of a

Growing together 🌿

This is a rough sketch of an idea for a lino cut, I want to make for Valentines Day. I normally don’t post sketches here, but when I finished it, I asked myself, why not give it a try.

Instagram is such a strange platform. You feel a constant pressure of feeding it with awesome work every day. But after 24 hours, your great art gets lost in the deep ocean of content. 🌊

So why not feed it with some simpler work. Sketches, Behind The Scenes, Tik Tok dances? (ok maybe no dances 😅)

What do you think? Does every post have to be a great great artwork with deep meaning? Or do we wanna try to see a little beauty in some simpler things? ✨

#sketch #linocut #bts #behindthescenes #valentinesday #valentine #love #couple #illustration #growth #growing #stillgrowing #growingtogether #doodle #sketching #valentinegift #printmaking #print #linocutting #aritstonistagram

Don’t let anyone tell you any different. 👩🏼‍🎨👨🏼‍🎨

#youareart #bodypositivity #selflove #selflovesunday #loveyourself #youmatter #art #artistsoninstagram #create #selfcare

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