Detailed black and white ink drawing of an androgynous cartoon character dressed in patterned clothing. A birdcage covers the character’s head, and a hand holds onto the handle of it. The character holds onto another birdcage; this cage covers the head of a replicated, toy-like version of the character.

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A series of pen and ink illustrations showcasing a ficticious, surreal world, where subtle metaphors are used to relate to the human experience.

A detailed, pen and ink, manga-style illustration with a surreal 80s aesthetic; a swing is tied to the thumb and ring finger of a large hand. A character wearing stripes and polka dots sits on the swing while holding onto a giant patterned flower.
Detailed black and white ink drawing of an androgynous cartoon character dressed in patterned clothing. A birdcage covers the character’s head, and a hand holds onto the handle of it. The character holds onto another birdcage; this cage covers the head of a replicated, toy-like version of the character.
Black and white ink illustration of an abstract, androgynous, harlequin-like cartoon character holding a yoyo.
Two queer, female, anime-style cartoon characters hold hands while walking on a grassy landscape, on a picnic. They are dressed in patterned, punk style fashion, and both are carrying giant flowers in their backpacks.
A detailed traditional pen and ink illustration of an androgynous, harlequin style character, masking its face with a large four-leaf clover.
Two queer, female, anime-style cartoon characters hold hands while walking on a grassy landscape, on a picnic. They are dressed in patterned, punk style fashion, and both are carrying giant flowers in their backpacks.
Two queer, female, anime-style cartoon characters hold hands while walking on a grassy landscape, on a picnic. They are dressed in patterned, punk style fashion, and both are carrying giant flowers in their backpacks.
A detailed, pen and ink, manga-style illustration with a surreal 80s aesthetic; a swing is tied to the thumb and ring finger of a large hand. A character wearing stripes and polka dots sits on the swing while holding onto a giant patterned flower.
A detailed, pen and ink, manga-style illustration with a surreal 80s aesthetic; a swing is tied to the thumb and ring finger of a large hand. A character wearing stripes and polka dots sits on the swing while holding onto a giant patterned flower.
A detailed traditional pen and ink illustration of an androgynous, harlequin style character, masking its face with a large four-leaf clover.
A detailed traditional pen and ink illustration of an androgynous, harlequin style character, masking its face with a large four-leaf clover.
Black and white traditional 2d pen and ink illustration of an anime character lying sideways on grass looking at a personified flower
Black and white traditional 2d pen and ink illustration of an anime character lying sideways on grass looking at a personified flower
Pen drawn illustration of cute cartoon teddy bear, wearing a striped top and patterned hat.
Pen drawn illustration of cute cartoon teddy bear, wearing a striped top and patterned hat.
A minimal black and white pen and ink illustration; a cute, androgynous cartoon character sits on top of a hill, holding onto a magnifying glass while looking towards the camera.
A minimal black and white pen and ink illustration; a cute, androgynous cartoon character sits on top of a hill, holding onto a magnifying glass while looking towards the camera.
Black and white ink illustration of an abstract, androgynous, harlequin-like cartoon character holding a yoyo.
Black and white ink illustration of an abstract, androgynous, harlequin-like cartoon character holding a yoyo.
A heavily patterned cartoon character is the focus of this detailed, abstract, pen and ink illustration. With arms up, the character is hula-hooping while three smaller characters run on top of the hula hoop.
A heavily patterned cartoon character is the focus of this detailed, abstract, pen and ink illustration. With arms up, the character is hula-hooping while three smaller characters run on top of the hula hoop.
A surreal, abstract, pen and ink illustration of a giant character lying on a planet, while a small elephant stands on their back.
A surreal, abstract, pen and ink illustration of a giant character lying on a planet, while a small elephant stands on their back.
A close up pen and ink drawing of two alien-like creatures who stand facing the camera. They are wearing heavily patterned harlequin style outfits and have abstract makeup and unique features. The illustration is black and white and has a surreal, sci-fi fantasy feel.
A close up pen and ink drawing of two alien-like creatures who stand facing the camera. They are wearing heavily patterned harlequin style outfits and have abstract makeup and unique features. The illustration is black and white and has a surreal, sci-fi fantasy feel.
An abstract, science fiction fantasy style illustration drawn with pen and ink; cute, alien-like creatures live in a shoe house on top of a cloud. They wear patterned clothing, and flowers and butterflies surround them.
An abstract, science fiction fantasy style illustration drawn with pen and ink; cute, alien-like creatures live in a shoe house on top of a cloud. They wear patterned clothing, and flowers and butterflies surround them.
A surreal, abstract, black and white, pen and ink illustration; an androgynous cartoon character sits between two patterned, personified flowers. Tears drip from the character’s eyes. The flowers’ stems have thorns and their petals support the character’s weight.
A surreal, abstract, black and white, pen and ink illustration; an androgynous cartoon character sits between two patterned, personified flowers. Tears drip from the character’s eyes. The flowers’ stems have thorns and their petals support the character’s weight.
A detailed black and white, pen and ink illustration of patterned flowers inside two see-through, water-filled vases. Small, cute cartoon characters swim inside of the vases. The drawing has an abstract, surreal style.
A detailed black and white, pen and ink illustration of patterned flowers inside two see-through, water-filled vases. Small, cute cartoon characters swim inside of the vases. The drawing has an abstract, surreal style.
A surreal, patterned, ink and pen illustration of harlequin style characters in a grassy, flowered landscape. There are telephone booths at the top of three beanstalks, which cartoon characters are trying to climb.
A surreal, patterned, ink and pen illustration of harlequin style characters in a grassy, flowered landscape. There are telephone booths at the top of three beanstalks, which cartoon characters are trying to climb.
Patterned, black and white, ink and pen drawing; androgynous, queer, fashionable cartoon characters hug while sitting on stairs.
Patterned, black and white, ink and pen drawing; androgynous, queer, fashionable cartoon characters hug while sitting on stairs.
A surreal, dreamy, black and white pen and ink illustration; two characters wearing patterned clothing are driving flower boats in the ocean. They have umbrellas coming out of their backpacks and are looking at one another.
A surreal, dreamy, black and white pen and ink illustration; two characters wearing patterned clothing are driving flower boats in the ocean. They have umbrellas coming out of their backpacks and are looking at one another.
A surreal, abstract, black and white pen and ink illustration; a patterned, harlequin style character is floating in the sky while holding onto a personified kite.
A surreal, abstract, black and white pen and ink illustration; a patterned, harlequin style character is floating in the sky while holding onto a personified kite.
A surreal, abstract, black and white pen and ink illustration; a giant cartoon character wearing heavily patterned clothing holds onto a wine glass, sipping from a striped straw. A smaller character inside of the wine glass holds onto the straw. They wear polka-dotted, striped, harlequin style fashions.
A surreal, abstract, black and white pen and ink illustration; a giant cartoon character wearing heavily patterned clothing holds onto a wine glass, sipping from a striped straw. A smaller character inside of the wine glass holds onto the straw. They wear polka-dotted, striped, harlequin style fashions.
A surreal, dream-like, black and white pen and ink illustration; a heavily patterned, masked, androgynous character sits at a table with three butterflies flying around. There is a fork, knife, plate, and place matt on the table. There is a butterfly being served on the plate.
A surreal, dream-like, black and white pen and ink illustration; a heavily patterned, masked, androgynous character sits at a table with three butterflies flying around. There is a fork, knife, plate, and place matt on the table. There is a butterfly being served on the plate.
A surreal, abstract, black and white pen and ink illustration; one giant and one small flower appear on a flat, grassy landscape. A giant harlequin style character hangs upside down from the larger flower. A smaller patterned character stands on top of the smaller flower. The characters reach towards each other and touch their index fingers.
A surreal, abstract, black and white pen and ink illustration; one giant and one small flower appear on a flat, grassy landscape. A giant harlequin style character hangs upside down from the larger flower. A smaller patterned character stands on top of the smaller flower. The characters reach towards each other and touch their index fingers.
A surreal, abstract, black and white pen and ink illustration; two cute, androgynous, queer characters are on an antique couch. One of the characters sits upright, while the other lies down and rests its head on the other’s lap. They are wearing heavily patterned outfits and hold hands lovingly.
A surreal, abstract, black and white pen and ink illustration; two cute, androgynous, queer characters are on an antique couch. One of the characters sits upright, while the other lies down and rests its head on the other’s lap. They are wearing heavily patterned outfits and hold hands lovingly.
A freehand, traditional, pen and ink cartoon illustration; a cute, chubby, patterned character hangs from an abstract tree on a grassy hill. The tree is covered with polka dots and stripes.
A freehand, traditional, pen and ink cartoon illustration; a cute, chubby, patterned character hangs from an abstract tree on a grassy hill. The tree is covered with polka dots and stripes.
Detailed black and white ink drawing of an androgynous cartoon character dressed in patterned clothing. A birdcage covers the character’s head, and a hand holds onto the handle of it. The character holds onto another birdcage; this cage covers the head of a replicated, toy-like version of the character.
Detailed black and white ink drawing of an androgynous cartoon character dressed in patterned clothing. A birdcage covers the character’s head, and a hand holds onto the handle of it. The character holds onto another birdcage; this cage covers the head of a replicated, toy-like version of the character.
An abstract, patterned, black and white, pen and ink illustration; two androgynous characters and a small, fuzzy dog face the camera. One sits in a wheelchair and holds onto a giant striped flower. The other is pregnant and stands behind, with its arm resting on the shoulder of the sitting character. The standing character wears a striped backpack, and the small dog is peaking out of it.
An abstract, patterned, black and white, pen and ink illustration; two androgynous characters and a small, fuzzy dog face the camera. One sits in a wheelchair and holds onto a giant striped flower. The other is pregnant and stands behind, with its arm resting on the shoulder of the sitting character. The standing character wears a striped backpack, and the small dog is peaking out of it.
A surreal, abstract, black and white, science fiction, pen and ink drawing; three cute, alien-like characters walk in a line while holding striped and polka-dotted balloons. They have unique features and are wearing patterned clothing.
A surreal, abstract, black and white, science fiction, pen and ink drawing; three cute, alien-like characters walk in a line while holding striped and polka-dotted balloons. They have unique features and are wearing patterned clothing.
A surreal, abstract, sci-fi, black and white, pen and ink illustration; two friends embrace each other while dancing in a small, checkered floor room. Both wear fashionable, patterned clothing. One character has alien-like features while the other’s features are fairy-like.
A surreal, abstract, sci-fi, black and white, pen and ink illustration; two friends embrace each other while dancing in a small, checkered floor room. Both wear fashionable, patterned clothing. One character has alien-like features while the other’s features are fairy-like.
A surreal, science fiction, abstract, black and white pen and ink drawing; two cute, fuzzy, sheep-like creatures stand on a grassy landscape with a striped flower behind them. One sheep stands on top of the other.
A surreal, science fiction, abstract, black and white pen and ink drawing; two cute, fuzzy, sheep-like creatures stand on a grassy landscape with a striped flower behind them. One sheep stands on top of the other.
A surreal, science fiction, abstract, black and white, pen and ink illustration; two patterned, alien-like creatures sit on top of a valley with fishing rods. The fishing wires fall into the water below, where fish in the shape of house keys are swimming.
A surreal, science fiction, abstract, black and white, pen and ink illustration; two patterned, alien-like creatures sit on top of a valley with fishing rods. The fishing wires fall into the water below, where fish in the shape of house keys are swimming.
A surreal, abstract, patterned, black and white pen and ink illustration; three cartoon characters look out from a window balcony with personified, striped flowers on each side. The anime-style characters are wearing polka-dotted and striped clothing.
A surreal, abstract, patterned, black and white pen and ink illustration; three cartoon characters look out from a window balcony with personified, striped flowers on each side. The anime-style characters are wearing polka-dotted and striped clothing.
A surreal, abstract, sci-fi, black and white, pen and ink illustration; a small, cute, baby alien creature stands on a grassy landscape with its arms in the air. Two unique, personified, spikey flowers are on either side of it.
A surreal, abstract, sci-fi, black and white, pen and ink illustration; a small, cute, baby alien creature stands on a grassy landscape with its arms in the air. Two unique, personified, spikey flowers are on either side of it.
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