In celebration of Mother’s Day, I want to use this simple black-and-white illustration to capture something truly powerful—motherhood’s quiet, everyday heroism. A mother sits peacefully, holding her child close, surrounded by the beautiful chaos of toys, books, and the little reminders of love that fill our days.
Their faces are left blank—and that’s no accident.
Because this could be you.
Maybe it is you. The one who shows up, day after day, with a full heart and tired hands. The one who gives comfort, care, and strength, even when your own cup is nearly empty.
Or maybe… this illustration feels like the opposite of where you are right now.
Maybe today feels messy, overwhelming, or distant from this peaceful scene.
That’s okay, too.
This image is a tribute, not to perfection, but to presence.
To the late nights.
The early mornings.
The tiny moments that quietly shape a lifetime.
This Mother’s Day, may you see yourself in this picture, not for what it looks like, but for what it represents.
You are seen.
You are valued.
You are deeply, deeply loved.
