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This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
Art & DesignAUG 12, 2025

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)

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Everyone has little things they do when no one is watching—quirky habits, secret routines, or quiet moments just for themselves. Artist Amanda Oleander collected these private stories from people all over and turned them into colorful, charming illustrations.
The result is a playful and heartfelt series that celebrates the small, unseen parts of everyday life. From funny to touching, each piece captures a slice of humanity we can all relate to, even if we’d never admit it out loud.

#1

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"I have stage 4 cancer and hide little notes around for my kids to find when I'm gone."
16points

#2

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"I sit with my cat to update him about my day with a cup of coffee (I work from home)."
12points

#3

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"I work at a cat cafe. When I'm done closing before the end of my shift, I just lay with cats, in fear my boss sees."
11points

#4

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"My grandma would brush and braid my hair as a kid, and it felt the safest place in the world to me."
10points

#5

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"Snuggle in my dog's bed with her on the floor; she passed away a few weeks ago, will miss it."
10points

#6

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"I like to stay upside down on my sofa thinking about nothing."
9points

#7

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"Sometimes at night I hold my own hand and I feel sooo loved and held. Link all fingers."
8points

#8

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"My husband and I stomping like dinosaurs around the house with our toddler."
7points

#9

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"Watch my kids and stroke their hair while they're sleeping."
6points

#10

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"My Ma always laughs at my Papa's jokes when we have guests over, like she's hearing them for the first time."
6points

#11

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"Spend my whole day in underwear."
6points

#12

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"I practise my speech in case anyone asks me what my recipe for a moist chocolate cake is."
6points

#13

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"I like to think my late grandma comforts me and caresses my back when I don't feel well."
6points

#14

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"Climbing my favorite tree that hangs over a river to watch the sunrise while everything sleeps."
5points

#15

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"Dance naked."
5points

#16

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"Lay down on the floor with my sister whenever I feel overstimulated and just talk."
5points

#17

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"I go to my garden every Saturday morning and pick a bouquet of flowers for myself."
5points

#18

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"I like to take some me time and read a book surrounded by nature."
5points

#19

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"Smell my baby's toes every morning when he wakes up. Really drink them in."
5points

#20

This Artist Illustrated Things Humans Do In Private, And They’re Both Playful And Heartfelt (27 Pics)
"When it rains, I take a walk and put all the worms that drifted onto the sidewalk back into the dirt."
4points
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