Charming Illustrations Capture Everyday Moments of Love Between Couples

Couple Illustrations by Yaoyao Ma Van As

From the overlooked joys of living alone, to the special bond between people and their dogs, Los Angeles-based artist Yaoyao Ma Van As has a real talent for capturing the intimate moments in life. Self-love is invaluable, but the artist also visualizes how special love with another human being can be. Her charming couple illustrations give a glimpse into the endearing moments of a loving relationship.

From romantic dates nights to sunny days at the park, Ma Van As captures the tender moments couples share together. But her drawings also reveal that relationships aren’t always about grand, romantic gestures. In one illustration, a man looks after his sick girlfriend by feeding her soup in bed, and in another, a couple plays a video game in their pajamas with fast food boxes on the floor nearby. No matter the scene, Ma Van As illustrates that real love is most often expressed behind closed doors, during mundane day-to-day moments.

Scroll down to see more of Ma Van As’s loved-up illustrations and find more from her portfolio on Instagram.

Los Angeles-based artist Yaoyao Ma Van As’s charming illustrations capture endearing moments between a couple in love.

Couple Illustrations by Yaoyao Ma Van As

Couple Illustrations by Yaoyao Ma Van As

Couple Illustrations by Yaoyao Ma Van As

Couple Illustrations by Yaoyao Ma Van As

Couple Illustrations by Yaoyao Ma Van As

Couple Illustrations by Yaoyao Ma Van As

Couple Illustrations by Yaoyao Ma Van As

Couple Illustrations by Yaoyao Ma Van As

Couple Illustrations by Yaoyao Ma Van As

Couple Illustrations by Yaoyao Ma Van As

Couple Illustrations by Yaoyao Ma Van As

Couple Illustrations by Yaoyao Ma Van As

Couple Illustrations by Yaoyao Ma Van As

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My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Yaoyao Ma Van As.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer and Video Editor at My Modern Met. She earned a BA in Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Ulster in Belfast. Originally from Northern Ireland, she lived in Berlin for many years, where she fostered a career in the arts, dabbling in everything from illustration and animation to music and ceramics. She now calls Edinburgh home, where she continues to work as a writer, illustrator, and ceramicist. Her ceramics, often combined with hand-painted animation frames, capture playful scenes that celebrate freedom and movement, and blend her passion for art with storytelling. Her illustrations have been featured in The Berliner Magazine as well as other print magazines and a poetry book.
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