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M Johnson Illustration and Design Illustrator for the everyday: quotes + cozy art prints, books and patterns that feel like real life.

Out of all the people in this big, crazy world, somehow life brought me to you. And I’ll never stop being thankful for t...
10/27/2026

Out of all the people in this big, crazy world, somehow life brought me to you. And I’ll never stop being thankful for that. 🧡

For the friends who make ordinary days feel special, who laugh with us through every season, and who remind us that some of life's greatest gifts are the people we find along the way.

Send this to someone you're really glad you found.

Some of the best memories are made in the kitchen. 🤎The conversations that linger long after the dishes are done. The fa...
10/27/2026

Some of the best memories are made in the kitchen. 🤎

The conversations that linger long after the dishes are done. The familiar recipes, the laughter, and the people who make an ordinary afternoon feel special.

November’s Dear Friend is taking us into the kitchen, where friendship, gratitude, and a little nostalgia come together.

Think handwritten recipes, apple pie, pressed flowers, and the simple joy of gathering with the people we love.

I can’t wait to share this one with you. Join before 10/31 to get into next months mailing!

https://mjohnsonillustration.com/products/dear-friend

Some days, just making it through is enough. 🤍I’ve been feeling sick, run down, and completely drained lately. And somet...
10/27/2026

Some days, just making it through is enough. 🤍

I’ve been feeling sick, run down, and completely drained lately. And sometimes it’s hard to give yourself permission to slow down when there’s always something that needs to be done.

The work, the kids, the house, the never-ending to-do list. Life doesn’t exactly stop when you’re not feeling your best.

But I’m reminding myself that rest is productive too. That not everything needs to get done today. And that taking care of myself deserves a place on that list.

So if you’re feeling a little worn down lately, this is your reminder that you don’t have to do it all.

Some days, showing up is enough. And some days, resting is enough too.

Just 6 days until Halloween! 🎃🧡A little reminder as we head into the season of tricks and treats: the real magic isn’t i...
10/25/2026

Just 6 days until Halloween! 🎃🧡

A little reminder as we head into the season of tricks and treats: the real magic isn’t in the costumes, candy, or spooky decorations. It’s in the people who make life a little sweeter, a lot brighter, and so much more fun.

Tag the friends who bring a little magic into your life. ✨

Some people just feel like home. 🤎The friends you can be completely yourself around. The ones who understand your silenc...
10/24/2026

Some people just feel like home. 🤎

The friends you can be completely yourself around. The ones who understand your silence, laugh at the same ridiculous things, and somehow make even the hardest days feel a little lighter.

You don’t have to explain every feeling or fill every quiet moment. You can simply exist together, knowing you’re understood, accepted, and loved exactly as you are.

As life changes and the seasons come and go, you realize just how special those friendships really are.

Because finding someone you can laugh with is wonderful. But finding someone you can exhale around? That’s something worth holding onto.

Send this to the friend who makes life feel a little softer. 🤎

Anyone else need a ridiculously oversized cup of coffee to get through Saturday? ☕️We’ve got a full day of kids’ sports ...
10/24/2026

Anyone else need a ridiculously oversized cup of coffee to get through Saturday? ☕️

We’ve got a full day of kids’ sports ahead, so I’m starting with a mug big enough to qualify as breakfast.

Here’s to early games, cheering from the sidelines, and enough caffeine to keep up with it all!

Happy Saturday, friends! What’s on your agenda today?

Some friendships make even the simplest moments feel special. A cup of coffee, a familiar face across the table, and con...
10/23/2026

Some friendships make even the simplest moments feel special. A cup of coffee, a familiar face across the table, and conversations that somehow never run out.

It’s never really about the coffee. It’s about who you’re sharing it with. ❤️

Send this to the friend you’d happily sit across from for hours, talking about everything and absolutely nothing.

Somewhere between “I need coffee” and “I need w**e,” there’s a whole lot of life happening. ☕🍷The busy mornings. The lon...
10/22/2026

Somewhere between “I need coffee” and “I need w**e,” there’s a whole lot of life happening. ☕🍷

The busy mornings. The long days. The little victories. The moments that test our patience and the ones we wish we could hold onto forever.

And somewhere in the middle of it all, there's so much to be thankful for.

Because life doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. Sometimes the best moments are the ordinary ones we almost forget to appreciate.

Here's to finding a little more gratitude in the everyday. ❤️

Tag a friend who's also just trying to make it from her morning coffee to her evening w**e!

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A little heart to heart from the person behind M. Johnson Illustration. ❤️I love what I do. I love creating artwork that...
10/22/2026

A little heart to heart from the person behind M. Johnson Illustration. ❤️

I love what I do. I love creating artwork that makes people smile, telling stories through illustrations, and making meaningful pieces for people to treasure.

But lately, I’ve been stretched pretty thin.

Between raising two boys, juggling multiple sports schedules, running a business entirely on my own, and trying to keep up with everything life throws our way, I’ve been struggling to find enough hours in the day.

And sometimes, I’m just plain exhausted.

To those who have been patiently waiting on custom projects, thank you. I know some things have taken longer than expected, and I’m genuinely sorry. Please know I’m working hard to fulfill my commitments, even if my timelines aren’t always what I’d hoped.

I’m not walking away from custom work. I’m simply learning to be more realistic about what I can take on.

I also have so many things I’m excited about, especially continuing to create uplifting illustrations, growing Dear Friend, and hopefully bringing several new mail clubs to life early next year.

I want to keep creating things that remind people they’re loved, appreciated, and not alone. That’s why I started sharing my artwork in the first place.

So this is me giving myself a little grace, adjusting expectations, and remembering that I’m a human being before I’m a business owner.

Thank you for being here, for supporting my work, and for allowing me to do something I truly love.

And if you’re feeling stretched thin yourself, I hope you’ll give yourself a little grace, too. ❤️

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