Motivating Giraffe started in early 2014 as just a hobby to de-stress after work and study, and to vent some of my crazier thoughts. It made me smile, so I started sharing them around the internet in the hopes that maybe it could make you guys smile too.
Giraffe has a couple of friends. Pessimistic Pig, G’s best friend can be occasionally gloomy but has learnt a lot from his long-necked mate. Trevor is a turtle…he’s a bit slow but still loved. More friends in the future? I’m sure there will be!
Feel free to share and pass along any of the pictures you find on this blog (although credit is appreciated!). I also have a book of the best pictures from 2014 which is kind of cool.
Thanks for visiting, I hope you like what you find.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you do this?
The world we live in is not nice, a lot of the time. The internet is also full of things that are not nice. I guess MG is a way to spread something different: kindness instead of cruelty, love instead of hatred, encouragement instead of criticism. It’s nice to make something good.
What do you use to make your illustrations?
Copic markers, coloured pencils and watercolours. Scan it onto my computer with my scanner, a Canon LiDe 210. Normally I will also fiddle around with the colours and fix any errors in Photoshop. That’s it!
Are you actually a giraffe?
Not really, sorry!!!
Motivating Giraffe 
Thanks for checking out my blog! I will be following yours :)
T_T this is wonderful. Really.
Omg, love your drawing, thanks for liking my post, otherwise I wouldnt have found you!
Thank you! LOVED your art wall, i think I might have to do that myself!
Thanks for the follow on my blog. Love your giraffes! I used to like to draw ostriches – something so charming about those long necks and goofy smiles. Art is the best therapy there is. Best wishes, Marie
Thank you for follow my blog. Your giraffes are so beautifull!!! Love your drawings!
Ania
Anyone wearing a giraffe hat is definitely not boring. More like adorable.
Thanks for visiting dreamrly and I’ll definitely be back here as well!
Peace,
Amanda
Thanks for the follow. Always have like giraffes!
Hi, Thanks for drop by and follow my blog. Good day to you!
Thanks for the like and follow! Love your giraffes!
Love your motivational cartoons! You don’t need any special training because you are already very talented with your designs. Thank you for sharing your optimism! Also, thank you for liking my site, because like previously said earlier, I never would have seen your amazing and inspiring cartoons!!!! You rock!!!
Your site came to my WordPress reader in the most delightfully appropriate time. Life is difficult with a chronic illness, and I am generally a sunny, positive person despite my difficulties, but lately I needed a reminder that there is always sunshine in my future. Thank you!
Thanks so much for chrcking out the blog, and for your kind words. Hang in there my friend, and i wish you all the best :)
Hey—thanks for visiting About Sketching and for the follow. I doubt that you are boring!!!! Looking forward to checking out your posts.
Hi! Thanks for the follow :D I love your Motivational Giraffe, its very cool! I adore giraffes. :) Drawing crazy things is a great de-stresser, isn’t it? I love the colours you use too. Going to follow you back, and check out your other blog. Best wishes from Scotland, UK :)
I appreciate your stopping by my blog and following. 😃
Hello
Thank you for liking and following my blog!
Your giraffes are so warm and lovely :) Nice to meet you!
Hey, great blog you got here. I like your unique delivery! :-)
Thanks! :)
The giraffe thing is wonderful, amazing, so cool and more!
I like your style.. very cute and inspirational!
Thank you for the follow it is a bit hart to get to all at the moment as I am not well, check out my post to find out
Very cute :)) If your giraffes happen to make a trip to Japan, let me know! :D
Thanks for following Writing Well Design and Photography. Love your giraffes!
i think you are totally awesome
keep up the good work
i so adore giraffes
hey Penny!Thanks for popping up on my blog.It’s a delight to see your cute illustrations.keep up the good work .Your Giraffes are adorable :)
best wishes!
Your work is simple and amazing. Also, thank you for following!
Hi Penny! thanks for stopping by & following! glad I found your blog, as an art student I find it very creative & inspiring! Keep up the good work! (and your cute giraffes:)
Best wishes,
Ayeh.
Thanks for taking the time to read my story. I look forward to following your work!
Thanks for liking my post :) I’m looking forward to coming back to your blog for the giraffe’s wisdom soon!!
You know what Penny Redshaw, you’ve probably got maore talent in your little finger than some of those people studying art/illustration. I love the style and the feel of your giraffe friend. He’s cool.
Keep doing what you’re doing. I know where you’ve been. I’ve been there too. If you’ve found a way to keep yourself on the up, you have to stick with it.
Thanks for following my little attempt at the photographic arts and writing.
I’m having a blast doing it. And if you’re having fun….that’s all that matters. (everyone else can go to hell)
:-)
Adorable blog Ms Penny! I love giraffes as well :) Looking forward to reading more!
Hi Penny, Both you and your giraffes are just the sweetest things I have ever seen! Thanks so much for the like and follow over at mrsabotts. Can’t wait to see more of your gorgeous artwork, love it!!
Right back at you. Love your work!! :)
Great work.
Thank you for following my blog! I love your posts, they’re so creative and thought provoking; put a smile on my face :)
Hi Penny- Thank you for following my photography blog, Jane’s Lens. I hope you are inspired.
Hi Penny, De-stress is good. Smile, even better. Thanks for the follow!
Great humour Penny and I love both your blogs – you really are talented and amusing. Thanks for the follow on my own wee corner of the web too, you are warmly welcomed aboard. Please feel free to comment and generally chip in. Have a tonic of a day, MM 🍀
Hello Penny, thanks for your visit and follow. I enjoyed your humorous and witty pages. Lovely blog!
Hi Penny, thanks for following my blog. Love your illustrations! You definitely have talent!
Penny to Penny, thanks for the like on my Bad Tuesday Good Wednesday post. (I used to say, “Penny, like the money,” but I can’t say that any more. Neither an you, right? You also abolished the coin.) I laughed at your 1 Nov 2014 cartoon of how the weather gets decided: there is my Tuesday/Wednesday, all explained.
Hi:
Thanks for liking my blog!
Thanks!
Love your drawings! So cute! :) Great sayings too! :)
I just LOVE your charming drawings, so cute and utterly loveable.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much! :)
Nice to meet you, Penny!
You too, Matthew!!
Penny! You are so talented. I love your work. Thanks for sharing and all the best.. I look forward to more of your cartoons…
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your illustrations on both sites are great! :-)
Hi! This is a very unique idea. I love it and the giraffes :) thanks for following my blog!
Thanks for liking my post on http://www.elizabethstokkebye.com !
I am intrigued by giraffes; such graceful and evocative animals !
Nice to make your acquaintance :)
You are doing something right! :)✨
Love it! Thanks!
Thanks for following my site, Penny. :)
No problem! I really love your work! :)
Thanks for liking a post on my blog. I’m especially grateful because that led me to “Motivating Giraffe”. Such great little inspiring illustrations that you share with us! I’ve signed up to follow you by email so I’ll have a daily dose of your interpretations of encouraging wisdom. Peace to your heart, Sara