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 
Hi :) You’re page has got to be one of my new favourites, giraffe themed pictures that are a quick bit of fun, keep up the great work.
Thanks so much! :)
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It is an illustration that there is a dream.
Feelings became warm. Your dream is I hope as many come true :).
Thanks for Following my blog!
Happy Blogging ! : )
You too! LOVE your art! :)
Thank you ! I’m glad that u like it : )
You have the coolest blog I have seen so far…tink wink smiley :)
Thank you for the like! :)
wow… u draw so well
Hi, wow you have an amazing talent! And creativity for drawing giraffes! :)
I just nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blog award.
Check out the link http://ahdad.com/2015/03/24/would-i-lie-to-you/
You are probably the most deserving. Great site. Use it don’t use it, up to you.
Hi Penny, thanks for stopping by at my blog and the like on ‘New picture added to Transmittance’. Cute giraffes! Have a nice day! Adrian
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What made you think of drawling giraffes? And how do you come up with all of your ideas? I happen to love giraffes so I think this is pretty cool XD.
~Hayley
{from DollDIYs and Flourishing by restful falls}
I just really love giraffes, they seem so happy! Ideas mostly come from things that people say in my life, or awesome artists I come across on the internet :) I checked out your blog, I love your photos and your art Hayley!
That’s really cool, how did you come across my blog? And thanks!
Sweet bolg, thanks for following mine. Cheers!
Thank you for following my blog! I love your illustrations, they’re wonderful.
Thanks! :)
Thank you for the follow. Hope you find my fiction less depressing than my observations about my life (or lack thereof).
What a sweet and uplifting blog!
Looking forward to more giraffes :)
Thanks! :)
Hey Penny :) thank you so much for following my little inky blog , your little giraffe illustrations are lovely x katie
Thanks Katie, love your adorable work!
Hi! Loved your blog! Thanks for visiting https://wanderingofwords.wordpress.com
I came across your blog today.. and the drawings and the words are simply awesome. Enjoying them.. and maybe reblog some of them. Thank you for the Giraffe.
I just love how simple yet how wonderful these illustrations and words are. I am so glad to start following you :)
Thank you! :)
Hello! I love your blog and so I have nominated you for the Versatile Award :) I’m new to the nominating side of this world and had to nominate your blog. I really love your posts, Giraffe always makes me laugh!
Here is a link to my page for more information on the rules and such..
https://kirstydavies1990.wordpress.com/2015/04/10/versatile-award/
Have a great day x
Thank you so much! :)
Penny, what an amazing find! All because of your recent decision to start following Learning from Dogs. Thank you so much.
You are truly impressive Penny. Just like the giraffes. So next time I see a giraffe, I’ll yell “Penny” and I’m sure they’ll smile, jump in joy, and yell with a big HI back to me :-). Congrats on creating one of the happiest blogs ever!
I was looking for something to motivate my students before an exam, so I googled “success giraffe” and found your blog. This basically made my life full of joy. Thank you for sharing your artwork!
Ahh I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you! :)
Hey, thanks for liking and following my blog!
You art is really awesome and I love their messages :D
Thanks Kira – I love your work!
Thanks so much! I’m glad you like it!
awesome giraffes!
Hey Penny, thanks for liking my post! Your giraffes are inspiring AND adorable – congrats on your book! :)
Thanks Jenny – loved your painting! :)
Hello there! I love your artwork! Giraffes are my favorite animal and you draw them so well! :) thanks for following my blog by the way 😊
Thank you! I really loved reading through your blog! :)
Okay, can I just say how stinking adorable your posts are? And I love your way of looking at your creations. Keep being awesome.
Thank you!! I love your blog by the way, you have a really great writing style :)
Great drawings. You’re right – there is an element of stress relief in each of them. Nice work.
And thanks following my blog.
Thanks :) love your photography, really beautiful stuff.
I totally like this character! Thank you for sharing your artwork with, well, the world. I look forward to seeing what kind of other inspiring giraffist work you do.
Thank you! :)
i nominated you for versatile award! :D
That is so kind, thank you!!!
welcome Penny :)
Hello my dear. My friends and I love your blog ! Here is a Creative Blogger Award for you
http://gentlementalannie.com/2015/05/03/creative-blogger-award/
Thank you so much, that is lovely!!
You are very welcome. Thank you for making us smile with your cartoons.
Much love,
Annie
Hello! I like your idea of the giraffe and pig friendship :D Very clever and creative :)
Loved the artwork on your site! Thank you for liking my post on my blog, all things sundry. :)
Thanks for liking my sketches! Cheers!
Giraffes – how fun! You probably know that they don’t make a sound. But they are impressive and powerful nonetheless. And have a very long reach!
Thanks for stopping by my angel blog. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your work!
Your drawings cheer me up! :)
Hi Penny. Just letting you know that I’m nominating you for the Liebster Award, because your blog is wonderful! I was given this award by another blogger and wanted to pass it along. :)
Your drawing is exceptional! What a talent… thanks for following my blog, and I will follow yours, too because I love love love your giraffes and its sentiments.
I like your drawings, Penny, very skillful and bright! I will follow, a fun project.
Glad you like my stuff, I try to upload a cartoon once a day.
M.A.Z.
Penny, this is delightful! Your work is truly marvelous. I am so very excited that you threw caution to the wind, and decided to follow my blog. Normally I’d have to write a bad check to someone to do that. But, had you not decided to venture recklessly into my Attic, how would I have found your amazing site. So, I must say thank you, for introducing me to your Giraffe’s, and for following my blog—despite none of the posted warnings. May I always leave you laughing. :O)
Thank you so much for following my blog! I love your giraffes – they’re so, well, giraffe-y! Good Luck with your book and other adventures :)
Wow, looks like I stumbled on something original for a change! Different from the other blogs I usually click myself to! I really like these cute little drawings with the messages! Keep up the good work!
Hi Penny. I wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the Creative Blogger Award. I hope you may be interested and wish to accept the nomination (if you haven’t already been nominated). Information is provided in my blog earlier today. With best wishes. Kay
Thank you for following creativeful!
I tagged you in the LIebster Award interview! :-D
https://blonderj.wordpress.com/2015/08/12/liebster-award-or-an-interview-about-me/
Hi Penny, your blog is oh so inspiring and puts a smile on my face. I have nominated you for the starlight blogger award, if you have one already, here is another… – Starblogger award! – http://wp.me/p1jxxo-bW
Hi Penny, your blog is oh so inspiring and puts a smile on my face. I have nominated your blog for the starlight blogger award, if you have one already, here’s another – Starblogger award! – http://wp.me/p1jxxo-bW