Confinement, restrictive rules, social distancing... It's hard to keep a cool head in the age of the coronavirus.

Between washing your hands and calling your grandparents, here are a few Instagram artists' accounts you might consider browsing in a bid to keep calm.

@josie.doodles

Throughout the year, Sydney-based graphic designer Josie Doodles produces hand-drawn comics -- "to get away from her computer" -- which she publishes on Instagram. More often than not her adorable little round characters offer inspiring solutions for day-to-day existential worries.

 

 

 

 

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If anyone wants some tips or has tips to share on how to deal with isolation/social distancing/anxiety and ways to connect with people during these times or just feels like a hang, the super cool epically kind @whatmiadidnext will be doing a live community chat at 8:30am tomorrow Sydney time 🐾

A post shared by Josie Doodles (@josie.doodles) on Mar 16, 2020 at 3:39am PDT

@chibirdart

"Cute and motivational drawings to brighten your day!" Little plump animals set the tone for this account which offers gently humorous advice for everyday life. In a recent publication, chibird presents a typology of six stay-at-home characters including a chick at rest, a house-cleaning hedgehog and a penguin who enjoys hobbies and finding things to do.

 

 

 

 

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Tag yourself and your friends! Some lighthearted characters and their personalities stuck at home. 😄 #comics #wholesomememes #tagsomeone #tagyourself

A post shared by Official Chibird ⭐️ Jacqueline (@chibirdart) on Mar 15, 2020 at 9:14am PDT

@claire__ritchie

A breath of beauty offered by Claire Ritchie. On her Instagram the Brisbane-based artist offers a host of joyful and colorful works.

 

 

 

 

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Love and kindness right now.✿

A post shared by Claire Ritchie (@claire__ritchie) on Mar 16, 2020 at 2:26am PDT

@beciorpin

Also in Australia, Beci Orpin offers a reminder of the right habits to adopt.

 

 

 

 

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File under ‘things I never thought I’d design’: quick little in-house hand sanitizer label. Times are weird: Wash your hands / don’t panic buy / be considerate of others / be sensible / support small biz / stay home if you can & need to.

A post shared by Beci Orpin (@beciorpin) on Mar 12, 2020 at 10:59pm PDT

@leamaupetit

From her Parisian apartment, Léa Maupetit posts naive and poetic images about her day-to-day life.

 

 

 

 

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Stay at home with your pets ❤️ if you don’t have any pet, I can provide some pictures. Here is Florette. #acrylagouache #gouache #illustration

A post shared by Léa Maupetit (@leamaupetit) on Mar 14, 2020 at 10:46am PDT

@jeremyville

Heading over to New York, Jeremyville also offers inspiring messages for times of trouble. 

 

 

 

 

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The page from today’s #jeremyvilleCSA daily calendar ...even with #socialDistancing one thought can still find its way to change the world. #jeremyville #studiojeremyvillenyc #morestarslesspixels

A post shared by Jeremyville (@jeremyville) on Mar 16, 2020 at 2:01pm PDT

@thegoodadvicecupcake

Definitely one of our favorites, the Good Advice Cupcake teaches you to look on the bright side whenever you feel down.

 

 

 

 

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I want you all to know I’m here for you during THESE HORRIBLE TIMES!! Please feel free to DM me anything, I can’t respond to everything but I’ll see it and send sparkle magic your way 💖💖💖

A post shared by The Good Advice Cupcake (@thegoodadvicecupcake) on Mar 14, 2020 at 10:49am PDT

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