Illustrator Draws On Her Self-Portraits To Create Fun, Whimsical Images

Based in Brisbane, Australia, Lauren Carney is “a polly pocket sized artist” with “a fine appreciation of all things handmade, arty, crafty and vintage”. Not only does she create wonderful illustrations, she also has a knack for combining her drawings with her photographic self-portraits to produce delightful and whimsical images.

"The inside of your head looks like a technicolour dream” #ilikeyourbrain #howcreativekidswork

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Jun 5, 2016 at 1:24am PDT

Oh what a shame you've lost a brain that you never had ??

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Jun 2, 2016 at 12:28am PDT

Let your insides grow. ? This year has been all about creative and personal growth. I’m expanding and exploring the star stuff within myself that makes me fundamentally me. I think when you kind of abandon your worries about what others will think of you, and embrace your weird side you’ll be amazed at what you come up with. I want to open up my technicolour world and show you a bit more of myself and what I do. Tell me fancy foxes tell me what you want to see?

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on May 12, 2016 at 12:39am PDT

Forever wearing ridiculous clothing, even in my day dreams ?

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Apr 20, 2016 at 12:11am PDT

Dressing up in daisy chains #motherofunicorns

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Apr 18, 2016 at 12:12am PDT

“It appears that boy gave you butterflies madam” ?

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Apr 7, 2016 at 12:28am PDT

Foxy Feelings #wearewild ? ps I’m only the hunt for some cute new clothes. If you guys know of any stores who have dresses that will make me look like a living ice-cream cone, please tag them!

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Mar 31, 2016 at 2:19am PDT

"I feel a little distracted today” – me every day, all the time. Sometimes it’s hard getting things done, when your brain is a roaring carnival, but I’m trying my best. ?✌️

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Mar 20, 2016 at 1:56am PDT

“Cheers mate, I like yours too” ? #skeletonsareyourfriends #theylikeyouthewayyouare

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Mar 13, 2016 at 1:30am PST

She came from the sea. #untamed

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Mar 10, 2016 at 1:43am PST

Tell me all your little secrets night spirit …

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Jan 6, 2016 at 1:14am PST

Lil bit tropical. Another piece for @happysocksofficial.

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Jan 5, 2016 at 1:06am PST

Cute Fruit. Photo vs illustration mash up for @happysocksofficial ?❤

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Jan 4, 2016 at 2:04am PST

Yeah, same.

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Jan 3, 2016 at 1:09am PST

My outfit looks like an ice-cream. With extra toppings. ?

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Dec 3, 2015 at 1:31am PST

Smoking Green ? #sorrymum

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Nov 4, 2015 at 2:08am PST

Let your insides bloom ???

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Oct 13, 2015 at 1:16am PDT

Fancy feet ??

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Sep 7, 2015 at 11:07pm PDT

Watermelon-y painting times. Each envelope is hand painted to delight the little hearts of those who buy my prints. The colourful gift in your letterbox excited you, and the butterflies in your stomach when you see it excites me. ??? #behindthescenes

A photo posted by Lauren Carney (@dizzylittledotty) on Apr 15, 2016 at 12:28am PDT