Mari Andrew is a writer and illustrator from Seattle. In addition to her widely popular Instagram account @bymariandrew, her writing and ilustrations have appeared on Paste and HelloGiggles. Her Instagram illustrations that garner the most engagement focus on heartbreak, career changes and self discovery.

Starting out as a writer, Andrew became an illustrator when going through a season of grief and loss in 2016 and needed a new fun form of self-expression to lift her up. After trying guitar, salsa, surfing, and instructional cooking videos, drawing is the hobby that really stuck. Now Mari Andrew takes on a new journey, books and cards.

Filled with Instagram star Mari Andrew’s poignant illustrations, Getting There will help you record your own journey to adulthood through words, doodles and art. If there is anyone who knows the trials and tribulations of becoming an adult, its Mari Andrew.  This guided journal captures those universal themes and prompts you to explore and reflect upon important moments in your life.

Little Gestures: Cards for Any Occasion is a book of 50 postcards featuring original illustrations by Mari Andrew. This is the perfect way to add vibrant inspiration and encouragement to any gift. These postcards are divided into five categories, birthday, thank you, congratulations, just because and empathy, making it easy to choose the perfect card, especially since they all feature Mari’s earnest observations on life and love. The cards also make sweet decor for an empty wall or desk space in need of a little personality.

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