Animals experience life’s anxieties just like us, as depicted in the delightful “Anxious Animals” comics on Instagram. These comics, created by artist Amee Wilson, capture the awkward yet humorous aspects of daily life, making them highly relatable. Amee began this project during the lockdown in Australia, channeling her own anxiety into animal characters, which helped lighten the mood. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and she continued creating these charming comics because they resonated with so many people.
Amee shares a personal connection with her work, often reflecting feelings of loneliness, self-doubt, or a lack of motivation through these animal characters. She carefully chooses animals that suit the narrative, which adds depth to the emotional expression of her comics. Inspiration for her work comes from a variety of creators, including popular names like Strange Planet, War and Peas, and Liz Climo, as well as smaller, experimental artists.
Each comic varies in creation time, from an hour to four hours, depending on complexity. The positive reception has inspired Amee to consider compiling them into a small book or postcards. Her journey continues to build a warm community around the shared experience of life’s anxieties.