15+ Illustrations That Capture How True Love Just Gets Stronger Every Day, No Matter How Old You Grow

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on January 27, 2020. It has since been updated.

Illustrator and painter Yaoyao Ma Van As paints a beautiful story with each image she makes of couples in love. Her art captures people showing their love in ordinary moments, which we may have brushed away for being too mundane otherwise. She brings out the significance of those ordinary moments as her images highlight the beauty and meaning they carry. Her images are life caught in a still moment.

Her images are so deep that they will touch your heart and make you see the magic in the mundane. These illustrations serve as a great reminder of the love behind the things our partner does for us. They will hold a mirror to your relationship and show you what you have been missing out on when you were taking things for granted.

Her art is proof that romance isn't only in the grand gestures but also in the everyday-moments. From a man taking care of his sick partner to a couple not being able to keep their hands off each other at the airport, this is what real love is like.

1. When the wait has been too long

2. Doing things together even when apart

3. Just being able to spend time with you counts as a date

4. I will miss you... until next time

5. The best way to relax is by his side

6. Love needn't be about grand gestures, it can be about the simple ones that show you care

7. He would rather be taking care of you than be anywhere else

8. Impromptu kisses are the best way to cheer him up

9. When all you want to do is share your favorite places with them

10. There's nothing quite as romantic as a man who cooks for you

11. When you're best friends and lovers but also the fiercest of competitors

12. There is sweet joy in making gifts for them yourself

13. A successful marriage is when you don't stop surprising each other

14. The greatest comfort is just laying in your arms

15. With them, even a picnic is an adventure

16. Not having them around aches your heart

17. The moment you met will stay in your heart forever

References:

https://www.instagram.com/yaoyaomva/

Cover Image Source: Instagram/Yaoyao Ma Van As