Our pick of the illustrating Instagrammers inspiring us to pick up a paintbrush this month, give them a follow to brighten your feed…

Edinburgh-based doodler Amy Nash specialises in whimsical and colourful illustrations, including a variety of custom commissions possibilities. With options for birth announcements, couples portraits, and illustrations of your home, wedding venue or other special location, Amy’s artworks capture the moments in life that mean the most, in a way that’s full of heart.

Follow for: Quirky and colourful illustrations with personality aplenty

Colourful and cute illustrations are the order of the day here. Lynn McGarry specialises in kitsch, quirky doodles with pop-culture references galore. Using soft pastel shades and a cutesy, cartoonish style, we think Lynn’s illustrations would be the perfect addition to a children’s room or to add some personality to your office. We particularly love her sketch of The Grand Budapest Hotel—it would look right at home in Hood HQ!

Follow for: Cheerful cartoons that are sure to make you smile

Scottish fashion illustrator Jessica Rose Bird creates stunning sketches and paintings that are seriously stylish. With portrait commissions for Roksanda, Vivienne Westwood, and Maje all under her belt, Jessica’s illustrations have the fashion seal of approval. She specialises in brightly-coloured, chalk pastel, and charcoal drawings of the nude and fashioned figure, which are raw, edgy, and completely covetable.

Follow for: Stunning sketches with a high-fashion twist

If you love the idea of filling your home (or your feed) with beautiful places to inspire your wanderlust, then Lydia Bourhill’s Instagram is a must-follow. Lydia’s illustrations bring well-known locations to life; from the glitzy bar at the Edinburgh Grand to the iconic Annabel’s nightclub in London, Lydia captures them in a pretty, feminine and enchanting way, with intricate details and beautiful colours.

Follow for: Charming illustrations of places you’ll know and love

Edinburgh-based artist Chiara Celini specialises in fashion forward illustrations with positive, relatable messaging, she somehow manages to cover the environment, body positivity, mental health and more in her pretty, colourful, diverse and inclusive prints. Chiara’s love of style is also clear and present in every piece of work and would make the perfect gift for any budding fashionista.

Follow for: Pretty and positive illustrations with style

Fancy channelling your inner goddess? Then Glasgow-based artist Sophy Louise Smith is your girl. Specialising in illustrating women in their most powerful form Sophy’s work always packs a colourful punch. For those craving travel her extensive portfolio of work can take you to far flung destinations with a scroll of the thumb.

Follow for: Feminism, fun and far flung destinations

Sisters of Insta: Illustrators