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Violinist's Humorous Celebrity Caricatures: Therapy Amid Backlash

12/25/2025

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Daniya Stambekova, a Kyrgyzstan-born 31-year-old violinist, creates humorous caricatures of celebrities on Instagram at lemme_draw_you.
Her drawings, inspired by TikTok and Instagram videos, exaggerate features to lampoon vanity.
She says the art acts as therapy to cope with depression and anxiety.
Despite backlash, including bans and threats, she continues to take commissions for $30.
Her favorite subject is Australian DJ Levi Neufeld, who appreciates her work and has not objected.

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Daniya Stambekova, a Kyrgyzstan-born 31-year-old violinist, creates humorous caricatures of celebrities on Instagram at lemme_draw_you.
Her drawings, inspired by TikTok and Instagram videos, exaggerate features to lampoon vanity.
She says the art acts as therapy to cope with depression and anxiety.
Despite backlash, including bans and threats, she continues to take commissions for $30.
Her favorite subject is Australian DJ Levi Neufeld, who appreciates her work and has not objected.