illustrations

each illustration is a quiet moment — shaped by the refined aesthetics of ink, sumi-e and guided by a love for subtle detail.

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ink drawing of a lamp designed by miguel milà from santa & cole with the name Cesta
ink drawing of a vase designed by Alvar Aalto from Iitala
ink drawing of a chair designed by Faye Toogood with the name Roly Poly Chair
ink drawing of a chair designed by Verner Panton with the name Heart Cone Chair from Vitra
ink drawing of three vases designed by Alvar Aalto from Iitala
ink drawing of a chair designed by Hans J. Wegner with the name CH07 SHell Chair from Carl Hansen & Son
ink drawing of a lamp designed by Achille und Pier Giacomo Castiglioni with the name Arco from Flos
ink drawing of a coffeetable designed by Isamu Noguchi with the name Coffee Table from Vitra
ink drawing of a lounge chair designed by GamFratesi with the name Beetle from Gubi
ink drawing of a lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni with the name Snoopy from Flos

ink & essence

With every stroke, the ink whispers tales of design – elegant silhouettes etched in delicate lines, capturing the soul of iconic forms. Chairs, lamps, and tables transcend utility, becoming timeless musings of art and craft. From the Bauhaus-inspired elegance of the 1930s, including Alvar Aalto’s fluid vase series from 1936, to the bold innovation of the 1960s and the refined minimalism of today, each decade tells a story of vision and transformation. As an illustrator, I bring these timeless designs to life with a passion for detail, letting ink reveal the beauty in simplicity.

Eine Illustration, die 2 schwimmende Seerosenblätter darstellt im Stil von Sumi-e umgesetzt
2 Kreise aus Tusche, die sich überlagern
Eine Vase die mit Linien im Sumi-e Stil angedeutet ist
Eine Illustration, die zwei Grashalme zeigt, die sich aneinander schmiegen
Zwei abstrakte Zeichen im Stil von Sumi-e gemalt
Eine Illustration von einer Teetasse aus der eine kleine Dampfwolke empor steigt
Eine Illustration von einem Ginkgo Blatt
Ein abstraktes Zeichen, das im Stil mit Tusche gezeichnet wurde

qi flow

A tender dance of lines. Originating from sumi-e, ancient ink drawings. In working we find the hidden connection between typography and illustration. These illustrations invite stillness and presence, supporting the healing atmosphere of the practice.

ying & yang

Illustrations of food for a TCM doctor. TCM nutrition is one of the five pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine and plays a very important role in the Chinese form of therapy. Each element and its food has a different effect on our body and our organism. 

Die Illustration zeigt das Peace Zeichen
Die Illustration zeigt kleine Samen, die von einem Löwenzahn weg fliegen
Die Illustration zeigt das Zeichen Om
Die Illustration zeigt zwei Palmen, die in der Mitte eine Hängematte verbindet
Ein Text der Ocean of Peace darstellt

give inner peace a chance

These illustrations were commissioned by Heartfulness Germany. Heartfulness has the world’s largest network of non-profit meditation trainers and is a global community. The individual style of handwritten letters is continued in the illustrations and makes them gently vibrate. Enjoy the animated illustrations on heartfulnessmeditation.defloating through space and time. 

Andrea Mönch
andrea@andreamoench.de
+49.176.24125956