Mona Eing & Michael Meissner, Illustrators

About: Hi, we are an illustrator team based in central Germany, where we live with our two children. With over a decade of experience as designers and several years of working closely together as an illustrator duo, we have developed a unique visual voice that bridges the gap between tradition and contemporary expression.

Our stylistic range stretches from hyper-photorealism to expressive, painterly imagery. Visually, we draw inspiration from the Old Masters as well as contemporary artists. We are influenced by the intense colors and visual diversity of our time, weaving together past and present—both conceptually and aesthetically.

We are driven by the challenge of translating complex topics into compelling, singular images—without losing depth, nuance, or the essence of the message. At the same time, we are passionate about crafting bold, cinematic scenes where a single illustration can unfold an entire story.

Our backgrounds complement each other: Mona studied costume and stage design, while Michael holds a degree in communication design. These roots inform a shared visual language we call “painterly realism”—a vivid, detail-rich style that blends the power of reduction with the richness of intricate storytelling.

While we primarily work digitally, we also paint traditionally in oil, embracing the full spectrum of artistic techniques to meet the needs of each project.

We have given lectures on topics such as cover illustration and the responsibility of illustrators at various German universities, and we look forward to sharing our expertise internationally as well. In addition Michael teaches illustration and drawing at the universities of Dortmund and Hanover in Germany.

We work across a wide range of fields: for newspapers and magazines, museums, theaters, NGOs, advertising clients, as well as television and documentary productions—and we’re always curious to explore new creative territories.

Represented internationally by Debut Art.

Part-time / Full-time: Full-time

Experience: 6-10 Years

Skills: Editorial Illustration, Cover Illustrations, Conceptual Illustration, Portraits, Book Cover Illustration, Advertising Illustration, Key Art, Science Illustration and animated illustrations.

Portfolio: https://mm-illustration.de/

Location: Germany

Contact: info@debutart.com