I’m Monika!
My journey as an illustrator began in 2018 when I moved to the Falkland Islands, a place where the ocean and wildlife provided me with the peace and inspiration I needed to create art. Surrounded by nature, I fell in love with illustrating dreamy scenes inspired by the sea, vast landscapes and wildlife.
In 2020, I returned to Poland, where I dedicated myself to developing my unique style and started my small art business in the midst of a global pandemic. I began by painting watercolor family and wedding portraits and soon expanded to product labels, posters, pattern designs, and more. Each new project was a step toward realizing my childhood dream: creating my first children’s book!
That dream came true when I illustrated and wrote a very special story: “Bruno” in collaboration with Project Dignify. The characters from the book even found their way onto children’s hospital pajamas, bringing joy and comfort to young patients.
In 2021, my creative journey led me to the Netherlands, where I officially launched my own brand Monia Designs!
Today, Monia Designs offers custom illustrations, family and wedding portraits, birth cards, pattern designs, greeting cards and window display/blackboard designs. Each piece crafted with love, inspired by nature, and driven by my passion for storytelling.
Whether it’s a whimsical illustration or a personalized portrait, my goal is to create art that brings a little bit of magic into everyday life :)
What People Are Saying
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“A fantastic experience. I needed cards with my own logo at the last minute, and Monika took care of it immediately. Everything went quickly, efficiently, and with great commitment. Monika is incredibly kind and pleasant to talk to. She clearly has a talent for thought and is happy to help. I'm very pleased with the result and the fast shipping. I definitely recommend her.”
— Ewelina
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“We're thrilled with our baby announcement from Monia Designs! We only had vague ideas, but Monika is incredibly creative and helped us develop a solid design. She regularly sent us sketches and kept us updated on the design's progress. The printing support was also fantastic—it's nice not to have to worry about that after the baby is born. It was a lovely option to order a poster of the photo, which now proudly hangs in the nursery. Thank you so much for everything, Monia Designs!”
— Joni
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"Monika did a great job capturing the essence of the pictures I shared with her. She was very quick, understood exactly what I was looking for, and we absolutely loved the final result. We’ll be hanging it in our living room. I would totally recommend her."
— Jhovana
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“I ordered drawings from Mrs. Monika for my son's room and it was a perfect hit!!! We are delighted with the result, the room will finally take on a fairy tale atmosphere and we will definitely come back for cards/invitations or illustrations in the future.”
— Kinga
"Bruno" - children's book about the lonley whale
