Illustrating
ideas, stories
and perspectives

Conceptual illustration of a girl standing behind a smiling theatre mask.

Conceptual illustration of a bird-headed figure sweeping musical notes from the ground.

Conceptual illustration of a woman cutting old newspapers that will later become paper planes.

Conceptual illustration of a child lying on a giant pencil beside a crumpled sheet of paper.

Conceptual editorial illustration of a bird-headed woman scattering musical notes like seeds.

Conceptual illustration of a man pulling a teapot on wheels through a landscape.

Illustration of two children sitting in ice cream cones with contrasting expressions.

Conceptual illustration of a robotic hand lowering a miniature landscape into a birdcage with a barcode.

Based in South Tyrol, Italy, I create editorial and conceptual illustrations that communicate stories, perspectives and complex ideas with clarity and emotion. My work combines delicate linework, thoughtful composition and subtle colour palettes to create images that invite people to pause, reflect and connect.

From magazines and books to cultural projects and selected brands, every illustration is carefully developed to communicate, not just decorate.

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Conceptual illustratrion - poetry - Italian illustrator

»When life gives you rain«
Illustration for the poetry book
»Frammenti dell’essere«

Client: Elide Mussner

Editorial Illustration - Italian illustrator

»Love makes the soul blossom«
Illustration for the poetry book
»Frammenti dell’essere«

Client: Elide Mussner

Illustrator from Italy - Negative space in illustration

»Grandma’s last goodbye«
Illustration for the poetry book
»Frammenti dell’essere«

Client: Elide Mussner

Conceptual surreal illustration - Italian illustrator

»A glimpse behind the mask«
Illustration for the poetry book
»Frammenti dell’essere«

Client: Elide Mussner

Illustration - Editorial - Italian illustrator

»Nature for Sale«
Illustration for the poetry book
»Frammenti dell’essere«

Client: Elide Mussner

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Two children sitting in ice cream cones, one happily eating while the other looks upset in a conceptual illustration.

POV: Childhood
Siblings.
Small dramas and everyday moments of childhood.

Child lying on a giant pencil while doing homework beside a crumpled paper ball and a hedgehog.

POV: Childhood
Homework.
Small dramas and everyday moments of childhood.

Two children and a cat jumping on a bed in a playful childhood illustration.

POV: Childhood
Bedtime.
Small dramas and everyday moments of childhood.

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Girl climbing a tower of stacked teacups while cutting an old newspaper in a surreal editorial illustration.

This series explores how old news can become material for new dreams. Newspapers are cut, folded into paper planes, packed, carried, and transported until they ultimately allow people to take flight.

Shortlisted for Communication Arts Illustration Annual 2026

Person folding a newspaper into a paper airplane, seen from above.

Man pulling a large teapot loaded on a cart in a surreal conceptual illustration.

Flying teapots lifted into the air by paper airplanes in a surreal editorial illustration.

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Bird-headed figure sweeping away scattered musical notes with a broom in a conceptual illustration.

A New Melody.
When the birds longed for a new song.

Bird-headed woman scattering musical notes like seeds while walking along a musical staff.

Bird-headed figure carrying a large musical note while walking through a mountain landscape.

Bird-headed girl swinging beneath oversized musical notes above a field of flowers.

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Museum - illustration - Fortress Franzensfeste - Italian illustrator

Illustration series for the short guide of the Fortress Franzensfeste
Graphic Design: Katharina Theresa Mayr

Illustration Emperor Franz I/II of Austria - Fortress Franzensfeste - Italian illustrator

Emperor Franz I/II of Austria – the man who gave Fortress Franzensfeste its name

Klemens von Metternich - Congress of Vienna - History - Illustration

Klemens von Metternich – with the Congress of Vienna in the background

Illustration - History - Fortress Franzensfeste - Museum

Female water carriers supplied the workers during the construction of Fortress Franzensfeste

Emperor - House of Habsburg - Illustration - Fortress Franzensfeste

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Editorial illustrations
for the hotel magazine
»Hubertus View«
in collaboration with dialog.bz

Italian illustrator - Editorial illustrations

Digital surreal illustrations from Italy

Portrait illustration - Italian illustrator

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Surreal illustrations - digital artist, South Tyrol, Italy

»La vita è bella«
1/5: Franz
Client: Da La Vedla,
St. Kassian - Gadertal

Conceptual illustration - digital artist, South Tyrol, Italy

»La vita è bella«
2/5: Clary
Client: Da La Vedla,
St. Kassian - Gadertal

Conceptual illustration - Italian illustrator

»La vita è bella«
3/5: Lisa
Client: Da La Vedla,
St. Kassian - Gadertal

Surreal illustration - Alta Badia, Italy

»La vita è bella«
4/5: Elide
Client: Da La Vedla,
St. Kassian - Gadertal

Surreal art - Digital illustrator from Italy

»La vita è bella«
5/5: Axl
Client: Da La Vedla,
St. Kassian - Gadertal

Elisabeth Mair - Italian Illustrator - Photo: Thomas Tribus

What
clients
say

»The joy and enthusiasm with which Elisabeth works are infectious. Her sensitivity, the wonderful details, the elegance and humour with which she creates her illustrations are what make her work stand out. A unique artist.«

Da La Vedla, San Cassiano – Italy

»Elisabeth has an incredibly refined and creative way of thinking, and the talent to turn an idea into something amazing. She understood the idea from the very beginning and brought it to life so thoughtfully. <3«

Manuela Egger, Mayla – the hiking panda

»I am impressed by Elisabeth's professionalism and innovative spirit. Her illustrations are unique and tailored to the client.«

Silke Runggaldier, Santa Cristina – Val Gardena

»We were thrilled with the collaboration! Elisabeth brought our ideas to life beautifully and exceeded our expectations. A pleasure to work with—friendly, professional, and reliable.«

Pur Südtirol

»Working with Elisabeth is a joy. I love that she is both a creative artist and a conceptual designer. The result is illustrations that are not only beautiful but also communicate effectively.«

Sophie Huber, Studio Frizzante

Italian Illustrator - Digital illustrations on the iPad

Illustrating ideas, stories ​​and perspectives

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Illustrating
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and perspectives

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