Studio Axel Pfaender

12/05/2026

Another year, another sketchbook. 2025 has been the fourth year since I took up sketching regularly. 2025 I filled one and a half sketchbooks – with memories, scribbles, and interpretations of the world around me.

It’s a mixture of a visual diary, recordings of nice little moments of everyday life, and my love for architecture.

Sketching way of practicing mindfulness and expressing myself. No pressure to make money off it, which is a nice change from job as a professional illustrator.

Did I mention that AI can go f… off?

Music: .elite

17/04/2026

Adding some human touch to this space of technology innovation. INNOPORT is a community of innovators, supported by the city of Reutlingen. Innoport is located in a former industrial site.
I created these murals for the entrance area and community spaces. The illustrations are printed on honeycomb cardboard and mounted on the walls.

They set up a friendly atmosphere and are frequently being used as photo and video backdrops.

Thanks for getting me on board.

17/03/2026

Do you know this feeling? It’s late, you’re in a dark room, all alone. You can’t sleep, creepy sounds and flickering lights keep you awake.
🕹️ Because it’s 2001 and you are up all night playing horror games on your PlayStation 2.

For the latest edition of I created these illustrations on the topic of classic horror games.
ARt direction by , text by

30/01/2026

What a streak! For the past 3 years I have been working with „Immobilienwirtschaft“ and created a unique style for the magazine‘s infographics and illustrations. The result: 16 large infographics, 3 cover illustrations and around 45 spot illustrations.
Thanks to the team at for the great collaboration.

# illustrator

02/10/2025

In the mood for some nostalgia.
📺German TV commercials.
🎶Music: Commercial break by .elite

12/05/2025

07/05/2025

Some friendly characters and positive vibes. Greeting card illustration for my friends at