If you are like me, you do everything to avoid watching ads. Sometimes, however, they can trigger your creativity. A couple of them actually got me inspired to create my own pieces

Screenshot of a Chanel advertisement on Instagram featuring a woman wearing a white summer hat and dress, serving as inspiration for an illustrative portrait
A portrait of a young woman wearing a white summer top, clothing and white hat on blue background with pink plant. Portrait of a young female model from Chanel campaign
Ads or no ads, Chanel by Monsie Monika Jurczyk
Three people by Jean Paul Gaultier, fashion ad, fashion photography, editorial
Three models posing for Jean Paul Gaultier fashion ad short movie still frame
Three models posing for Jean Paul Gaultier fashion ad short movie still frame
A Lost Year editorial illustration by Monsie for The Guardian. Vector art exploring women's fertility and motherhood during COVID-19 with emotional depth and bold visual style.
A vibrant illustration showing a crowded room with five people and a cat during a lockdown party; a tired woman dozes off while a father and daughter argue, capturing the essence of family dynamics during confinement.
A vector illustration of a woman with dark navy short hair and a yellow headpiece, set against a striped background. She wears a top adorned with a funky pattern of wiggly and geometric shapes.