I need an illustration to accompany a scientific publication about plant microbiomes

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  • Prize: $300
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Contest Brief

I'm looking for a talented artist to create a unique illustration to accompany a scientific study.

Ideally to be produced in Adobe Illustrator compatible vector format.

In the study, computer models are used to predict how bacteria that live on plants compete for resources. The illustration should be in a cartoon/caricature style (please see below for references on style), and feature:

- Leaves of the plant Arabidopsis thaliana
(for reference, https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkboXjEXcAAGpXb.jpg:large)

- Bacteria of various types
(for reference, https://as1.ftcdn.net/v2/jpg/03/27/33/72/1000_F_327337210_WSh99yR3rGM68xRGq8idrsKNfyxOg8J3.jpg)

- A depiction of computation/binary code/computational models

- (Optional but encouraged) a depiction of competition for/exchange of resources (different molecules like sugars and amino acids) between the bacteria
(For reference https://media.istockphoto.com/id/1173232523/vector/molecule-of-the-formula.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=P7-h8NNztvLePUOOckmG2OUQt_xVqyMFSQ3N2XE-zhE=)

The final illustration should be large enough for use in posters or presentations. If you have experience creating custom illustrations in this style or to accompany biology studies, please get in touch.

Example images for illustration style:
https://d2r55xnwy6nx47.cloudfront.net/uploads/2023/05/CompressionExplainer-byKristinaArmitage-HP-scaled.webp
https://d2r55xnwy6nx47.cloudfront.net/uploads/2023/03/Introners-bySenorSalme-Lede-scaled.webp
https://d2r55xnwy6nx47.cloudfront.net/uploads/2023/02/ZombiePathogens-byMyriamWares-Lede-scaled.webp

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  • phenart
    phenart
    • 9 months ago

    #extended

    • 9 months ago
  • vladAcc91
    vladAcc91
    • 9 months ago

    #89 #88 Please take a look at my post.

    • 9 months ago
  • AnaMPL
    AnaMPL
    • 9 months ago

    #86 Please consider my entry and let me know if it suits your vision, and if any changes can be made to improve! Thank you. Ana

    • 9 months ago
  • vladAcc91
    vladAcc91
    • 9 months ago

    #84 Please take a look at my post.

    • 9 months ago
  • vladAcc91
    vladAcc91
    • 9 months ago

    #83 Hello! I started working on your illustration. I drew a magnifying glass with germs, but the background is not finished yet. Please take a look at my post.

    • 9 months ago
  • vladAcc91
    vladAcc91
    • 9 months ago

    Hello. I start work today. I will be grateful if you still wait and do not close the competition.

    • 9 months ago
  • nayonmonidas
    nayonmonidas
    • 9 months ago

    please check new entries

    • 9 months ago
  • YaserBarakzy
    YaserBarakzy
    • 10 months ago

    All entries from this user Emilija S are AI generated

    • 10 months ago
  • jorgelinasp
    jorgelinasp
    • 10 months ago

    check #22

    • 10 months ago
  • eduardoegos
    eduardoegos
    • 10 months ago

    we are going to need more information, your brief seems very broad for such a complex and specific illustration. What kind of bacteria? what the computation part is about? why are the molecules fighting the bacteria for resources? how do those 4 illustrations connect?

    • 10 months ago
    1. leaf224
      Contest Holder
      • 10 months ago

      Hello Eduardo, thank you for your feedback. I have updated the description with some additional details but please let me know if you would like additional clarification.

      • 10 months ago
    2. eduardoegos
      eduardoegos
      • 10 months ago

      thank you

      • 10 months ago
  • HanifAulia
    HanifAulia
    • 10 months ago

    can we submit ai generated illustrations? or do you need original artwork? because almost all of the submissions til now are ai-generated, like Emilija’s entries, Md. Naimur’s entry. Just wanna clarify if this is for scientific purposes. Thankyou

    • 10 months ago
    1. leaf224
      Contest Holder
      • 10 months ago

      Thank you for the question, we are looking for original artwork.

      • 10 months ago
  • jorgelinasp
    jorgelinasp
    • 10 months ago

    I don't understand the following item "A depiction of computation/binary code/computational models"

    • 10 months ago
    1. leaf224
      Contest Holder
      • 10 months ago

      Hello Jorgelina, thank you. I have added some reference images for the style. The first one in particular (https://www.freelancer.com/users/l.php?url=https:%2F%2Fd2r55xnwy6nx47.cloudfront.net%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F05%2FCompressionExplainer-byKristinaArmitage-HP-scaled.webp&sig=23860aeac053129e8a0f7b26f4221df5148c6aa06e87a54c4c1b87e93662da31) has a string of 1's and 0's that is meant to represent computer code and can be a useful example.

      • 10 months ago
  • loveillustration
    loveillustration
    • 10 months ago

    Can you share reference for art style

    • 10 months ago
    1. leaf224
      Contest Holder
      • 10 months ago

      Hello Hiza, thank you for your interest. I have added a few examples of the art style in the description.

      • 10 months ago
  • leaf224
    Contest Holder
    • 10 months ago

    Hello all, thank you for your interest and comments. I have updated the project description with additional references for the style and each of the components.

    Please do reach back out if you would like additional clarification.

    • 10 months ago
  • reddmac
    reddmac
    • 10 months ago

    do you need an original artwork or AI generated and copied/stolen clipart is okay?

    • 10 months ago
  • ramjeevacartoons
    ramjeevacartoons
    • 10 months ago

    will join soon . thanks

    • 10 months ago
  • Arafa Fathima
    Arafa Fathima
    • 10 months ago

    can you please mention further about the study and the details you will need in the poster

    • 10 months ago
  • paveldkohout
    paveldkohout
    • 10 months ago

    Do you want it as a Lineart or Colored?

    • 10 months ago
  • jorgelinasp
    jorgelinasp
    • 10 months ago

    Could you provide us with reference images?

    • 10 months ago
  • nafisgani
    nafisgani
    • 10 months ago

    hello contest holder. Could you give us a rough sketch on the topic. like how would you imagine the final illustration. simple lines would be helpful

    • 10 months ago

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