“So did you draw all those birds?”
Yes! I actually have a background in art, and when I was working on my masters’, it only seemed natural to do my own illustrations.
Interested in getting some illustrations for your own paper? I am available for commissions! My rate for basic illustration is typically $25 (USD) per hour, with individual images usually taking between 1.5 - 3 hrs and more complicated full figures taking up to 12. Final images can be exported in multiple formats for use in papers, talks, or printing, as long as credit is given. Graphic design (such as logos or full figures and diagrams) is $50 per hour.
My particular expertise is (unsurprisingly) birds, but I can also illustrate a wide range of organisms. I will work with you to ensure that the depictions are accurate and highlight characteristics of interest, making them particularly useful for non-model organisms with phenotypic variations that may not be depicted in available illustrations or easily captured by photograph.
Flexible pricing available for those outside North America, Europe, and Australia. I believe that every scientist should be able to have access to high-quality art that makes their figures and papers stand out, and so am willing to work with your budget.
Please email at jessica.mclaughlin92 [at] gmail.com if interested!
Study organism design
Sometimes, you just need a lil’ buddy to make your figures pop. Affordable illustrations in all taxa.
Comparative illustrations
Need to show off specific traits, but no available pictures quite capture what you need? Whether it’s plumage or morphology, clear custom illustrations can help you make your point.
Logos
Whether it’s for your lab, workshop, conference, podcast, or more, a custom logo will make your work shine.
Figures and visual abstracts
Conceptual figures can be vital for communication, and visual abstracts are becoming increasingly commonplace in papers. While these are great, they can be challenging or time-consuming to create.
Posters and art
Do you have blank space on your walls? Need a snazzy poster for your upcoming event? Make you dreams a reality with custom poster and art designs.