Visualize your important research for the world
Warbler Creative specializes in creating realistic and stylized natural science illustrations — with thought and care in every detail. Our graphic design strengths also ensure special attention to figure consistency and labeling, layout, and hierarchy for easier viewer comprehension. Traditional skills in graphite, pen, and watercolor result in gorgeous illuminating works, with the option to incorporate digital methods as well for additional styles or vector files.
Our most common services are listed here — but as the name implies, we’re up for just about any creative challenge.
Let’s illustrate nature!
Illustrations for
graphical abstracts, figures
journal covers
presentations
textbooks, children’s books
teaching materials, online courses
home and office decor, posters
commercial use
& more!
Want to see more? Send an email with what you’re looking for to cait@warblercreative.work.
Quotes for any size project are always free and friendly!
Our illustrations have been published in
Recent awards
Warbler Creative is a proud member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
“Caitlin is driven to communicate the connection to nature through expressive, hyper-realistic and narrative illustrations. The integrity of her work speaks for itself. Caitlin has an eloquent way of articulation through her artwork to express the visual to any audience. She is an extremely hard working talented individual who has unlimited potential.”
Nancy Hart, Chair of Illustration, Kendall College of Art and Design
What is the natural science illustration commission process?
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Step 1
We’ll start with an introductory meeting (or email!) to discuss your exact needs. Knowing where and how the art will be used, examples of illustration styles you love, and any references are all helpful. One of the best ways to convey your vision is to sketch what you’re thinking — no judgement of artistic skills! A deposit is needed to start.
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Step 2
Warbler Creative makes an initial sketch, if starting from scratch. We also reorganize or “clean up” figures to optimize readability, make illustrations consistent, or create a cohesive branding. The first sketch will likely come with a couple questions to make sure we’re on the right track.
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Step 3
Review and provide feedback. If for scientific use, on the accuracy and clarity in its depiction, but also what you think of the overall look. It can be helpful to present to your lab supervisor, but also colleagues who aren’t as intimately familiar with your work. This helps check accuracy as well as comprehension with “fresh eyes”. If for your home or a product, we can mock it up to help visualize.
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Step 4
We revise with feedback from step 3, and cycle between these steps until complete. Once final payment is made, all final files are provided in your desired format (Illustrator, PDF, JPG, PNG, EPS, or SVG available) as well as the physical artwork if applicable. Let us know when they’re published, hung, printed, etc. too — we love to see illustrations in the wild!
FAQ
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We do! Many common items are available. For example — business cards, stickers, decals, postcards, flyers, posters, signage, booklets, brochures, greeting cards, simple packaging, tote bags, mugs, and more! Please reach out with specifics of what you're looking for and we can provide more information.
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It depends on the situation. We never want to step on another artist’s toes, so we will only update a logo if the original artist is not interested or unable to take on the project. However, a rebrand is always possible!
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It depends on the project - some designs are easy to create within these programs and we are happy to for you. However, more complex or unique designs may not be possible, or may not end up user friendly to edit.
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While we don’t have a specific program in place, we definitely are flexible to your needs! This can mean splitting up a payment over time, adjusting a project to fit your budget, or even trading services/products. Please don't hesitate to ask!
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We’re able to accept various payment types. Most commonly an invoice is sent to you at the end of the project/month that can be paid by check. We also accept Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, or can send a payment link via Square. For longer term clients, direct deposit is also possible.
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No! The only time stock may be used is for supplemental photography, and with your request/permission. All designs and illustrations are created from scratch, often starting with pencil and paper. We think this produces the highest quality work, original to you.
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First, let us know what you have in mind! We can chat via email, phone call, or virtual meeting. If you're unsure on specifics, we can help guide you. Once we're on the same page and any needed deposits are paid, Warbler Creative will get to work! We'll then present for approval and ask for any needed adjustments. When everyone is happy with the result and final payment is made, we'll provide all digital files or physical artwork. It's easy!
Check out the commission process on our Scientific & Medical Illustration, Natural Science Illustration, or Pets/Homes/Custom Work pages for more detail.
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