Description:
We're seeking a talented illustrator to create a minimalist yet impactful splash screen illustration for a budgeting/finance app. This project is the first in a series, and it’s critically important to get the aesthetic and vibe correct from the beginning.
Concept Overview:

    A humble cow stands in nature, looking into a mirror.
    The cow’s reflection in the mirror shows a personified, confident version of itself wearing a suit.
    The mirror is the focal point, symbolizing transformation and self-worth.
    A small pond with ripples or gentle waves is present.
    Other natural elements like birds or light mountain ranges enhance the environment without distracting from the main subject.

Stylistic Preferences:

    Minimalist design: Start simple to allow for additional elements in future illustrations.
    Sketch-style drawing with soft watercolor accents for depth and color interest.
    The cow’s design should be slightly more realistic than abstract, but still approachable.
    The reflection of the cow should have a vibrant and confident aura (possibly more color/contrast compared to the cow outside the mirror).

Color Palette:

    Background: #F2F2F7
    Primary accent: #262F45

Attachments:

    Example visuals provided for inspiration:
        Minimalist watercolor examples.
        Ideas for the cow and its reflection.
        Sample animation wave styles.

Technical Notes:

    The illustration will eventually be animated in Swift UI for iPhone. While animation isn’t required for this stage, design choices should allow for future gentle animations (e.g., waves or birds in motion).
    Deliverables should be provided in formats suitable for conversion to Swift UI supported Lottie files, SVG, or PDF later.

Key Deliverable:

A polished splash screen illustration featuring the cow and mirror concept with natural, serene vibes.

If you’re passionate about creating meaningful visuals and excited to collaborate on future iterations, we’d love to see your portfolio! Please include relevant examples of similar work in your application.