Illustrations for Bioterra Switzerland

Nicole Egloff, an enthusiastic organic gardener and self-sufficient farmer, provided readers of Bioterra magazine with insights throughout the year into the planning, care, and maintenance of her organic garden as a self-sufficient farmer. I had the privilege of illustrating the series with my detailed drawings. The result is a series of vibrant collages and atmospheric vignettes that offer readers an authentic glimpse into gardening as a self-sufficient person.

A double-page spread in a magazine, featuring cheerful and colorful watercolor illustrations arranged as a collage. A mix of hand-painted and digital artwork. Editorial illustration created for Bioterra magazine on the topic of planning an organic garden. The illustration
A magnifying glass revealing the interior of healthy soil. You can see purple plants, as well as worms and microorganisms in the soil—watercolor and digital drawing. The illustration was created for Bioterra magazine and depicts flora and fauna at the microscopic level.
Watercolor illustration depicting a hand holding seeds above the ground. A vignette for Bioterra magazine, rendered in a light, airy watercolor style.
A collection of three individual editorial illustrations on the topic of organic gardening. Light watercolor illustrations depict flowers, tomatoes, and a plant pot from above. Created for Bioterra magazine.
A double-page spread in a magazine, featuring cheerful and colorful watercolor illustrations arranged as a collage. A mix of hand-painted and digital artwork. Editorial illustration created for Bioterra magazine on the topic of organic gardening in winter. The illustration features
A watercolor illustration of a woman planning her organic garden for next year. The collage-style illustration shows her to-do list and items for the winter. – Created as a digital collage with watercolor elements. The illustration was created for da
A watercolor illustration of a woman tending to her organic garden in the spring. The collage-style illustration depicts her to-do list and elements of spring. – Created as a digital collage with watercolor elements. The illustration was created for the organic
Watercolor illustration of green asparagus sprouting from the ground—watercolor and digital drawing. The illustration was created for Bioterra magazine and features a loose style. It falls under the category of food illustration.
Illustration of a plate with nettle salad and cutlery—a mix of watercolor and digital drawing. The illustration was created for Bioterra magazine and shows a loosely drawn plate of food. It belongs to the Foodill category.
A watercolor illustration of a woman tending her organic garden in the summer. The collage-style illustration depicts her to-do list and elements of summer. — Created as a digital collage with watercolor elements. The illustration was created for Bioterra
A double-page spread in a magazine, featuring cheerful and colorful watercolor illustrations arranged as a collage. A mix of hand-painted and digital drawings. Editorial illustration created for Bioterra magazine on the topic of organic gardening in late summer. The illustration

More about the project:
Collage illustrations for Bioterra

The illustrations for Bioterra were created as collage-style lead images featuring many details and actions within the frame. They were complemented by vignettes and colored background areas that create a cohesive overall atmosphere for the double-page spreads.

A special benefit: The project was set up as an open document. This made it possible to flexibly extract individual illustration elements and use them as vignettes on other pages. This modular approach saves time and money for the editorial and layout teams and makes the illustrations highly versatile.

This project demonstrates just how versatile editorial illustration can be: from large collage illustrations for magazine covers to small vignettes that can be used in a variety of ways. Illustrations really come into their own when it comes to topics such as gardening, self-sufficiency, and sustainability, making complex content easy to understand, atmospheric, and vibrant.

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