Have you considered using Craiyon (formerly DALL-E mini)?  It allows you to give it a text string of what you want, and the AI attempts to create it:

https://www.craiyon.com/

They can be a bit surreal, but I’ve seen some amazing results so far

(But I haven’t played with it myself)

-Joe


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> On Jul 5, 2022, at 5:18 PM, charles meyer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Hi my esteemed listmates,
> 
> I created a free library program helping new writers.
> 
> It's been an uphill challenge trying to connect them with illustrators.
> 
> I eamield a bunch of illustration orgs in LA, NY, London and manny never
> replied.
> 
> Others suggested I join their org. That's not going to receive approval
> from my library as they are not cheap to join.
> 
> Has anyone found illustrator orgs which try to help connect "outsiders"
> with their members?
> 
> I contacted a few educational institutions which were mostly non-responsive.
> 
> Thank you for your help.
> 
> Charles.