In a lively, imaginative New Year's greeting card illustration, we find ourselves inside a whimsical laboratory setting, inspired by the works of Quentin Blake with splashes of Beatrix Potter's charm. At the forefront of the scene stands a jubilant researcher, donned in a lab coat that seems to have a life of its own, covered in doodles and vibrant splotches of colors reminiscent of an exuberant Jackson Pollock painting. The researcher's wild hair is as unkempt as the excitement that beams from their wide grin. They hold a beaker fizzing over with effervescent, bubbly liquid resembling a sparkling champagne, a nod to the celebratory spirit of New Year's Eve.

Surrounding the researcher is an assortment of curious zebrafish, each wearing tiny, colorful party hats. These zebrafish are mid-leap from their luxurious, oversized fish tank that resembles an ornate, aquatic palace filled with miniature underwater castles and playful decor. The tank itself rests upon a stout, intricately carved wooden table with embellishments reminiscent of Arthur Rackham's detailed illustrations.

Hanging above this animated scene is a grand, oversized clock with its hands pointing to midnight, suggesting the countdown to a new year. The clock is modeled after a classic Edwardian timepiece, but with a twist—its numbers are replaced by tiny zebrafish icons, adding a quirky, surreal twist to the timepiece.

To complete the festive setting, confetti rains down in the background, mingling with twinkling fairy lights that are strung haphazardly across the laboratory's ceiling, echoing Maxfield Parrish's luminous skies. The walls are adorned with posters of various scientific discoveries, but with cheeky, cartoonish illustrations akin to those of Maurice Sendak. Each element in the room has its own touch of whimsy and humor, making this a uniquely cheerful celebration of science, zebrafish, and the dawn of a new year.

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