Realistic Pirate-Themed Children's Book Illustrations

I'm seeking a talented graphic designer to create between 6 to 10 high-quality, realistic, and colorful illustrations for my children's book about pirates.

Illustration Requirements:
- Style: Realistic and colorful
- Scenes:
- Character-focused
- Action scenes
- Scenic backgrounds

Ideal Skills:
- Strong portfolio showcasing realistic and colorful artwork
- Ability to depict engaging and dynamic scenes as presented in the manuscript

Please share your portfolio and relevant experience. Thank you!