Realistic Character Illustrations for Book

I'm in need of a talented illustrator who can create realistic character drawings for 1-3 characters in my book. The illustrations will serve to bring my characters to life on the pages, so a strong sense of character design and storytelling through imagery is essential.

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Proficient in creating realistic style character drawings
- Previous experience in book illustration
- Ability to convey character personality and story through illustrations