Realistic Children's Book Illustrator

I'm looking for a talented painter and illustrator to create realistic animal illustrations for a children's book.

Key Requirements:
- Create engaging, realistic animal illustrations
- Collaborate on character design and scenes
- Deliver high-quality, print-ready artwork
- Experience in children's book illustration preferred

Ideal Skills:
- Proficiency in traditional and/or digital painting
- Strong understanding of animal anatomy and behavior
- Previous work in children's literature