Realistic Nature Tree Painting

I need a skilled artist to paint a medium sized (12x16in), realistic nature scene on a tree. This work is being commissioned as a gift to a member of the community who is moving for a new job. The painting will highlight a "Golden Apple" on a tree, which is a symbol in our organization for those who have made a large impact on educating the next generation of professionals.

Requirements:
- Expertise in realistic painting
- Experience with outdoor or unconventional surfaces
- Ability to incorporate detailed plant and apple designs

Ideal Skills:
- Strong botanical illustration skills
- Previous work on similar projects
- Attention to detail and color accuracy

Please provide a portfolio of relevant work.