Cartoon Character Illustration for Book Cover

I'm looking for a skilled character illustrator to create a cartoonish character for a book cover. The illustration must be painted from reference, and absolutely no AI should be used in the creation process.

Requirements:
- Cartoonish style
- Neutral expression
- High-quality artwork suitable for a book cover

Ideal skills and experience:
- Proficiency in traditional or digital painting
- Strong understanding of cartoonish character design
- Experience with book cover illustrations
- Attention to detail and ability to work from reference

Please include examples of previous work in your bids.