Realistic Cat Portrait in Japanese Garden

I'm seeking an artist to create a portrait of my cat set in a Japanese garden. I'd like for there to be a waterfall and for the cat to be fishing, maybe it's walking through the garden with a fish in it's mouth. The cat should resemble my own cat, which I of course will provide photos of. For the style, I would want it to be more on the realistic side. I enjoy a lot of American traditional art, so something similar to that, but I don't want it to be too cartoonish.

Requirements:
- Proficiency in using reference photos.
- Previous work samples, particularly of cats and nature, are preferred.

Ideal Skills & Experience:
- Expertise in botanical and animal subjects
- Attention to detail
- Good communication for project updates

Please provide a portfolio with similar works. Thank you!