Realistic Monochrome Squirrel Logo

I’m ready to commission a clean, highly detailed squirrel logo that captures the animal in a realistic style while still reading clearly at different sizes. The design must be created in Adobe Illustrator so I can scale or adapt it later without loss of quality.

Key points I need you to weave in:
• The single colour, monochrome palette should rely on line work, shading or negative space rather than multiple hues.
• My brand name must sit harmoniously with the illustration—feel free to propose a complementary typeface or craft custom lettering that feels consistent with the squirrel’s form.
• Overall, the artwork should balance realism with strong silhouette recognition so it looks crisp on everything from small social-media avatars to large signage.

Deliverables:
1. Original Illustrator (.ai) file with layers intact.
2. High-res SVG and PNG exports on transparent background.
3. A brief style note explaining the chosen typography pairing and guidance on ideal usage (minimum size, safe clearspace, etc.).

I’ll review first sketches for feedback, then one round of refinements before we move to final artwork. Let’s craft a logo that makes the squirrel—and the brand—instantly memorable.