Childrens Book Illustrator Wanted

I'm seeking a talented children's book illustrator to help bring my debut picture book to publication quality. I have already created a complete set of AI-generated illustrations that capture the overall vision, character designs, page layouts, and color palette. Rather than starting from scratch, I'm looking for an illustrator who can use these images as visual references to elevate them into polished, cohesive, professional-quality artwork suitable for traditional publishing or self-publication. Project Details - 26-page children's picture book (12 spreads plus a title page and how to read page) -Front and Back cover - Soft watercolor/storybook style - Warm, whimsical Southern charm - Ages 4-10 - Consistent character design throughout the book Looking for someone who can: - Refine and enhance existing AI artwork - Improve anatomy, facial expressions, poses, lighting, and backgrounds - Create consistent characters across every page - Add professional illustration details and depth - Prepare artwork for print (300 DPI) - Collaborate on revisions Ideal Experience - Children's picture book illustration - Watercolor or painterly digital style - Strong storytelling through illustration - Experience preparing files for publication Please include: - Portfolio of children's illustrations - Your rates (per page or project) - Estimated timeline - Whether you've worked with AI-assisted reference images before I'm looking for a collaborative illustrator who can preserve the heart of my vision while elevating the artwork to a professional, publishable standard.