Yearbook Illustrations in Watercolor for Novel

I'm seeking a talented artist to create watercolor illustrations for a yearbook within a novel. The illustrations should feature characters prominently and convey a joyful and vibrant mood.

Requirements:
- Watercolor illustration expertise
- Ability to depict characters in a lively, engaging manner
- Experience in creating bright, cheerful themes

Ideal Skills & Experience:
- Strong portfolio in watercolor art
- Previous work with character illustration
- Attention to detail and creativity

Please provide samples of similar work. Looking forward to your bids!

Characters are all 16 years old at a private school in Nashville, TN, USA. They have a school uniform of a navy blazer and a crest on their jacket. The girls have a plaid skirt while the boys have navy trousers.

I need at least 32 images: 4 poses per character.

Neil Erickson: Italian looks with dark wavy hair with green eyes. 5'10" smart and sweet in nature.

Cade Riley: The school soccer star. He's 6'2" with brown/blonde hair and blue eyes. Confident.

Jenna Frist: Medium brown wavy hair, beautiful, smart, and a best friend look.

Mads Chandler: Light brown hair with blueish-violet eyes and a sharp wit. She dresses with an edge outside of her school uniform. She carries a black backpack with a small stuffed pinguin attached to it.

Sophie McCallister is a blonde trans-girl with green eyes with a beautiful smile, yet a little bit of a mystery to her look.

Kip Wendell is African-American with blond short dreads. He has a high sense of style and pushes the boundaries of his uniform sometimes adding a fur collar to his navy school blazer. Lots of dramatic looks from Kip.

AJ Collins is 6 ft tall and also a soccer player. He has dark brown hair and brown eyes, and is the nicest guy you'll meet.

Savannah Holt is a cheerleader that looks confident but has a bit of a mystery about her. She has long blond hair and blue eyes.