vector Illustrator for 2D game sprites needed

I am looking for an vector illustrator to create the following artwork (to be used in a game). All artwork needs to be done with Adobe Illustrator. I can accept AI CS2 files, if you are using a higher version, please save in a compatible format. 1) side profile of a cute mouse, facing right 2) 4 frames (at the most), of the mouse, which will make up a 'walk' animation. The animation sequence should move the mouse forward by one step. This sequence will be played in a loop to give the appearance of the mouse walking. 3) top down view of the same mouse, facing north. 4) the walk animation, now with the top-down view. Needs to move the mouse by one step. 5) Side profile of a cunning cat. 6) walk animation for side profile of the cat 7) top-down view of the cat, facing north 8) walk animation of the cat, now with top-down view. 9) a splash screen for the game, should show the mouse eyeing some cheese, and the cat eyeing the mouse. any intresting pose of the cat and mouse should be fine. The size of the splash screen is 240(W) x 320(H) pixels. All artwork must be in AI format, If you are awarded this project, I would prefer to see a pen-paper sketch of the characters in their poses, and of the splash screen before you move to AI. In my experence it is easier to make changes in the pen-paper sketches, than on the finished AI file. In general use bright and attractive colours. Please send me examples of your work when you bid, and feel free to ask questions. It would be best if you include a diverse set of examples, so that I can have a better understanding of the kind of work you create. Note: This is a work-for-hire agreement, I reserve the right to use this artwork in different games, with modifications if needed. Where possible, I will give the artist due credit. When possible, I will attempt to rehire the artist to make neccessary modifications. However, I will not give royalty payments. I am looking for a long term relationship, therefore it is more than likely that more work will come your way from my end. Kind Regards, asmuk.