A close-up, cinematic painting of Gandalf the Grey, captured from the chest up with an intimate focus. He gazes directly into the viewer's eyes, a gentle smile hinting at his lips, exuding wisdom and warmth. His open hand, fingers slightly curled, conjures a luminous, fiery phoenix made entirely of fireworks and smoke, hovering just above his palm. The fireworks phoenix is intricately detailed, its form composed of vivid, swirling fire and delicate smoky tendrils. The phoenix appears alive, its wings spreading gracefully in mid-air, each feather flickering with a fiery glow that pulsates in shades of deep red, golden amber, and bright orange. Its eyes blaze intensely, and its open beak releases tiny sparks, casting a warm, ever-shifting light that illuminates Gandalf’s face and hand. Elegantly curling trails of smoke rise from its wings and tail, mingling with the surrounding air to give it an ethereal, ghostly presence. The background is a rich, midnight blue, fading into shadow to allow the glowing phoenix to stand out vividly. Soft, volumetric lighting envelops Gandalf’s hand and the phoenix, enhancing depth and atmosphere as light reflects off floating particles of magic dust. The phoenix’s fire and smoke seamlessly merge, leaving shimmering trails that swirl away like the remnants of a sparkler, infusing the scene with movement and wonder. The rendering style is hyperrealistic, with an emphasis on intricate details, soft shadows, and complex, diffused lighting. Gandalf’s robes and hand are warmly lit by the phoenix's glow, with subtle textures highlighted by contrasting light and shadow. The painting captures a mesmerizing moment of magic, where every flicker of the phoenix's fiery form and every curl of smoke is rendered with exquisite, lifelike precision, creating a scene that feels both mystical and deeply cinematic.