A close-up, cinematic painting of Gandalf the Grey, captured from the chest up with a focused, intimate crop. He gazes directly at the viewer, a gentle smile playing on his lips, radiating wisdom and warmth. His hand is raised, fingers slightly curled as he conjures a mystical, fiery phoenix made entirely of fireworks and smoke that hovers just above his palm. The phoenix is brilliantly detailed, its form composed of vibrant, swirling fire and faint, smoky wisps. The creature seems alive, its wings spreading gracefully in mid-air, each feather flickering with a fiery glow that pulses in shades of deep orange, crimson, and gold. Its eyes are ablaze with intensity, and its open beak releases tiny sparks, casting a warm, shifting light that illuminates Gandalf’s face and hand. Delicate trails of smoke spiral off its wings and tail, fading into the surrounding air, giving it an ephemeral, almost ghostly quality. The background is a rich, deep blue, fading into shadow to allow the glowing phoenix to stand out vividly. Soft, volumetric lighting surrounds Gandalf’s hand and the phoenix, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere as light reflects off particles of magic dust floating in the air. The phoenix’s smoke and fire blend seamlessly, with the tail and wings leaving shimmering trails that drift away like the remnants of a sparkler, adding movement and a sense of wonder to the scene. Rendering Style: Hyperrealistic and finely detailed, with an emphasis on soft, realistic shadows and complex, diffused lighting. Gandalf’s robes and hand are bathed in the warm glow of the phoenix, with subtle textures highlighted by the contrast of light and shadow. The painting captures an enchanting moment of magic, where every flicker of the phoenix’s fiery form and every tendril of smoke is rendered with exquisite, lifelike precision, creating a scene that feels both mystical and deeply cinematic.