A close-up, cinematic painting of Gandalf the Grey, captured from the chest up with a focused crop. He gazes directly at the viewer, a gentle smile playing on his lips, exuding wisdom and warmth. His hand is raised, fingers slightly curled, conjuring an ethereal, fiery phoenix made entirely of fireworks and smoke above his palm. The fireworks phoenix is intricately detailed, its form composed of vibrant, swirling fire and faint, smoky wisps. The phoenix appears alive, its wings spread wide, each feather flickering with a fiery glow that pulses in shades of deep orange, crimson, and gold. Its eyes burn brightly, and its open beak releases tiny sparks, casting a warm, shifting light that illuminates Gandalf’s face and hand. Delicate spirals of smoke waft off its wings and tail, fading into the air, giving it an ephemeral quality. The background is a rich, dark blue, fading into shadow to let the glowing phoenix stand out vividly. Soft, volumetric lighting surrounds Gandalf’s hand and the phoenix, creating depth and atmosphere as light reflects off particles of magic dust floating around. The phoenix’s smoke and fire blend seamlessly, with its wings leaving shimmering trails that drift like the remnants of a sparkler, adding movement and a sense of awe to the scene. The rendering style is hyperrealistic and finely detailed, emphasizing 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 tendril of smoke is meticulously detailed, creating a scene that is both mystical and deeply cinematic.