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 subtle, wise grin in his expression, radiating warmth and knowledge. His hand is raised and open, fingers slightly curled as he conjures an ethereal, fiery phoenix composed of fireworks and smoke above his palm. The phoenix is intricately detailed, its form made of vibrant, swirling fire and faint, smoky tendrils. It appears alive, gracefully soaring in mid-air, its feathers flickering with a fiery glow pulsing in shades of deep orange, crimson, and gold. Its eyes glow intensely, and its open beak releases tiny sparks, casting a warm, shifting light that illuminates Gandalf’s face and hand. Delicate trails of smoke spiral from its wings and tail, fading into the surrounding air, giving it a ghostly, ephemeral quality. The background is a rich, dark blue, fading into shadow to highlight the glowing phoenix vividly. Soft, volumetric lighting surrounds Gandalf’s hand and the phoenix, creating depth and atmosphere as light reflects off particles of magic dust floating in the air. The phoenix's smoke and fire blend seamlessly, with its tail and wings leaving shimmering trails like the remnants of a sparkler, adding movement and awe to the scene. The rendering style is hyperrealistic and finely detailed, with an emphasis on soft, realistic shadows and complex, diffused lighting. Gandalf’s robes and hand are lit by the dragon's warm glow, with subtle textures enhanced 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 lifelike precision, creating a scene both mystical and cinematic.