A close-up, cinematic painting of Gandalf the Grey, captured from the chest up with an intimate crop. He gazes directly at the viewer with a gentle, wise smile. His hand is raised, fingers slightly curled, conjuring a shimmering, ethereal phoenix made entirely of fireworks and smoke hovering above his palm. The phoenix is intricately detailed, its body composed of vibrant, swirling flames and faint, wispy smoke. It appears alive, wings gracefully extended, each feather flickering with a fiery glow in shades of deep orange, crimson, and gold. Its eyes burn 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 quality. The background is a rich, dark indigo, fading into shadow to allow the glowing phoenix to stand out vividly. Soft, volumetric lighting envelops Gandalf’s hand and the phoenix, creating depth and atmosphere as light reflects off magical particles floating in the air. The phoenix’s smoke and fire blend seamlessly, its wings leaving shimmering trails that drift away 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 shadows and diffused lighting. Gandalf’s robes and hand are lit by the phoenix’s glow, with textures accentuated by the light and shadow contrast. The painting captures an enchanting magical moment, 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 cinematic.