A close-up, cinematic painting of Gandalf the Grey, depicted from the chest up with a focused, intimate crop. He gazes directly into the viewer’s eyes, a gentle, wise smile gracing his features. His hand is raised and open, fingers gracefully curled as he conjures an ethereal, radiant phoenix made entirely of shimmering light and wisps of smoke that hovers just above his palm. The phoenix is intricately detailed, its form composed of vibrant, swirling luminescence and delicate, smoky trails. It appears to be alive, its body elegantly coiling in mid-air, each feather pulsating with a fiery glow in shades of deep orange, crimson, and gold. Its eyes blaze with intensity, and its open beak releases tiny sparks, casting a warm, shifting light that illuminates Gandalf’s face and hand. Spirals of smoke drift from its wings and tail, giving it an ephemeral, almost ghostly presence. The background is a rich, shadowy indigo, providing a vivid contrast to the glowing phoenix. Soft, volumetric lighting encircles Gandalf’s hand and the phoenix, creating depth and atmosphere as light reflects off particles of magic dust in the air. The phoenix’s light and smoke blend harmoniously, with its tail and wings leaving shimmering trails like fading stardust, adding dynamic movement and awe to the scene. The rendering style is hyperrealistic and highly detailed, emphasizing soft, natural shadows and complex, diffused lighting. Gandalf’s robes and hand are bathed in the warm glow of the phoenix, with subtle textures enhanced by the interplay of light and shadow. The painting captures an enchanting moment of magic, rendering every flicker of the phoenix’s brilliant form and every tendril of smoke with exquisite lifelike precision, creating a mystical and deeply cinematic scene.