Autumn Forest Shark in an Oil Painting

An oil painting in thick, tactile impasto style of a large shark gliding through a reflective pond inside a dense autumn forest. The trees blaze with orange, gold, and crimson leaves while warm golden-hour light filters through the canopy, casting dappled reflections on the water. The shark, rendered in slate gray with a pale underbelly, moves just beneath the surface as ripples and floating leaves swirl around it. The water mirrors the fiery foliage and forest edge, with painterly brushstrokes conveying texture and motion. The composition centers the shark as a surreal focal point in a tranquil, dreamlike scene that blends realism with fantasy.