Watercolor Altar in a Zen Temple: Serene Stillness

Watercolor painting of a serene altar inside a Zen temple. A low wooden altar on tatami, centered under a softly lit alcove. A small Buddha statue sits in meditation, flanked by offerings—a ceramic tea cup, a rice bowl, and a tiny candle—while a string of prayer beads lies neatly nearby. Subtle incense smoke curls through the air. Behind, shoji screens diffuse pale daylight; a stone lantern and a bonsai glimpse through the doorway add depth. Use restrained colors: ivory, pale gray, moss green, and muted browns, with deliberate watercolor bleeds and soft edges on textured paper, combining wet-on-wet washes and fine sumi-like ink lines. The composition should feel calm and minimal, with generous negative space and a subtle asymmetry (a plant or vase off to one side). Mood: tranquil, meditative, timeless.