Owl at Sunrise in Watercolor Light

An owl perched on a weathered branch at dawn, painted in watercolor. Soft wet-on-wet washes create a hazy sunrise backdrop with peach, apricot, pink, lavender, and pale blue. The owl's plumage is rendered in warm browns and creams with delicate feather textures, and a bright amber eye catching the morning light. Gentle mist swirls around the trees; distant hills fade in soft turquoise and gold. The paper texture shows through the light, with edges and colors bleeding gently for a tranquil, painterly, impressionistic feel.