Confident Black Man in a Watercolor Bookstore

Watercolor painting of a confident Black man in a cozy bookstore. He stands near tall wooden shelves, one hand resting lightly on a stack of books, the other in his pocket. Warm lamplight casts amber and golden washes across the scene; soft edges and subtle blooms typical of wet-on-wet watercolor. Background features bookshelves, a reading nook, a ladder, and scattered book spines to suggest a lived-in space. The man gazes directly at the viewer with a calm, self-assured smile, exuding dignity and quiet power. Palette: earthy browns, olive greens, deep blues, with touches of gold. Painterly, impressionistic style with textured paper feel; slightly blurred edges for atmosphere, yet a sharp focal point on his expression.