Storm in a Watercolor Botanical Garden

A watercolor painting of a storm sweeping through a lush botanical garden. Heavy, dark clouds roll overhead with jagged lightning glimpsed in the distance while rain streaks diagonally across the scene. A winding stone path slick with rain leads through vibrant plants: ferns, palms, magnolias, roses, and tropical blooms, leaves bent by wind and droplets beading on petals. A glass conservatory and an ornate iron gate catch the stormlight, reflecting wet surfaces. Puddles mirror the moody sky, and the air feels electric with wind and scent of wet earth. Use traditional watercolor techniques—wet-on-wet washes, soft edges, color bleeds, and subtle granulation—to create a dramatic yet tranquil moment where nature’s power meets a serene garden. Colors: slate blues, emerald greens, and muted browns with pops of pinks and yellows from flowers; overall atmosphere moody but hopeful with a touch of sun breaking through clouds in the distance.