Phoenix in a Sandstorm: An Oil Painting

An epic oil painting on canvas of a phoenix rising from a swirling sandstorm. Thick impasto brushstrokes and rich textures emphasize dramatic chiaroscuro. The phoenix's plumage glows with molten gold, amber, and fiery crimson, feathers flickering with flame. Wings span wide, tail feathers trailing embers. Surrounding desert scene: windswept dunes, drifting sand grains, and a stormy sky with tan and bronze clouds. Backlit by a warm setting sun, casting long shadows and highlighting the canvas texture. The mood is timeless, mythic, and cinematic, with visible brushwork and glaze layers to convey heat and motion.