Alien in a Bustling Interstellar Market

An alien merchant in a bustling interstellar marketplace, painted in thick oil on canvas with visible impasto. The central figure has iridescent, scaled skin and multiple luminous eyes, wearing a flowing robe, standing beside a stall piled with glowing crystalline fruits and shimmering fabrics. Around them, a diverse crowd of alien shoppers haggle with holographic projections and curious expressions. The scene is lit by warm amber lanterns, casting dramatic chiaroscuro and long shadows across cobblestone ground. The palette is saturated: ochres, golds, emerald greens, cobalt blues, and magenta highlights. The brushwork is textured, giving a tactile oil-painting feel, with perspective lines drawing the eye toward the alien and the shimmering wares.