Dawn Mist Over the Kangaroo

An oil painting of a kangaroo standing in a dewy Australian grassland at dawn, shrouded in a soft morning mist. Thick, textured brushstrokes and visible impasto convey the tactile feel of oil on canvas. The kangaroo is central, captured in a calm, alert pose with warm brown fur catching the pale sunrise light. The background fades into hazy silhouettes of gum trees and distant scrub, with cool blues and greys blending into warm ochres and pinks. The lighting is diffuse and ethereal, with a low sun just peeking through the mist, casting long, gentle shadows. Overall style blends impressionism with a touch of realist detail, evoking a quiet, misty Australian morning.