Crocodile in a Volcanic Crater — Watercolor Dream

A hyper-detailed watercolor illustration of a crocodile resting on the jagged edge of a volcanic crater. The scene is painted with soft wet-on-wet washes: olive and emerald greens for the reptile, set against charcoal-gray basalt rocks. Fiery lava glow spills orange and crimson light from the crater floor, reflecting off a small pool of acrid water near the crocodile. White steam plumes curl upward, creating a pale blue mist that softens the crater walls. Texture is achieved with granulation and color bleeding typical of watercolor, with loose, flowing edges and subtle paper texture. The crocodile looks calm but alert, half-submerged tail brushing the rim, eyes reflecting the glow. The composition feels expansive and cinematic, framed by the crater rim and distant jagged hills in the background; mood is a serene clash between life and molten earth.