Castle Courtyard Balloon in Digital Dawn

A highly detailed digital painting of a colorful hot air balloon lifting off in a medieval castle courtyard. The scene features weathered stone walls, ivy climbing arches, fluttering banners, and a cobblestone ground with a tranquil stone fountain. The hot air balloon has bold stripes of emerald green, royal blue, sunset orange, and gold, with a woven wooden basket carrying two travelers in renaissance attire waving to onlookers. Golden-hour light bathes the scene in warm glow, casting long shadows and subtle lens-flare where the sun meets the balloon's envelope. The sky transitions from soft peach to lavender with a few wispy clouds. The artwork blends vibrant digital brushwork with painterly textures, crisp outlines, and rich color grading to convey whimsy, grandeur, and a touch of fantasy.