Elephant in a Hidden Lagoon - Oil Painting

An elephant standing knee-deep in a secluded, hidden lagoon, surrounded by lush tropical foliage and trailing vines. Painted as an oil painting with thick impasto and rich, textured brushstrokes: the elephant's gray skin catching warm light while the turquoise water mirrors emerald greens and golds. Soft dappled sunlight filters through a dense forest canopy, creating shimmering reflections on the water and a gentle morning mist hovering over the lilies and lotus leaves. The composition focuses on calm, mystery, and a timeless, dreamlike atmosphere, with subtle wildlife details like ripples, ferns, and distant rocks in the background.