Thunderstorm Concept Art: Balloon in the Storm

Hyper-detailed concept art illustration of a solitary hot air balloon struggling through a violent thunderstorm. A dark sky filled with towering cumulonimbus clouds, jagged lightning bolts streaking across the horizon, and heavy rain. The balloon's envelope is a weathered patchwork of warm orange and red tones, taut with wind; the basket glows with a small lantern. Wet ropes and rain-slick fabric sparkle in backlight. Wide-angle cinematic perspective with the balloon centered in the lower third and dramatic storm clouds looming overhead. Style blends photorealistic digital painting with painterly textures, high-contrast lighting, deep blues and purples, electric-white lightning, and amber balloon glow. 8k detail, cinematic aspect ratio 16:9.