Neon Arcade Forge: A Photorealistic Blacksmith

Photorealistic scene of a burly blacksmith in a soot-streaked leather apron and protective goggles, standing at a sturdy anvil inside a retro arcade. He raises a heavy hammer to strike a glowing piece of metal; sparks fly in arcs around him. Neon arcade machines line the background with blinking lights, bright pixel-art details, and coin-op accents. Warm forge glow from the metal contrasts with cool electric neons in blues, pinks, and purples that reflect off steel tools, brick walls, and drifting dust motes. Cinematic lighting with shallow depth of field focuses on the blacksmith’s face and hammer, showcasing textured leather, weathered metal, and a surreal fusion of medieval craft and arcade culture.