Mermaid in the Mangrove Swamp: Oil Painting

An oil painting of a mermaid perched on a gnarly mangrove root above a calm, emerald-green swamp. Dense mangrove roots loom around, Spanish moss hanging from branches, and golden light pours through the canopy, scattering on water and leaves. The mermaid has iridescent scales, long dark hair tangled with seaweed, and a pearl earring catching the light. Thick impasto brushstrokes in warm ochre and rich greens, with deep blues and teals, creating luminous reflections on the water. The mood is mystical and tranquil, with distant birds and a faint horizon boat, and mist curling over the swamp.