Whimsical Giraffe in a Watercolor Castle Courtyard

A whimsical watercolor painting of a tall giraffe standing gracefully in a sunlit castle courtyard. The scene features ancient stone walls with creeping ivy, graceful arched archways, and distant towers. A gentle fountain and a marble basin sit in the foreground, with cobblestone paving and dappled shade from overhead banners. The giraffe is rendered in warm browns and honey yellows, its spotted pattern tinted with earthy ochres, while the surrounding architecture dissolves into soft washes of pale blues, greens, and pinks. Use light, translucent watercolor washes, with edges that bleed and textures that mimic watercolor granulation, giving a dreamy, ethereal feel. The overall mood is serene, whimsical, and slightly medieval, as if a moment from a fairytale.