Watercolor Gateway in a Busy Shopping Mall

A graceful gateway stands improbably in the middle of a bright, multi-level shopping mall. Painted in watercolor, the arch appears pale marble with carved floral filigree, its details softened by wet-on-wet washes. Soft pastel hues bleed into each other across the scene, with warm light spilling from skylights and casting gentle reflections on the glossy tile floor. Surrounding shoppers and storefronts are rendered in loose, blurred strokes to emphasize depth and the surreal contrast between the modern interior and the mysterious portal beyond. The gateway glows faintly from within, suggesting another world just beyond the door. Composition at a稍3/4 perspective, painterly and dreamlike, with textured paper grain, and a palette of blush pinks, blues, mint greens, lavender, and warm ivory.