Watercolor Gargoyle Guard in a Canyon

An antique gargoyle carved from gray stone perched on the edge of a red sandstone canyon. Rendered in a luminous watercolor style with soft washes and delicate granulation. The canyon walls loom with layered striations in warm ochres, cinnamons, and deep umbers, catching a pale sunrise that bathes the scene in golden light and gentle shadows. The gargoyle has weathered wings pressed to its back, clawed talons gripping the rock, moss and lichen on its shoulders. A distant waterfall threads mist through the canyon. The perspective is slightly below eye level, emphasizing scale, with a shallow depth of field so the gargoyle remains crisp while the canyon fades into a dreamy haze. Textures: watercolor bleed and paper texture. Mood is ancient silent guardian with a hint of mystery. Cool blue sky tones contrast with warm canyon colors; light leaks create rim light along the gargoyle silhouette.