Owl in Watercolor on Volcanic Rocks

Watercolor painting of an owl perched on jagged volcanic rocks at dawn. Soft washes and wet-on-wet techniques create delicate feather textures on the owl, with warm brown and cream plumage and a bright amber eye. The rocks are dark basalt with rough texture and faint orange ember glow in cracks. The background is a pale pink-blue sky with light mist and a distant low volcano silhouette. Use translucent layers, subtle color bleed, and light granulation to mimic watercolor. Palette: cool blues and grays for rocks and sky; earthy browns and ochres for the owl; hints of fiery orange in rock crevices. Composition: owl centered, slight three-quarter pose, rim light along feather edges to emphasize form; tranquil, contemplative mood, painterly style.