Watercolor Basilisk Amid a Raging Thunderstorm

Watercolor illustration of a colossal basilisk in a thunderstorm. The serpent-like creature coils from a rain soaked pool, scales shimmering in emerald green and gold, rendered with soft wet-on-wet washes and delicate color bleeds. A furious sky of dark indigo and slate looms overhead, with jagged white lightning illuminating the basilisk's head and coiled body. Rain lashes down, wind bending grasses and bare trees, while reflective puddles mirror the stormy scene. The atmosphere is moody and ancient, using translucent blues, grays, and greens to create depth. The basilisk’s amber eyes glow, casting a fleeting light on rocks and ripples. Composition is low angle, three quarters view, emphasizing the creature's imposing presence and the electric drama, in a painterly impressionistic watercolor style.