Bard by the Rushing River — Digital Fantasy Art

An ultra-detailed digital painting of a wandering bard by a rushing river. The bard wears weathered leather boots, a flowing velvet cape, and a lute slung over their back. They lean forward, fingers strumming, as wind whips their hair and cloak. The river roars with whitewater, rocks churned by the current, and spray catching rainbow light. Lush moss and ferns cover rocks; evergreen trees arch over the water; distant mountains loom through a pale mist. Golden-hour sunlight filters through a hazy sky, casting warm amber highlights and dramatic shadows. The scene is rendered in painterly digital art with rich textures, vibrant colors, and cinematic depth of field. Add glowing runes on the lute, fluttering sheet music, distant birds, and soft spray halos. Mood: adventurous, wistful, hopeful; style inspired by fantasy concept art and digital illustration.