Hawk in a Steam Engine: A Watercolor Encounter

A watercolor painting of a majestic hawk perched on the brass and riveted iron framework of a vintage steam locomotive. Soft washes of brown, gray, and sepia bleed into each other as curling steam escapes from the smokebox. The hawk's feathers are rendered with delicate watercolor texture, sharp gaze, and poised, alert stance, while the engine's pistons, belts, wheels, and gauges are suggested with loose, expressive strokes. Dawn light filters through the steam, creating a dreamy, painterly atmosphere.