Aurora over the Enchanted Grove

An oil painting on canvas of an enchanted grove at night, illuminated by a luminous aurora borealis. Thick impasto brushwork with rich deep blues, greens, and warm ochre highlights. The sky swirls with ribbons of emerald, violet, and gold as the northern lights dance above. The grove is ancient and magical: gnarled trees with twisting roots, moss-draped trunks, and clusters of bioluminescent mushrooms and fireflies. A still pond reflects the aurora, lily pads dot the surface, and faint silhouettes of fairies or deer shimmer amidst the foliage. The scene is atmospheric, dreamlike, and serene, with dramatic chiaroscuro and painterly texture that evoke a classic oil masterwork reimagined in a fantasy setting.