Kelpie in a Volcanic Watercolor Landscape

A watercolor illustration of a kelpie, the mythical water horse from Scottish folklore, standing at the edge of a reflective pool in a dramatic volcanic landscape. The kelpie is rendered in translucent blues and greens with a flowing, water-like mane and tiny droplets trailing as if it just rose from the pool. Surrounding it are basalt cliffs, steaming fumaroles, and glowing lava flows within a dark caldera under a smoky, ash-filled sky. Soft washes, pigment bleeds, and rough textured paper give the piece a true watercolor feel, with light pencil-like outlines for definition. Palette contrasts cool teals and cobalt for the kelpie with fiery oranges, reds, and yellows from the lava; warm reflections glow on the water. Lighting suggests dawn or dusk, with a magical, awe-inspiring, slightly ominous mood and wisps of steam curling around the scene.