Penguin in Oil Among Temple Ruins

An oil painting on canvas of a penguin standing among ancient temple ruins. Warm amber sunlight pools on weathered stone columns covered in moss and ivy, with crumbling arches and a distant sea mist. The penguin is rendered in glossy black and white with subtle blue reflections, its head slightly tilted in contemplation. Thick impasto brushstrokes; rich earth tones—ochre, burnt sienna, and deep greens—create a painterly, timeless mood. The composition balances classical symmetry with natural decay, inviting a sense of quiet wonder.