Heron in a Violet Loop

Finished editorial illustration, vertical 9:16. One heron in side profile stands in shallow water, with a tiny rounded berry-red body, folded wing, absurdly elongated S-curving neck, small head and long pointed ivory bill. One long supporting leg; the other folds neatly beneath the body. Place the bird slightly right of centre inside a tall, irregular violet oval that acts as a graphic window, with two simple water ripples at its base. Warm ivory surrounds the window, leaving generous breathing room on the left and above. Cool blue shadow accents suggest twilight. Expressive hand-drawn marker contours combined with broad, opaque oil-paint-like colour fills and a few visible brush edges. Simple asymmetrical silhouette, minimal feather detail, clearly legible at thumbnail size. No intricate hatching, people, text, logos or watermarks.