Capturing the dynamic essence of the ocean, this painting showcases a large wave depicted through various artistic interpretations and lighting conditions, resonating with MidJourney style reference tips for beginners to explore diverse visual textures. The artwork is split into multiple segments, each rendered in a different color palette, ranging from dark blue and sunset hues to purple, orange, and blue-green, reflecting the changing light of the day. This ocean scene combines elements of Leonid Afremov’s vibrant strokes, Roger Deakins’ cinematic lighting, Fang Lijun’s bold simplicity, James Jean’s surreal details, and Mark Henson’s vivid storytelling, all captured in an oil painting of hyper-realistic quality. The foreground features three smaller waves, each uniquely colored in blue-green, purple, and red, with the background dominated by an immense wave at different times of the day: sunset, sunrise, and nighttime. By dividing the wave into three sections and employing a blend of subtle and intense colors, the painting accentuates the majestic yet ever-changing nature of the sea, highlighting the foam and spray as the wave crests, poised to crash against the rocks in a stunning display of nature’s power and beauty.