Red Fox looking into the Future

Red Fox sorcerer hunched over a crystal ball, impasto oil painting technique, thick textured brushstrokes, rich and vibrant colors, heavy application of paint creating a three-dimensional effect, palette knife work visible, dark and mysterious atmosphere with dramatic lighting, glowing embers in fireplace casting warm hues, single ray of light illuminating the scene, mystical symbols on the ground rendered with intricate details, surrounded by meticulously painted potions and scrolls, fantasy concept art style, high level of detail and realism despite impasto technique, 8k resolution quality, trending on Artstation, reminiscent of artists like Leonid Afremov or Nicola Samori.