Stern Bouncer at the Velvet Rope

Painterly digital illustration of an imposing broad shouldered bouncer in front of a velvet rope at a packed nightclub entrance, arms crossed, stern unflinching eye contact directed at the viewer. Low angle shot looking slightly up to emphasize authority. Bouncer dominates the frame, club entrance soft focused behind him, hint of a waiting line in background. Dramatic side lighting with strong shadow across half his face; warm amber club glow from behind creates rim light and silhouettes his frame; cool blue night light catches the edges. Rich palette of amber, gold, burnt orange, deep shadow, and cool blue. Bold visible brushwork, hand painted textures, slight linework imperfection. Narrative editorial illustration style. Mood: stern, no nonsense, authoritative gatekeeping. --no corporate stock, glossy, HDR, lens flare, text, watermark, photorealism, comic book, anime, flat vector, cluttered, cartoonish, weapons, raised fists, aggressive action, scowling caricature --ar 9:16 --profile pc6qhrj