Cartoon owl wearing a hat in autumn forest

Prompt

A whimsical digital painting of a cool cartoon owl perched on a branch in an autumn forest

Subject: A plump, round-bodied owl with textured golden-brown feathers and striking bright blue wings folded against its side

Clothing: Wearing a large black wide-brimmed hat and thick-rimmed circular glasses that give it a scholarly look

Action: Smoking a cigar from which smoke curls gently upward while maintaining an unbothered, slightly sleepy expression with heavy-lidded orange eyes. 

Environment: A dense forest setting bathed in warm autumn light with tall tree trunks receding into the background and vibrant orange maple leaves scattered on branches and falling through the air

Lighting: Warm golden-hour sunlight filtering through trees creating soft highlights on feathers, deep shadows under the hat brim, and an overall cozy atmospheric glow. 

Style Details: Stylized 3D-rendered cartoon aesthetic with painterly brushwork textures blending realism in lighting effects against exaggerated character proportions.

Description

This prompt is useful for creating whimsical children's book illustrations, quirky character concept art, and stylized seasonal advertising materials. The combination of 'stylized 3D-rendered cartoon aesthetic' with 'painterly brushwork textures' ensures the owl maintains an exaggerated character presence while the 'warm golden-hour sunlight filtering through trees' grounds it in a believable, cozy environment.

Suggestions

Change 'plump, round-bodied owl' to 'elegant, slender owl' for a different silhouette.
Swap 'black wide-brimmed hat' for 'tweed deerstalker cap' to adjust the scholarly vibe.
Adjust 'vibrant orange maple leaves' to 'deep crimson and gold foliage' for more color variation.