Whimsical Realistic Train Painting

I have a sharp reference photo of a v-line train that I would like transformed into a high-resolution digital painting. The finish should stay true to the proportions and details of the original shot—realistic lighting, metal textures, reflections—yet carry an unmistakably whimsical, playful vibe through colour choice, brushwork, and any small imaginative touches you feel suit the scene.

I've attached two other trains images in the style in the style would like to represent.

like how the background is removed and very faded, tracks are visible, and train is feature



Deliverable
A flattened TIFF or PNG at minimum 8 000 px on the long edge, 300 dpi, colour-managed (sRGB or Adobe RGB), plus the layered source file (PSD, Procreate, or Krita) so I can adjust minor elements later if needed.

Acceptance
I’ll approve the work once the final image:
1. Matches the original train’s proportions and main details.
2. Conveys a playful atmosphere through palette and subtle embellishments.
3. Shows no visible pixelation or artefacts at 100 % zoom.

If you normally work in Photoshop, Procreate, Clip Studio, or Corel Painter, just let me know; I’m flexible on tool choice as long as the output meets the specs. Looking forward to seeing your interpretation!