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JaponismeSay less. Leave space.

Flat planes of indigo and vermilion, bold outlines, and a cropped off-center subject balanced by a large area of calm empty space.

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Jazz residency reminders, plant swap posts, and sunset concert stories.

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Ask for one subject cropped at an edge in the illustration notes and leave the rest empty; stories give the emptiness room to breathe. Two or three lines of copy is plenty.

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Vertical story (9:16) · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstJazz at the LanternRead the exact prompt
Create a finished vertical social media story graphic announcing an event, in a 9:16 aspect ratio. Produce the graphic itself, without a phone frame, app interface, or mockup. Keep all text inside the middle 80% of the height so app controls do not cover it.

POST TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the graphic; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Jazz at the Lantern
When: Every Sunday in May · 6pm
Where: The Lantern, North Beach
Highlights: The Iris Quartet with a different guest each week
Admission: No cover · Two-drink minimum

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Japonisme style.
Visual vocabulary: flat colour planes without shading; asymmetrical composition; cropped or off-centre focal element; bold outlines around forms; negative space used actively.
Lettering direction: clean serif or restrained sans; text subordinate to image.
Suggested colors: indigo, vermillion, cream, black, muted grey-green.
Composition: asymmetrical; large empty area balanced by dense detail elsewhere.
Atmosphere: refined, cross-cultural, quietly striking.
Keep out of the design: busy symmetrical layouts, gradient shading, ornate Victorian decoration.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A single paper lantern cropped at the top edge, empty space below.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

This will be viewed on a phone: keep the event name very large, use few words at a large size, and leave generous margins. Keep supporting details readable with clear contrast. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
Square post (1:1) · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstSeed & Cutting SwapRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square social media graphic announcing an event, in a 1:1 aspect ratio for an Instagram or Facebook feed. Produce the graphic itself, without a phone frame, app interface, or mockup.

POST TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the graphic; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Seed & Cutting Swap
When: Sunday, April 12, 2026 · 10am–1pm
Where: Bernal Community Garden
Highlights: Bring seeds, cuttings, and spare pots
Coffee and advice from the garden club
Admission: Free · Rain or shine
Presented by Bernal Garden Club

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Japonisme style.
Visual vocabulary: flat colour planes without shading; asymmetrical composition; cropped or off-centre focal element; bold outlines around forms; negative space used actively.
Lettering direction: clean serif or restrained sans; text subordinate to image.
Suggested colors: indigo, vermillion, cream, black, muted grey-green.
Composition: asymmetrical; large empty area balanced by dense detail elsewhere.
Atmosphere: refined, cross-cultural, quietly striking.
Keep out of the design: busy symmetrical layouts, gradient shading, ornate Victorian decoration.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
One seedling in a clay pot cropped at the lower corner, the rest empty.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

This will be viewed on a phone: keep the event name very large, use few words at a large size, and leave generous margins. Keep supporting details readable with clear contrast. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.

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