Places & eras

Vintage travelSomewhere worth going.

Simplified landscapes, broad color planes, and a striking destination name make the place the star.

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Outdoor festival posts, neighborhood walk reminders, and waterfront gathering stories.

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Name the place in the notes with foreground, middle, and distance. Stories suit a tall view up a hill or out along a pier; keep the event name to a few big words.

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Vertical story (9:16) · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstBossa by the BayRead 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: Bossa by the Bay
When: Friday, June 12, 2026 · 7pm
Where: Marina Green
Highlights: Bossa nova and samba at sunset
The Alameda Trio
Admission: Free · Picnics welcome

ART DIRECTION
Use a simplified illustrated landscape with strong foreground and background layers, broad flat color planes, and subtle lithographic paper texture. Work in teal, sun-warmed ochre, and cream. Give the title large confident display lettering. Avoid photorealism, invented landmarks, and tiny decorative text.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A tall view of the bay bridge from a grassy shore, a sailboat in the middle distance.
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 SunburstLow Tide FestivalRead 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: Low Tide Festival
When: Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Noon till sunset
Where: Ocean Beach, Outer Sunset
Highlights: Two stages, twelve bands, one long day by the water
Headlined by Sea Glass and Marram
Admission: $25 day pass · Kids under 12 free
Presented by Posterage

ART DIRECTION
Use a simplified illustrated landscape with strong foreground and background layers, broad flat color planes, and subtle lithographic paper texture. Work in teal, sun-warmed ochre, and cream. Give the title large confident display lettering. Avoid photorealism, invented landmarks, and tiny decorative text.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
Rolling dunes and a wide flat beach at low tide, two stage tents small on the sand.
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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