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Mid-century Modern GraphicCheerful, sleek, and a little atomic.

Starbursts, boomerangs, and kidney shapes in teal, mustard, and coral sit in tidy bands with friendly rounded lettering.

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Bossa nova and lounge albums, live jazz recordings, and seasonal choral records.

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Ask for one simplified object in the illustration notes, a cocktail glass, a sailboat, a starburst, and let the shapes decorate around it. Mixed-case titles read best.

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An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstMarina GreenRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup.

COVER TEXT
Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text.
Artist: The Alameda Trio
Title: Marina Green
Extra line: Bossa nova at sunset

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Mid-century Modern Graphic style.
Visual vocabulary: atomic or starburst motifs; simplified organic shapes — kidneys, boomerangs; flat colour illustration; playful asymmetry.
Lettering direction: rounded or geometric sans-serif; friendly headline weight; mixed case.
Suggested colors: teal, mustard, coral, avocado, cream, charcoal.
Composition: balanced asymmetry; illustration and text in clear bands.
Atmosphere: optimistic, suburban-modern, welcoming.
Keep out of the design: grunge or distress, dark moody palettes, craft-fair hand-drawn florals.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A simplified sailboat on a kidney-shaped bay, starbursts and boomerangs floating above.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstCarrierRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup.

COVER TEXT
Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text.
Artist: ORLA
Title: Carrier
Label: Tallow Works Recordings

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Mid-century Modern Graphic style.
Visual vocabulary: atomic or starburst motifs; simplified organic shapes — kidneys, boomerangs; flat colour illustration; playful asymmetry.
Lettering direction: rounded or geometric sans-serif; friendly headline weight; mixed case.
Suggested colors: teal, mustard, coral, avocado, cream, charcoal.
Composition: balanced asymmetry; illustration and text in clear bands.
Atmosphere: optimistic, suburban-modern, welcoming.
Keep out of the design: grunge or distress, dark moody palettes, craft-fair hand-drawn florals.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A radio mast on a hill with concentric waves radiating outward into fog.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstThe Lantern SessionsRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup.

COVER TEXT
Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text.
Artist: The Iris Quartet
Title: The Lantern Sessions
Extra line: Live recordings, Sundays in May
Label: Posterage Records

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Mid-century Modern Graphic style.
Visual vocabulary: atomic or starburst motifs; simplified organic shapes — kidneys, boomerangs; flat colour illustration; playful asymmetry.
Lettering direction: rounded or geometric sans-serif; friendly headline weight; mixed case.
Suggested colors: teal, mustard, coral, avocado, cream, charcoal.
Composition: balanced asymmetry; illustration and text in clear bands.
Atmosphere: optimistic, suburban-modern, welcoming.
Keep out of the design: grunge or distress, dark moody palettes, craft-fair hand-drawn florals.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A paper lantern shaped like a starburst hanging over a low kidney-shaped table.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A single or EP · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstEbbRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square cover for a single or EP, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup.

COVER TEXT
Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text.
Artist: Grey Harbor
Title: Ebb
Extra line: EP

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Mid-century Modern Graphic style.
Visual vocabulary: atomic or starburst motifs; simplified organic shapes — kidneys, boomerangs; flat colour illustration; playful asymmetry.
Lettering direction: rounded or geometric sans-serif; friendly headline weight; mixed case.
Suggested colors: teal, mustard, coral, avocado, cream, charcoal.
Composition: balanced asymmetry; illustration and text in clear bands.
Atmosphere: optimistic, suburban-modern, welcoming.
Keep out of the design: grunge or distress, dark moody palettes, craft-fair hand-drawn florals.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
Wet sand at low tide with one boat leaning on its side, rope trailing.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstCarols at DuskRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup.

COVER TEXT
Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text.
Artist: The Bay Community Choir
Title: Carols at Dusk

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Mid-century Modern Graphic style.
Visual vocabulary: atomic or starburst motifs; simplified organic shapes — kidneys, boomerangs; flat colour illustration; playful asymmetry.
Lettering direction: rounded or geometric sans-serif; friendly headline weight; mixed case.
Suggested colors: teal, mustard, coral, avocado, cream, charcoal.
Composition: balanced asymmetry; illustration and text in clear bands.
Atmosphere: optimistic, suburban-modern, welcoming.
Keep out of the design: grunge or distress, dark moody palettes, craft-fair hand-drawn florals.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A row of simplified starburst snowflakes above a flat stylised choir loft.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.

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