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Big Eyes / Keane WaifEyes you can't walk past.

A lone child or animal gazes straight out with enormous glistening eyes, softly painted against a dim, plain background.

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Animal rescue fundraisers, vintage and kitsch markets, and melancholy singer-songwriter nights.

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Name one subject in the illustration notes (a kitten, a girl with an umbrella) and nothing else; a second figure kills the effect. Keep text tiny and at the bottom.

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A music event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstThe Songwriter RoundRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a live music event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: The Songwriter Round
When: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · 8pm
Where: The Foghorn, Dogpatch
Lineup / highlights: Four writers, one stage, songs in turn
Admission: $8 · All ages

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied event in Big Eyes / Keane Waif style.
Visual vocabulary: enormous liquid eyes occupying a third or more of the face; soft blended painting — no hard outlines, edges dissolve into background; solitary child or animal subject, frontally posed, meeting the viewer's gaze; plain or loosely atmospheric background — dark tones, simple colour wash; slight shimmer or moisture in the eyes — a single highlight point.
Lettering direction: minimal — a small title or artist signature in simple serif or script; text never competes with the eyes; placed quietly at bottom.
Suggested colors: muted warm tones — ochre, sienna, raw umber, soft grey; eyes themselves vivid and glistening.
Composition: close-cropped figure against plain background; eyes in the upper half of the composition.
Atmosphere: sentimental, melancholy, vulnerable, kitsch sincerity, 1960s American.
Keep out of the design: hard cartoon outlines, flat vector illustration, multiple figures competing for attention, artificial yellowing or ageing.
Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A lone child with enormous glistening eyes clutching a guitar taller than herself.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A music event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstNight BloomRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a live music event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Night Bloom
When: Friday, October 16, 2026 · Doors 8pm
Where: Posterage Hall, Mission District
Lineup / highlights: The Evening Shapes
with special guests Paper Moon
Admission: $15 · 21+
Presented by Posterage

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied event in Big Eyes / Keane Waif style.
Visual vocabulary: enormous liquid eyes occupying a third or more of the face; soft blended painting — no hard outlines, edges dissolve into background; solitary child or animal subject, frontally posed, meeting the viewer's gaze; plain or loosely atmospheric background — dark tones, simple colour wash; slight shimmer or moisture in the eyes — a single highlight point.
Lettering direction: minimal — a small title or artist signature in simple serif or script; text never competes with the eyes; placed quietly at bottom.
Suggested colors: muted warm tones — ochre, sienna, raw umber, soft grey; eyes themselves vivid and glistening.
Composition: close-cropped figure against plain background; eyes in the upper half of the composition.
Atmosphere: sentimental, melancholy, vulnerable, kitsch sincerity, 1960s American.
Keep out of the design: hard cartoon outlines, flat vector illustration, multiple figures competing for attention, artificial yellowing or ageing.
Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A wide-eyed girl cradling one drooping flower bud, its petals just beginning to open.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A music event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstFog City SessionsRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a live music event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Fog City Sessions
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 8pm
Where: The Foghorn, Dogpatch
Lineup / highlights: An evening of folk and blues
Ada Merrow · Long Sky · Willow & Sons
Admission: $10 at the door · All ages

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied event in Big Eyes / Keane Waif style.
Visual vocabulary: enormous liquid eyes occupying a third or more of the face; soft blended painting — no hard outlines, edges dissolve into background; solitary child or animal subject, frontally posed, meeting the viewer's gaze; plain or loosely atmospheric background — dark tones, simple colour wash; slight shimmer or moisture in the eyes — a single highlight point.
Lettering direction: minimal — a small title or artist signature in simple serif or script; text never competes with the eyes; placed quietly at bottom.
Suggested colors: muted warm tones — ochre, sienna, raw umber, soft grey; eyes themselves vivid and glistening.
Composition: close-cropped figure against plain background; eyes in the upper half of the composition.
Atmosphere: sentimental, melancholy, vulnerable, kitsch sincerity, 1960s American.
Keep out of the design: hard cartoon outlines, flat vector illustration, multiple figures competing for attention, artificial yellowing or ageing.
Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A solitary big-eyed kitten sitting on a harmonica case in thick fog.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A community event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstOcean Beach Clean-upRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a community event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Ocean Beach Clean-up
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 9am
Where: Meet at Stairwell 21, Ocean Beach
Activities / highlights: Gloves and bags provided
Coffee and donuts after
Admission: Free · Kids welcome with an adult
Presented by Surf & Shore Volunteers

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied event in Big Eyes / Keane Waif style.
Visual vocabulary: enormous liquid eyes occupying a third or more of the face; soft blended painting — no hard outlines, edges dissolve into background; solitary child or animal subject, frontally posed, meeting the viewer's gaze; plain or loosely atmospheric background — dark tones, simple colour wash; slight shimmer or moisture in the eyes — a single highlight point.
Lettering direction: minimal — a small title or artist signature in simple serif or script; text never competes with the eyes; placed quietly at bottom.
Suggested colors: muted warm tones — ochre, sienna, raw umber, soft grey; eyes themselves vivid and glistening.
Composition: close-cropped figure against plain background; eyes in the upper half of the composition.
Atmosphere: sentimental, melancholy, vulnerable, kitsch sincerity, 1960s American.
Keep out of the design: hard cartoon outlines, flat vector illustration, multiple figures competing for attention, artificial yellowing or ageing.
Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A big-eyed seal pup on wet sand beside a single washed-up bottle.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A community event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstRepair CaféRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a community event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Repair Café
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026 · 10am–2pm
Where: Bernal Heights Library
Activities / highlights: Bring broken toasters, torn jeans, and wobbly chairs
Volunteers fix them with you
Admission: Free · Donations welcome

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied event in Big Eyes / Keane Waif style.
Visual vocabulary: enormous liquid eyes occupying a third or more of the face; soft blended painting — no hard outlines, edges dissolve into background; solitary child or animal subject, frontally posed, meeting the viewer's gaze; plain or loosely atmospheric background — dark tones, simple colour wash; slight shimmer or moisture in the eyes — a single highlight point.
Lettering direction: minimal — a small title or artist signature in simple serif or script; text never competes with the eyes; placed quietly at bottom.
Suggested colors: muted warm tones — ochre, sienna, raw umber, soft grey; eyes themselves vivid and glistening.
Composition: close-cropped figure against plain background; eyes in the upper half of the composition.
Atmosphere: sentimental, melancholy, vulnerable, kitsch sincerity, 1960s American.
Keep out of the design: hard cartoon outlines, flat vector illustration, multiple figures competing for attention, artificial yellowing or ageing.
Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A small child with enormous sad eyes cradling a broken toy robot.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.

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