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Mexican Calavera / PosadaDeath, dressed for a party.
Grinning skeletons in fancy dress, framed by papel picado cutwork and marigolds, drawn with bold engraved outlines in vivid saturated color.
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Day of the Dead celebrations, community suppers, and late-night orchestral concerts.
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Open larger viewA music eventMidnight Orchestra
Open larger viewA community eventDía de los Muertos Procession
Open larger viewA community eventCommunity Kitchen Supper
Open larger viewA music eventSurf Night
Open larger viewA music eventFog City Sessions
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A music event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstMidnight OrchestraRead 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: Midnight Orchestra When: Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 7:30pm Where: Posterage Hall, Mission District Lineup / highlights: Strings, brass, and a late program of film scores Admission: $22 · Students $12 ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied event in Mexican Calavera / Posada style. Visual vocabulary: skeleton figures in animated poses, dressed and accessorised; decorative papel picado (paper-cut) border patterns; marigold flowers (cempasúchil) as decorative motifs; vibrant colour — yellow, orange, pink, purple, cobalt blue; bold outline drawing in woodcut or engraving tradition. Lettering direction: hand-lettered bold display type; decorative letterforms with floral or bone-motif embellishments; text integrated within the decorative border. Suggested colors: vivid saturated warm and cool — orange, yellow, pink, cobalt, purple, black. Composition: central skeleton figure with decorative border; text in ornamental band. Atmosphere: joyful, celebratory, dark-funny, distinctly Mexican, community. Keep out of the design: mournful or horror-movie treatment of death, Northern European Halloween aesthetic, artificial yellowing or ageing. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A skeleton string section in evening dress sawing away under a papel picado canopy. 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 SunburstDía de los Muertos ProcessionRead 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: Día de los Muertos Procession When: Monday, November 2, 2026 · 7pm Where: Garfield Square, Mission District Activities / highlights: Candlelight procession and community altars Admission: Free · Bring a photo of someone you miss ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied event in Mexican Calavera / Posada style. Visual vocabulary: skeleton figures in animated poses, dressed and accessorised; decorative papel picado (paper-cut) border patterns; marigold flowers (cempasúchil) as decorative motifs; vibrant colour — yellow, orange, pink, purple, cobalt blue; bold outline drawing in woodcut or engraving tradition. Lettering direction: hand-lettered bold display type; decorative letterforms with floral or bone-motif embellishments; text integrated within the decorative border. Suggested colors: vivid saturated warm and cool — orange, yellow, pink, cobalt, purple, black. Composition: central skeleton figure with decorative border; text in ornamental band. Atmosphere: joyful, celebratory, dark-funny, distinctly Mexican, community. Keep out of the design: mournful or horror-movie treatment of death, Northern European Halloween aesthetic, artificial yellowing or ageing. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES Skeletons carrying candles and marigold bundles in a night procession past a tiered altar. 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 SunburstCommunity Kitchen SupperRead 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: Community Kitchen Supper When: Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 6:30pm Where: St. Brigid's Hall, Nob Hill Activities / highlights: A three-course meal cooked by neighbors Vegetarian and halal options Admission: Pay what you can ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied event in Mexican Calavera / Posada style. Visual vocabulary: skeleton figures in animated poses, dressed and accessorised; decorative papel picado (paper-cut) border patterns; marigold flowers (cempasúchil) as decorative motifs; vibrant colour — yellow, orange, pink, purple, cobalt blue; bold outline drawing in woodcut or engraving tradition. Lettering direction: hand-lettered bold display type; decorative letterforms with floral or bone-motif embellishments; text integrated within the decorative border. Suggested colors: vivid saturated warm and cool — orange, yellow, pink, cobalt, purple, black. Composition: central skeleton figure with decorative border; text in ornamental band. Atmosphere: joyful, celebratory, dark-funny, distinctly Mexican, community. Keep out of the design: mournful or horror-movie treatment of death, Northern European Halloween aesthetic, artificial yellowing or ageing. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES Skeletons in aprons serving steaming bowls to a long table of grinning guests ringed by marigolds. 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 SunburstSurf NightRead 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: Surf Night When: Friday, July 31, 2026 · Doors 8pm Where: The Wharf Room, Fisherman's Wharf Lineup / highlights: Reverb-soaked instrumentals The Riptides · Los Rayos · Wave Pool Admission: $12 · 21+ ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied event in Mexican Calavera / Posada style. Visual vocabulary: skeleton figures in animated poses, dressed and accessorised; decorative papel picado (paper-cut) border patterns; marigold flowers (cempasúchil) as decorative motifs; vibrant colour — yellow, orange, pink, purple, cobalt blue; bold outline drawing in woodcut or engraving tradition. Lettering direction: hand-lettered bold display type; decorative letterforms with floral or bone-motif embellishments; text integrated within the decorative border. Suggested colors: vivid saturated warm and cool — orange, yellow, pink, cobalt, purple, black. Composition: central skeleton figure with decorative border; text in ornamental band. Atmosphere: joyful, celebratory, dark-funny, distinctly Mexican, community. Keep out of the design: mournful or horror-movie treatment of death, Northern European Halloween aesthetic, artificial yellowing or ageing. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A grinning skeleton riding a curling wave on a surfboard, marigolds foaming in the spray. 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 Mexican Calavera / Posada style. Visual vocabulary: skeleton figures in animated poses, dressed and accessorised; decorative papel picado (paper-cut) border patterns; marigold flowers (cempasúchil) as decorative motifs; vibrant colour — yellow, orange, pink, purple, cobalt blue; bold outline drawing in woodcut or engraving tradition. Lettering direction: hand-lettered bold display type; decorative letterforms with floral or bone-motif embellishments; text integrated within the decorative border. Suggested colors: vivid saturated warm and cool — orange, yellow, pink, cobalt, purple, black. Composition: central skeleton figure with decorative border; text in ornamental band. Atmosphere: joyful, celebratory, dark-funny, distinctly Mexican, community. Keep out of the design: mournful or horror-movie treatment of death, Northern European Halloween aesthetic, artificial yellowing or ageing. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A skeleton guitarist in a wide-brimmed hat serenading a skeleton couple dancing among marigolds. 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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