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Screenprint PopFlat color, pulled by hand.

Three to five flat opaque colors stack into a bold simplified illustration, with slight overlaps where the layers meet and a hint of screen texture.

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Punk and indie shows, skate and bike events, and gig-poster fairs.

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Name a single strong subject in the illustration notes that works as a silhouette. Keep the text to three or four short lines; they stack as color bands below the image.

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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 Screenprint Pop style.
Visual vocabulary: flat spot colours — three to five layers; slight overlap where colours meet; simplified bold illustration; visible screen texture.
Lettering direction: bold sans or hand-drawn lettering; text as a colour layer.
Suggested colors: bold opaque colours — no transparency effects.
Composition: illustration centred; text stacked below in bands.
Atmosphere: direct, handmade, graphic.
Keep out of the design: photographic realism, gradient shading, craft-fair ornament.
Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A surfboard planted upright in sand, a curling wave breaking behind in flat stacked layers.
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 SunburstRiot SeasonRead 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: Riot Season
When: Friday, October 9, 2026 · Doors 7pm
Where: The Basement, SoMa
Lineup / highlights: Punk and hardcore all-dayer
Cold Front · Bad Habit · Split Lip · The Nerves
Admission: $12 · All ages
Presented by Posterage

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied event in Screenprint Pop style.
Visual vocabulary: flat spot colours — three to five layers; slight overlap where colours meet; simplified bold illustration; visible screen texture.
Lettering direction: bold sans or hand-drawn lettering; text as a colour layer.
Suggested colors: bold opaque colours — no transparency effects.
Composition: illustration centred; text stacked below in bands.
Atmosphere: direct, handmade, graphic.
Keep out of the design: photographic realism, gradient shading, craft-fair ornament.
Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A cracked skull wearing a studded collar, built from flat overlapping shapes.
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 SunburstScreenprint Your Own PosterRead 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: Screenprint Your Own Poster
When: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 6:30pm
Where: Posterage Print Shop, Mission District
Activities / highlights: Bring a design, leave with ten prints
Inks and paper provided
Admission: $20 · Ages 14+
Presented by Posterage Print Shop

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied event in Screenprint Pop style.
Visual vocabulary: flat spot colours — three to five layers; slight overlap where colours meet; simplified bold illustration; visible screen texture.
Lettering direction: bold sans or hand-drawn lettering; text as a colour layer.
Suggested colors: bold opaque colours — no transparency effects.
Composition: illustration centred; text stacked below in bands.
Atmosphere: direct, handmade, graphic.
Keep out of the design: photographic realism, gradient shading, craft-fair ornament.
Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A squeegee pulling ink across a screen, the print peeling up beneath in flat layers.
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 SunburstPotrero Skate JamRead 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: Potrero Skate Jam
When: Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 1pm
Where: Potrero del Sol Skatepark
Activities / highlights: Open sessions, best-trick contest, and a barbecue
Admission: Free · Helmets under 16

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied event in Screenprint Pop style.
Visual vocabulary: flat spot colours — three to five layers; slight overlap where colours meet; simplified bold illustration; visible screen texture.
Lettering direction: bold sans or hand-drawn lettering; text as a colour layer.
Suggested colors: bold opaque colours — no transparency effects.
Composition: illustration centred; text stacked below in bands.
Atmosphere: direct, handmade, graphic.
Keep out of the design: photographic realism, gradient shading, craft-fair ornament.
Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A skateboard flipping mid-air above a bowl, its shadow printed slightly out of register.
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 SunburstNeon CircuitRead 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: Neon Circuit
When: Friday, April 3, 2026 · 10pm
Where: The Tallow Works, Potrero Hill
Lineup / highlights: Synthwave, italo, and live electronics
VHS Dreams · Analog Girl · Kestrel
Admission: $15 · 21+

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied event in Screenprint Pop style.
Visual vocabulary: flat spot colours — three to five layers; slight overlap where colours meet; simplified bold illustration; visible screen texture.
Lettering direction: bold sans or hand-drawn lettering; text as a colour layer.
Suggested colors: bold opaque colours — no transparency effects.
Composition: illustration centred; text stacked below in bands.
Atmosphere: direct, handmade, graphic.
Keep out of the design: photographic realism, gradient shading, craft-fair ornament.
Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A gridded horizon with a rising sun of flat stacked bands and a lone palm silhouette.
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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