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Vertical story (9:16) · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstWinter Lantern WalkRead 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: Winter Lantern Walk
When: Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 4:30pm
Where: Glen Canyon Park
Highlights: Make a lantern at 3pm, walk at dusk
Hot chocolate at the finish
Admission: Free · Suggested donation $2
Presented by Friends of Glen Canyon

ART DIRECTION
Build a playful composition from large hand-cut paper silhouettes in cobalt, leaf green, orange, and cream. Use slight edge irregularity and subtle paper texture with minimal shadows. Reserve a clear area for bold readable lettering. Avoid plastic 3D rendering and fussy collage fragments.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A tall paper-cut lantern held aloft, layered silhouettes of trees behind.
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
Build a playful composition from large hand-cut paper silhouettes in cobalt, leaf green, orange, and cream. Use slight edge irregularity and subtle paper texture with minimal shadows. Reserve a clear area for bold readable lettering. Avoid plastic 3D rendering and fussy collage fragments.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A paper-cut wave curling over a small cut-paper stage.
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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