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On the Park Bench

• Model: ChatGPT 2 (Pro)

• Size: 2160 X 1728 (3.73 MP)

• Used settings:

  • Prompt: A richly detailed digital illustration of a sunlit urban park in early afternoon. Two strangers sit apart on a long wooden park bench beneath leafy trees. On the left, an elderly East Asian man in dark traditional clothing and a knit cap rests both hands on a wooden cane, calm and contemplative. On the right, a young Black man in modern streetwear and headphones leans over a sticker-covered laptop, absorbed in work. Between them sits a delicate bamboo bird cage containing a vivid yellow songbird. The cage clearly belongs to the elderly man, yet occupies the emotional center of the composition. The bird glows warmly in the sunlight, subtly echoing the golden light filtering through the trees. In the background: a city fountain with a statue, distant pedestrians, wrought iron fencing, warm brick buildings, and dappled shadows across the pavement. The mood is thoughtful, observational, cinematic, and quietly symbolic — emphasizing coexistence, generational contrast, tradition versus technology, solitude within public space, and small moments of shared humanity. Painterly illustration style with warm light, rich textures, expressive brushwork, and balanced composition. Keep exact likeness to image
  • Using base image: Yes

Favorite Things

• Model: Nano Banana 2 (Pro)

• Size: 1695 X 1746 (2.96 MP)

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  • Prompt: Mediterranean villa entrance, vibrant blue door gently worn at the edges, white stucco walls warmed by early morning sunlight. Cascading bougainvillea casts soft, dappled shadows. On the doorstep rests a small Valentine’s package wrapped in simple paper, tied with red thread and a sprig of rosemary. Beside it, a ceramic cup of coffee still steaming, set down carefully. A small spill of catnip lies on the cool tile, green flecks scattered. A black cat is sprawled blissfully in the catnip, rolling onto its back, paws loose, eyes half-closed and wild with delight, sleek fur dusted with green, whiskers splayed in abandon. Subtle paw prints arc around the scene. Dust motes drift in salt-tinged air. An intimate Valentine’s gesture rooted in deep familiarity—care for the human, joy for the animal—tender without display. Painterly illustration, warm Mediterranean palette, rich textures, impressionistic light with gentle domestic realism, in the spirit of Mary Cassatt and Claude Monet.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Morning Draft

• Model: SeeDream

• Size: 2224 X 1664 (3.70 MP)

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  • Prompt: Warm and inviting kitchen interior, vintage charm, natural daylight streaming in, cozy atmosphere, wooden table positioned by a window, a sketch pad with intricate drawings, delicate seashells scattered, a steaming coffee cup, detailed watercolor technique, realistic textures, dry brush effect, nostalgic ambiance, a canoe visible on a dock outside, serene ocean view in the distance, peaceful coastal setting, soft color palette of blues, greens, and browns, gentle lighting enhancing the scene.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Churning

• Model: SeeDream

• Size: 1152 X 864 (1.00 MP)

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  • Prompt: Pastel oils, Expressionistic, Van Gogh Gauguin, Primitive: Tranquil kayaking expedition, diverse wildlife sightings, serene waters reflecting nature, lush greenery along the banks, colorful birds in flight, elusive otters swimming, ominous clouds brewing in the distance, dramatic sky with hints of storm, dynamic composition, detailed wildlife, realistic water reflections, vibrant colors contrasting with dark clouds, natural lighting, nature-inspired artwork. Sense of calm before the storm.
  • Using base image: Yes

Between Showers

• Model: FluX 2

• Size: 1152 X 864 (1.00 MP)

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  • Prompt:
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Waiting for the Parade

• Model: Photonic

• Size: 1088 X 1088 (1.18 MP)

• Used settings:

  • Prompt: A black hound dog wearing a green vest and large shamrock bow-tie sitting on a city sidewalk during a St. Patrick’s Day parade, people’s legs and green decorations around, slightly whimsical, storybook illustration style, gentle humor, soft watercolor and ink textures. Children’s book illustration, morning light, charming and slightly mischievous
  • Using base image: Yes

After Hours

• Model: SeeDream

• Size: 2224 X 1664 (3.70 MP)

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  • Prompt: Late 19th century. Peaceful city at night, full moon illuminating brown stone three-story homes, cobblestone streets, horse and carriages, street lamps, warm glowing windows, an elegant couple dressed for the opera alighting from a carriage returning from an opera, she inna ball gown and cape, he inna top hat. They steal a kiss. Observing is a street cleaner and loyal dog, a hint of mist in the air, distant church spire silhouetted against the moon, a sense of mystery and nostalgia, traditional oil painting style, rich earthy tones, soft moonlight casting gentle shadows, intricate details capturing the scene, reminiscent of a bygone era, evoking a feeling of tranquility and enchantment.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Baggage

• Model: ChatGPT 2 (Pro)

• Size: 2224 X 1664 (3.70 MP)

• Used settings:

  • Prompt: detailed pen-and-ink illustration with subtle watercolor accents in the style of a late 19th-century storybook engraving. A busy city street filled with pedestrians walking in the same direction. Every person carries a backpack, but the sizes vary dramatically. Some backpacks are small and light. Others are enormous, towering above their owners. The larger the backpack, the more bent and burdened the person appears. Despite the weight, everyone maintains a calm, ordinary expression, as though this is perfectly normal. At the center of the scene, one figure struggles beneath an impossibly oversized backpack. The flap has come open, and its contents are tumbling onto the sidewalk: folded letters, keys, locked journals, masks, clocks, birdcages, photographs, ribbons, and mysterious keepsakes. The objects feel symbolic rather than specific, suggesting hidden memories, regrets, hopes, and untold stories. Passersby continue walking without judgment. Some glance briefly; most do not. The atmosphere is thoughtful, quietly humorous, and gently philosophical rather than sad. Rich linework, intricate crosshatching, Victorian details, and subtle visual storytelling. Wide street composition, many figures, elegant architecture, timeless setting, understated emotional depth.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Celebrating Industry

• Model: SeeDream

• Size: 1184 X 864 (1.02 MP)

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  • Prompt: Fluffy beaver in a serene forest pond, vibrant autumn foliage, crystal clear water reflection, intricate dam construction, gnawed tree trunk, expressive eyes, sleek fur texture, detailed whiskers, playful stance, natural habitat ambiance, digital illustration, realistic with a touch of whimsy, high resolution, warm natural color palette, dappled sunlight filtering through trees, by Robert Bateman and Carl Rungius,
  • Using base image: Yes

Lace and Laces

• Model: ChatGPT 2 (Pro)

• Size: 1920 X 1920 (3.69 MP)

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  • Prompt: Seurat, Redon, Cezanne, Giotto - beautiful, colorful oil painting, central focus is woman with an intricate lace dressstanding in an entranceway, large French windows leading out to a patio and garden beyond. Detail is in her dress, gloves, button up boots, slight Gibson look, late 1900s sensuous
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: square

Morning Coffee

• Model: Artistic

• Size: 1152 X 864 (1.00 MP)

• Used settings:

  • Prompt: Warm and inviting kitchen interior, vintage charm, natural daylight streaming in, cozy atmosphere, wooden table positioned by a window, a sketch pad with intricate drawings, delicate seashells scattered, a steaming coffee cup, detailed watercolor technique, realistic textures, dry brush effect, nostalgic ambiance, fire escape and city visible through the window, soft colors, gentle lighting enhancing the scene.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Sheltering in Place

• Model: ChatGPT 2 (Pro)

• Size: 2224 X 1664 (3.70 MP)

• Used settings:

  • Prompt: Colored chalk image of a dog and cat hiding under the bed. The dog has his paw on his nose. The cat’s ears are flattened back in displeasure. Room opens on to a balcony where a figure stands, watching fireworks
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Up Here, Dear

• Model: ChatGPT 2

• Size: 2176 X 1744 (3.79 MP)

• Used settings:

  • Prompt: A whimsical Gothic Victorian illustration of an upside-down house where gravity has mysteriously reversed. Every piece of furniture is attached to the ceiling: a floral sofa, upholstered armchair, wooden dining table with chairs, bookcase, hanging lamps, framed pictures, kitchen cabinets, and potted plants with long trailing vines growing downward. An elderly woman and her faithful shaggy terrier calmly go about their day upside down, as though nothing is unusual. At the open front door, a bewildered visitor stands frozen with a suitcase, staring upward in disbelief. The interior is cozy rather than frightening, filled with eccentric details, antique wallpaper, worn wooden floors, subtle visual jokes, and a quiet sense of absurdity. Rendered in meticulous pen-and-ink crosshatching with delicate watercolor washes in muted sage green, dusty rose, warm ochre, faded teal, cream, walnut brown, and charcoal. Intricate Victorian textures, slightly crooked perspective, gentle dark humor, literary charm, and an atmosphere of quiet surrealism. Stick to exact likeness of base image
  • Using base image: Yes

Sheltered

• Model: Nano Banana 2 (Base)

• Size: 2197 X 1648 (3.62 MP)

• Used settings:

  • Prompt: abandoned coastal cottage, early morning light, soft golden sunlight through broken windows, wildflowers growing inside and around the house, gentle breeze moving curtains, old wooden swing set with one swing lightly swaying, peaceful, quiet, sense of possibility, cinematic but warm, no people, just a stray cat. Ink and color pencil drawing
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Pas de Deux

• Model: ChatGPT 2 (Pro)

• Size: 2224 X 1664 (3.70 MP)

• Used settings:

  • Prompt: Watercolor, charcoal. A surreal image of a child performing ballet with the elephant, gracefully lifting her with its trunk, clear affection and whimsy visible, vintage look of browns and pinks, some blues and creams. Sand, waves washing in, the diagonal plunge of gulls, a sandpiper by the elephant’s feet.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Still Life—Almost

• Model: SeeDream

• Size: 2224 X 1664 (3.70 MP)

• Used settings:

  • Prompt: Colorful geometric shapes, abstract forms, distorted perspective, fractured composition, vibrant palette, bold lines, dynamic angles, Picasso-inspired, contemporary twist, modern interpretation, dog on sofa, textured cushions, watering can and plant with exaggerated leaves, French Press and coffee, an open book, intersecting planes, multiple viewpoints, playful yet sophisticated, digital illustration, high detail, intricate patterns, diverse textures, innovative lighting, fusion of Cubism and modern aesthetics.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Story Time with Nana

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1024 X 1024 (1.05 MP)

• Used settings:

  • Prompt: a women with red hair, bangs and a bob and a fox reading a book, by Debbie Criswell, by Kate Beaton, by Deborah Azzopardi, by Laura Callaghan, textile art, stitches, folk art, intricately detailed, whimsical,embroidery,
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: square

Spring in her Step

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1152 X 864 (1.00 MP)

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  • Prompt: Nash, Samuel Palmer, O'Keeffe, Bawden, Ravilious, Mondrian. A person walking their dog on a beach, cold spring day, dunes, sprouts of green and crocuses emerging on hills beyond
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Favorite Fox

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1024 X 1024 (1.05 MP)

• Used settings:

  • Prompt: A fox, patchwork art by Jamie Heiden, Peter Doig, Renoir, Pol Ledent, Endre Penovac
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: square

Confiscated Reading

• Model: AI Upscaler

• Size: 3312 X 2480 (8.21 MP)

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  • Prompt:
  • Using base image: Yes