Marcus Goh

Dangerous Confidence among the G-Men

• Model: Z-Image Turbo

• Size: 1456 X 2576 (3.75 MP)

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  • Prompt: A classic mid-20th-century American pulp crime paperback cover illustration, circa 1940s–1950s. Core Composition A tightly cropped, high-tension interior crime scene frozen at the moment of confrontation. Figures are arranged in a triangular standoff composition, creating claustrophobic pressure and narrative suspense. Backgrounds are simplified and secondary to the characters. Character Design Femme fatale or captive woman as the visual anchor: confident, alert expression, idealised facial features, vivid lipstick, sculpted hair Male figures in trench coats, fedoras, suits; stern, angular faces Firearms prominently featured, held close to bodies for tension rather than action Illustration Style Hand-painted paperback cover art. Semi-realistic anatomy with exaggerated drama. Smooth brush blending, visible paint texture, simplified forms. No photographic realism, no digital polish. Colour & Lighting High-contrast pulp palette: saturated greens, reds, and yellows against muted greys, blues, and creams. Flat theatrical lighting—colour contrast replaces shadow realism. Slight colour fading and paper grain suggest aged print stock. Stylistic Constraints Strict vintage pulp aesthetic. No modern clothing, no contemporary weapons, no cinematic lighting, no digital effects. Must read instantly as a crime novel cover illustration. Mood Hard-boiled noir: danger, seduction, betrayal, moral ambiguity. Narrative Emphasis Federal agents confronting organised crime. Calm authority versus criminal menace. Character Details G-man figures in conservative suits and trench coats Clean haircuts, disciplined posture Femme figure appears threatened but composed, not overtly seductive Visual Tone Slightly cooler palette dominance (steel blues, greys), restrained reds. Less glamour, more procedural seriousness. Mood Keywords Order vs chaos, law enforcement pressure, controlled violence, inevitability.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: portrait_tall

Vintage Glamour in a Dark Alleyway

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1152 X 864 (1.00 MP)

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  • Prompt: Painted cover of a vintage pulp thriller, dark wet alley, A 1950's blonde movie diva in black fishnet stockings and satin dress, looking nervous. Deep pink lips and black shoes. Vintage pulp thriller style. Painted book cover idea in the style of 50s pulp cover. In the style of pulp cover artist Robert Maguire.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Danger in the Shadows of Crime

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 720 X 1280 (0.92 MP)

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  • Prompt: A sensational late-1940s to early-1950s American pulp crime paperback cover illustration, in the distinctive style of Hugh J. Ward. Core Composition A violently dynamic, tightly cropped urban crime scene unfolding at night. The composition is packed edge-to-edge with bodies in motion, creating a sense of chaos, panic, and imminent danger. Strong diagonals dominate the layout, with figures overlapping and pushing against the frame, as if the scene cannot be contained. Damsel in Distress – Hugh J. Ward Style (Primary Anchor) The female figure is the emotional and visual core, rendered with Ward’s signature vulnerability-through-movement: Idealised but naturalistic anatomy Dramatically arched or twisting torso One arm raised defensively, the other pulled or restrained Exposed neck, shoulder, or back heightening peril Facial expression mixing fear, shock, and breathless desperation—not passivity Wide eyes, parted lips, strong highlights on cheekbones and lips Flowing hair disrupted by motion Clothing (red or dark satin dress, lingerie elements visible) clings and folds naturally under stress, suggesting danger and intimacy without modern erotic stylisation. Secondary Female Figure (Ward-Era Pulp Trope) A second woman may appear more aggressive or morally ambiguous: Blonde or platinum hair Lingerie or torn garments Armed with improvised weapons (clubs, batons, knives) Expression fierce, unhinged, or predatory This contrast heightens tension between innocence and corruption—classic Ward pulp psychology. Male Figures & Threat Dynamics Gangsters or criminals in trench coats, suits, and fedoras One man restraining or dragging the damsel with brute force Another man crouched or partially hidden, aiming a handgun upward Faces angular, shadowed, emotionally restrained Men are rendered heavier, darker, and more rigid—visual counterweights to the women’s fluid motion. Environment Urban nighttime setting: Alleyway, underground room, or industrial interior Hard floors, crates, vehicles, or stair structures Background simplified and shadow-heavy Minimal architecture—just enough to frame the violence Colour & Lighting (Ward-Compatible) Saturated pulp palette: crimson reds, inky blacks, khaki greens, muted blues Warm flesh tones sharply contrasted against cold shadows Lighting is theatrical and directional, spotlighting bodies rather than environments Colour contrast replaces subtle shading Subtle canvas grain and aged paper warmth visible. Illustration Technique Hand-painted paperback cover art Painterly realism with visible brush strokes Slight exaggeration of gesture and anatomy No photographic detail, no digital smoothness Stylistic Constraints (Critical) Strict 1940s–1950s pulp noir illustration Hugh J. Ward–style damsel emphasis No modern fashion, no contemporary weapons No cinematic realism, no glossy lighting Must read instantly as vintage crime pulp cover art. Mood & Genre Hard-boiled noir, sexual danger, betrayal, violence. Fear, lust, desperation, and moral collapse frozen in a single explosive instant.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: portrait_tall

Terror of the Atomic Mutants: A Lurid Tale of Forbidden Science

• Model: Nano Banana Pro (Pro)

• Size: 1536 X 2731 (4.19 MP)

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  • Prompt: A sensational late-1940s to 1950s American pulp paperback cover illustration in the distinctive style of Hugh J. Ward, specialising in dramatic “damsel in distress” compositions. Core Composition A tightly framed, claustrophobic scene staged at the exact peak of danger and emotional vulnerability. The composition is diagonally charged, with strong triangular tension between the helpless woman, her captor or monster, and a looming antagonist or observer. Minimal negative space; every element contributes to narrative urgency. Damsel in Distress – Hugh J. Ward Style (Critical Anchor) The female figure is the visual and emotional center, rendered with Hugh J. Ward’s signature treatment: Idealised yet human proportions, softly rounded anatomy Dramatic, expressive pose: arched back, raised arms, twisting torso, exposed neck or shoulder Facial expression combining fear, shock, and fragile resolve, not hysteria Wide eyes, parted lips, theatrical eyebrows Elegant hair styling, softly flowing or disheveled by motion Clothing (red, orange, or green dress) clings and folds naturally, emphasizing vulnerability without modern eroticism She must read instantly as imperiled but alive, emotionally vivid, and painterly rather than pin-up flat. Antagonistic Figures A monstrous, mutated, or brutish male figure physically restraining or lifting the woman Exaggerated musculature and mass, simplified facial detail Unnatural skin tones permitted (purple, grey, sickly brown) Body turned partially away to contrast brute force with feminine exposure Secondary figure (optional but powerful): A mad scientist, criminal mastermind, or grotesque observer Positioned behind machinery or shadows Expression conveys obsession, control, or moral corruption Environment Vintage pulp laboratory or industrial interior: Glass tubes, pressure gauges, coils, dials, IV-style containers Bubbling liquids, ominous red or green fluids Chunky analog machinery—no sleek or futuristic design Shadows fall sharply across walls and equipment Colour & Lighting (Ward-Compatible) Saturated pulp colours: crimson reds, acid yellows, sickly greens, deep purples Warm flesh tones contrasted against cold or toxic backgrounds Lighting is illustrative and theatrical, not realistic Colour contrast replaces complex shadow modeling Slight colour fading, aged paper warmth, subtle canvas or pulp grain Illustration Technique Hand-painted paperback cover art Visible brush strokes and blended edges Semi-realistic rendering with intentional exaggeration No photographic realism, no digital smoothness Painterly realism consistent with Hugh J. Ward and contemporaries Stylistic Constraints (Very Important) Strict 1940s–1950s pulp illustration language No modern anatomy, no contemporary fashion No cinematic lighting or digital fantasy aesthetics Must read instantly as newsstand pulp cover art Mood & Genre Sensational, lurid, and emotionally charged. Themes of: Helpless beauty vs monstrous force Mad science, crime, or forbidden experimentation Fear mixed with fascination Moral peril and physical danger
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: portrait_tall

Vintage Pulp Fiction: Nightmare in Neon

• Model: Nano Banana Pro (Base)

• Size: 1440 X 2560 (3.69 MP)

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  • Prompt: A dramatic mid-20th-century American pulp crime paperback cover illustration, late 1940s–1950s, painted in bold, theatrical realism. Scene & Composition A night-time urban crime scene centered around a bright yellow taxi cab. The composition is tightly cropped and diagonally charged, capturing a moment of violent chaos and imminent danger. The taxi dominates the background, glowing under harsh streetlight, while shadowy skyscrapers loom in the distance against a dark teal night sky. Characters & Action A glamorous blonde woman in a vivid red cocktail dress is being forcibly dragged from the taxi. Her body twists dramatically, one arm raised defensively, her expression a mix of shock, fear, and defiance. Two men restrain her: One attacker in a green jacket pulls her backward with brute force Another man in a trench coat and fedora crouches aggressively, gripping a handgun At their feet lies a fallen man, unconscious or dead, adding narrative gravity and moral stakes. Figure Style & Anatomy Figures are semi-realistic but exaggerated for drama—elongated limbs, strong gestures, expressive faces. The woman is idealised in classic pulp fashion: sculpted hair, arched brows, vivid lipstick, sharply lit skin. Colour Palette & Lighting High-impact pulp palette: saturated taxi-yellow, crimson red dress, olive and khaki clothing, warm flesh tones, deep emerald shadows, and dark blue-green night background. Lighting is theatrical and illustrative rather than realistic, using colour contrast instead of subtle shadow modeling. Illustration Technique Hand-painted paperback cover style. Visible brush strokes, smooth paint blending, simplified background forms. Slight colour fading, paper grain texture, and soft edge bleed consistent with aged pulp print stock. No photographic realism, no digital polish. Stylistic Constraints Strict vintage pulp/noir aesthetic. No modern cars, no contemporary clothing, no cinematic lighting, no digital effects. Must read instantly as a 1940s–1950s crime novel cover. Mood & Genre Hard-boiled noir, street violence, sexual danger, and moral ambiguity. A frozen instant of betrayal and brutality—sensational, lurid, and unmistakably pulp.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: portrait_tall

"They knew you would come, with me as bait."

• Model: Z-Image Turbo

• Size: 1456 X 2576 (3.75 MP)

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  • Prompt: Scene & Composition A tightly staged interior crime scene frozen at a moment of maximum tension. At the center, a confident yet endangered red-haired woman is tied to a chair, seated in three-quarter view. She wears a vivid green dress with a fitted silhouette, her posture slightly twisted, expression alert and defiant rather than terrified. The composition is cropped close, creating claustrophobic pressure. Characters & Poses A trench-coat-wearing man looms behind her, dressed in a grey fedora and long coat, dark sunglasses obscuring his eyes. He holds a black pistol close to her head, his body angled defensively as he looks toward an unseen threat. From the right edge of the frame, another man’s arm and handgun intrude into the scene, aimed directly at the central figure, reinforcing a triangular standoff. Facial Style & Anatomy Faces are stylised but semi-realistic, with strong jawlines, sharp noses, and expressive eyes. The woman’s face is idealised in classic pulp fashion—bright lipstick, arched brows, confident smile. Male figures appear stern, angular, and emotionally restrained. Colour Palette & Lighting High-contrast pulp palette: saturated emerald green dress, muted greys and blues for coats and hats, warm flesh tones, black firearms, and a pale off-white background. Lighting is theatrical but flat—no photographic realism—using colour contrast rather than shadows to suggest drama. Illustration Technique Hand-painted paperback cover style. Visible brush texture, smooth colour blending, simplified backgrounds, and clean edges. No photographic detail, no digital effects, no modern realism. Slight colour fading and paper grain suggest aged print stock. Stylistic Constraints Strict vintage pulp illustration aesthetic. No contemporary clothing, no modern weapons, no cinematic lighting. Composition must feel like a paperback crime novel cover from the mid-20th century. Mood & Genre Hard-boiled noir tension, danger, seduction, and betrayal. A frozen instant of criminal confrontation—stylish, dramatic, and unmistakably pulp.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: portrait_tall

Whimsical Portrait of a Dreamy Beauty

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 944 X 1264 (1.19 MP)

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  • Prompt: Surreal art & Splash water color Abstract digital art of a kyoto girl submerged underwater, streams of bubbles, wearing a polkadots covered bikini of Kusama's style, against coral reefs, with a handful of red spheres on a white canvas under shimmering waves of light & shadow, in the art style of Takashi Murakami & Tomasz Alen Kopera
  • Using base image: Yes

Futuristic Cityscape of a Sci-Fi Metropolis (Prompt by A.J. Jones)

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1280 X 720 (0.92 MP)

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  • Prompt: SPLASH PAGE showing a futuristic mega-city in a COMIC BOOK STYLE: On A Utopian Alternate Earth that Survived Modernity". "In other words, they didn't have a Collapse, because they had conquered capitalism and so were able to guide the Industrial and Scientific Revolutions in a way that benefited the many, not the few."
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape_wide

Scent of an Assassin

• Model: AIVision (Pro)

• Size: 1008 X 1024 (1.03 MP)

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  • Prompt: A stunning, photorealistic masterpiece in 8k resolution 1/3 side on to the viewer featuring a minimalist ink wash portrait in Japanese aesthetics of a beautiful young Japanese woman, wearing an elegant black Asian conical hat, from the chest up that. The composition exudes sharp focus, deep contrasts, and rich textures, enhanced by the interplay of oily translucent white, black and gray alcohol ink that is accented by thin lines of gold and oil on water, with elements of wet dripping brought to life through ray tracing. The scene blends the intricate detail and fluidity of gouache painting, inspired by artists like Aaron Horkey and Jeremy Mann, with the expressive calligraphy and acrylic techniques of Jean Baptiste Mongue.The artwork captures the elegance and complexity of a neo-impressionist expressionist style. The background is made up of flowing translucent alcohol ink, shadowed and shaded with lightly mixed tones of sepia, white and black to create a wet, fluid, smoky-like marble texture that is accented by flowing thin lines of gold. Intricate costume elements, in hues of muted blue-grey and light black add depth to the image, while trompe l'oeil details enhance its visual complexity. The entire composition is set in splendid minimalist styling, conveying its depth and complexity through subtle details, resonates with the fantastical, merging the essence of classical and contemporary artistic influences into a breathtaking visual experience.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: portrait

Vibrant Impressionist Portrait in Colorful Attire

• Model: FluX 2 (Base)

• Size: 1600 X 2352 (3.76 MP)

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  • Prompt: Beautiful, charismatic woman with a distinctive style. Colorful, style Degas. Oil Painting impresionistic style.
  • Using base image: Yes

Portrait of a Young Japanese Doll-Like Girl

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 816 X 1456 (1.19 MP)

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  • Prompt: In the world of Fragile Vision, every painting begins not with colour, but with a breath, a quiet fragment of poetry. From that breath, pigment drifts outward, carrying emotions too delicate for speech. Full brilliantly coloured red, green, blue, brown. Artist Jean-Baptiste Monge style. The pale ultra-pale hyper-pale half body portrait, cute Kyoto girl, traditional short mini skirt, in dynamic pose, a print of mathematical equations, astrological signs, glossy spheres of symbols, against a backdrop of drippy fungi mycelium slime mold, splash paint over robes, hieroglyphics symbols, alien calligraphy with Gestural Flourishes, ripples, Skips, Feathering, bleeding from indian ink, sketches of graph & waves, impasto oil painting, dark, abstract, ominous, style of Dave McKean and Stephen Gammell.
  • Using base image: Yes

100 Views of Japan #1

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1280 X 720 (0.92 MP)

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  • Prompt: Woodblock print; ink and color on washi paper, Japanese kabuki woman or geisha entertaining samurai by Hokusai with background seasonal landscape either in rain or snow by Hiroshige
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape_wide

Bijin-ga (美人画) #2

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 816 X 1456 (1.19 MP)

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  • Prompt: In the world of Fragile Vision, every painting begins not with colour, but with a breath, a quiet fragment of poetry. From that breath, pigment drifts outward, carrying emotions too delicate for speech. Full brilliantly coloured red, green, blue, brown. Artist Jean-Baptiste Monge style. The pale ultra-pale hyper-pale half body portrait, cute Kyoto girl, traditional short mini skirt, in dynamic pose, a print of mathematical equations, astrological signs, glossy spheres of symbols, against a backdrop of drippy fungi mycelium slime mold, splash paint over robes, hieroglyphics symbols, alien calligraphy with Gestural Flourishes, ripples, Skips, Feathering, bleeding from indian ink, sketches of graph & waves, impasto oil painting, dark, abstract, ominous, style of Dave McKean and Stephen Gammell.
  • Using base image: Yes

Bijin-ga (美人画) #1

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 864 X 1152 (1.00 MP)

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  • Prompt: Woodblock print; ink and color on paper, Maiko Girl by Itō Shinsui & takato yamamoto softly hushed by the muted, introspective glow of twilight
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: portrait

Spring Leaves in the Breeze

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1280 X 720 (0.92 MP)

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  • Prompt: Chinese ink painting. A close-up of the woman reaching through the mulberry branches, her pale skin contrasting with the rich green of the fresh spring leaves. A few silk threads drift in the breeze, foreshadowing the importance of silk production. The background fades into soft ink washes, keeping the focus on the intricate details of her graceful movements.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape_wide

Shin-Hanga: Portrait of a Japanese Woman

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 1152 X 864 (1.00 MP)

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  • Prompt: Woodblock print; ink and color on paper, Maiko Girl by Itō Shinsui
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Nara Temple with Deer & People Wood Block Print

• Model: ChatGPT (Base) Full

• Size: 1312 X 2199 (2.89 MP)

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  • Prompt: A highly detailed early-20th-century Japanese woodblock print (shin-hanga / late ukiyo-e revival style), depicting a serene temple courtyard scene. Architecture & Buildings A grand traditional Japanese Buddhist temple dominates the composition, rendered with precise architectural accuracy: sweeping curved tiled roofs, layered eaves, exposed wooden beams, carved brackets, and ornate roof ridges. The temple façade is warm reddish-brown timber with cream plaster panels and rhythmic vertical latticework. Stone steps lead up to the main hall, with hanging circular temple lanterns bearing subtle emblems. Perspective is slightly elevated, maintaining a flattened ukiyo-e spatial logic rather than Western depth. People & Activity Numerous figures populate the foreground and midground, dressed in Edo–Meiji period kimono in muted yet rich colours—indigo blues, teal greens, vermilion reds, soft purples, and warm ochres. Figures are calmly strolling, conversing, or standing in quiet contemplation. Faces are delicately simplified, with gentle expressions and restrained linework. A sense of everyday life and ritual calm pervades the scene. Animals & Details Several deer move freely among the people near the temple steps, delicately drawn with light brown and cream tones, enhancing the sacred atmosphere. Subtle narrative moments—people pausing, bending, or interacting quietly—add realism without crowding the composition. Surroundings & Environment Tall trees frame the left side of the image, their foliage rendered in layered washes of muted greens and bluish greys. The background recedes softly into pale misty tones, suggesting distance and seasonal calm. The ground is a warm, sandy beige with minimal shadowing, maintaining print-like flatness. Colour & Print Style Soft, harmonious colour palette typical of hand-printed woodblock art: warm reds and browns for buildings, desaturated blues and greens for clothing and foliage, and pale sky tones. Flat colour planes with gentle tonal variation, visible paper texture, fine ink outlines, and slight registration imperfections. No photographic realism, no modern elements, no harsh contrast. Overall Mood & Composition Peaceful, contemplative, and timeless. Balanced asymmetrical composition with architectural mass on the right and organic foliage on the left. Calm daylight atmosphere, clear sky, and refined craftsmanship characteristic of classic Japanese printmaking.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: portrait_tall

Into the Abyss

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 920 X 1296 (1.19 MP)

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  • Prompt: Kandinsky dot line drawing, highly detailed, exquisitely intricate, beautiful, clear, high quality, colorful cobalt blue
  • Using base image: Yes

Snow fall in September

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 944 X 1264 (1.19 MP)

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  • Prompt: Kandinsky dot line drawing, highly detailed, exquisitely intricate, beautiful, clear, high quality, colorful cobalt blue
  • Using base image: Yes

Vibrant Psychedelic Portrait of a Lake Maiden

• Model: DaVinci2

• Size: 920 X 1296 (1.19 MP)

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  • Prompt: Kandinsky dot line drawing, highly detailed, exquisitely intricate, beautiful, clear, high quality, colorful cobalt blue
  • Using base image: Yes