I Have A Little Shadow That Goes In And Out With Me, And What Can Be The Use Of Him Is More Than I Can See. He Is Very, Very Art

Art Style: Analytical Cubism, avant-garde oil painting style reminiscent of Picasso and Braque. Subject: A dense, tangled thicket of Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurel bushes. Composition & Details: The entire natural scene is deconstructed into overlapping geometric planes, fractured shards, and intersecting angles. There are no curved lines; everything is rendered in cubes, cones, and trapezoids. The Rhododendrons: Large, showy flower trusses are broken into faceted crystalline structures of deep magenta, rose pink, and violet blocks, looking like explosions of colored quartz rather than soft petals. The Mountain Laurels: The smaller, intricate flowers are rendered as complex, repeating geometric star-patterns and angular cups in white and pale pink with distinct red polygonal markings. Foliage & Branches: The thick, leathery leaves are fragmented green triangles and parallelograms overlapping each other, creating a sense of depth without traditional perspective. The woody stems and branches are jagged, intersecting brown and grey cylinders that shatter across the frame. Color & Texture: A palette of muted earth tones—ochre, burnt umber, forest green, and slate grey—contrasted sharply with the jewel-toned facets of the flower colors. The finish should have a heavy, textured oil paint feel with visible palette knife marks and rough brushwork.
Image Brief — “Britian. A Chocolate State of Mind.” (Landscape / Conference Hall) Visual Concept: A photographic, data-style image capturing the absurdity of corporate branding and political satire. The chocolate bar spelling “Britian” is the central focus. The scene is staged in a conference hall, emphasizing the formal-but-absurd atmosphere of a high-profile political event. Core Elements: • Chocolate bar front and center, wrapper crumpled, spelling clearly visible. • Backdrop / environment: realistic conference hall — lectern in the frame, faint rows of seating or stage elements, subtle signs of a political event. No office props. • Palette: predominantly blue tones (lighting, hall décor, banners), with small Tory-signifier accents (navy, subtle red) to hint at political context. • Orientation: landscape (wide) — must match the style and aspect ratio of other blog images. • Lighting / style: naturalistic photography; soft, realistic shadows; slightly moody, surreal undertone; no cartoonish or illustrative effects. • Mood / atmosphere: dry, ironic, subtly surreal — visually echoing Tom Kite’s sardonic, satirical voice. Typography (optional): Small text on wrapper: “Have a break from reality” in clean, bold type, integrated naturally into the photographic scene. Use / Context: • Featured image for blog post “Britian. A Chocolate State of Mind.” • Must work as both thumbnail and full-size blog header. • Maintain photographic, slightly surreal style consistent with other blog imagery Inspiration is Hannah Hoch, Jean-Michel Basquiat, John Stezaker
Children playing in a garden
animal standing in natural pose
Documentary Photography Style, Analog Film Grain, Warm Golden Hour Backlighting. A dynamic, joyful candid shot of a young Appalachian woman with wildly flowing, fiery red hair playing a dobro resonator guitar with immense energy on the porch of an old log cabin. The Action & "Lively" Feel: She is sitting on a rough wooden stool with the dobro flat on her lap. She is caught mid-song, head thrown back in laughter, her red hair caught in a breeze and lit up by the setting sun. Her left hand, holding a metal slide bar, is blurring across the neck, and her right hand (wearing fingerpicks) is a blur of motion over the strings. The Instrument: A well-used square-neck dobro. The distinctive, round shiny metal resonator cover plate reflects the warm sunset light intensely. The Attire: Rustic and practical: a worn denim vest over a floral thermal shirt, a long patchwork skirt, and dusty leather boots. The Setting: The cluttered log cabin porch with the hazy mountain ridges in the background remains, enhancing the authentic feel.
Photorealism Art Style, a magnificent Palm Cockatoo perched majestically on a thick, moss-covered tree branch in its natural environment. Its dramatic, charcoal-black plumage is highlighted, revealing subtle textures, and its distinctive large, fanned crest is partially raised. The bright red cheek patches are vibrant against its dark feathers. The cockatoo is set within a dense, lush tropical rainforest canopy, with vibrant green foliage, exotic leaves, and glimpses of deep jungle shadows in the background. Soft, dappled sunlight filters through the leaves, creating natural highlights on the bird and its surroundings. Focus on intricate feather details, the vivid red of its face, and the rich, humid atmosphere of the rainforest.
"Oliver, a human-sized, bipedal tabby cat with a trench coat and fedora, stands under the dim, atmospheric lighting of the original Grand Canyon Xanterra Lodge lobby. The scene is shot in classic film noir style, with strong contrasts between light and shadow, creating dramatic silhouettes and long, exaggerated shadows. Rain streaks down the large lobby windows, reflecting the neon glow from outside. He gestures with one paw towards an unseen check-in desk, his expression a mix of polite welcome and guarded cynicism. The texture of his fur is visible, adding to his rugged, lived-in appearance. Guests, depicted as blurred, indistinct figures, mill about in the background, their faces obscured by shadow or distance. The overall mood is mysterious, slightly melancholic, and undeniably stylish, capturing the essence of a bygone era."
Sunflowers in blue vase by window
The Wizard of Oz Scarecrow, looking surprised and slightly alarmed, as a group of winged flying monkeys descends rapidly from the sky towards him, their taloned feet reaching out. The scene is set in a vibrant, slightly fantastical field with a yellow brick road visible in the distance. Emphasize dynamic motion and the contrast between the playful yet menacing monkeys and the innocent Scarecrow
Still life with geometric fruit forms
Photorealism Art Style, a magnificent Palm Cockatoo perched majestically on a thick, moss-covered tree branch in its natural environment. Its dramatic, charcoal-black plumage is highlighted, revealing subtle textures, and its distinctive large, fanned crest is partially raised. The bright red cheek patches are vibrant against its dark feathers. The cockatoo is set within a dense, lush tropical rainforest canopy, with vibrant green foliage, exotic leaves, and glimpses of deep jungle shadows in the background. Soft, dappled sunlight filters through the leaves, creating natural highlights on the bird and its surroundings. Focus on intricate feather details, the vivid red of its face, and the rich, humid atmosphere of the rainforest.
"A high-energy, candid photo of the three people from the reference image—a woman with long red hair wearing a headband, an older man with white hair, and a young boy in a lime green shirt—engaged in a joyful balloon fight inside their cozy RV. Lot of colorful balloons (red, blue, and purple) are captured mid-air, appearing slightly blurred to show motion. The family is laughing, with the boy reaching up to swat a balloon and the man playfully dodging one. The interior of the RV is bright with natural light coming through the windows, showing wood cabinetry and a comfortable dinette area. The scene is full of warmth, action, and genuine family connection."
New York City
Definition of nothing projected on empty wall
Hyper-realistic Andean condor flying in the sky over a forest, leaving a shimmering trail of glittering sparkles where it goes, extreme detail, photorealistic, cinematic lighting
A koi pond seen from above, orange and white koi fish swimming among lily pads, clear water with subtle ripples, fallen cherry blossom petals floating on the surface, dappled sunlight
A thrilling and vibrant scene from the board game Candy Land, capturing the excitement of sliding down its biggest, most iconic slide. The slide itself is massive, curving, and made entirely of a glistening, colorful candy material, like a giant, rainbow-striped candy cane or smooth, translucent hard candy. A cheerful, diverse group of children (or classic Candy Land characters like Princess Lolly or Mr. Mint) are depicted in mid-descent, laughing and filled with joy, their hands in the air. Below and around the slide, the fantastical landscape of Candy Land stretches out: rolling hills of frosting, lollipop trees, rivers of chocolate, gingerbread houses, and giant gumdrops. The colors are incredibly vivid and saturated, creating a truly fantastical and edible world. The perspective is dynamic, looking down the slide with the characters, enhancing the sense of speed and fun. The lighting is bright and cheerful, emphasizing the candy's sparkle and the overall joyful atmosphere.
Classical Wildlife Illustration Style, Rich Textures, Warm Golden Hour Lighting. An intimate, detailed look at a dramatic rescue on a sun-dappled forest floor. The Trapped Giant (The Lion): A massive, powerful male lion with a thick mane is hopelessly tangled in a complex hunter’s net made of thick, coarse hemp ropes. He is lying on his side, exhausted and defeated, his immense paws bound. His expression is one of surprising gentleness and relief as he looks down. The Tiny Hero (The Mouse): The focal point is a tiny field mouse, rendered with exquisite detail, perched precariously on a thick knot of rope right next to the lion's massive face. The mouse is busily gnawing through a crucial strand of the thick netting with its sharp teeth. Shavings of hemp rope are visible. The Atmosphere: Warm, late afternoon sunlight filters through the tree canopy, creating patches of bright light that highlight the dusty texture of the ropes, the individual hairs on the mouse, and the deep golden fur of the lion. The immense scale difference between the lion’s head and the mouse’s entire body is central to the composition.
Style: Ethereal Historical Fantasy Portrait. The mood is quiet, reverent, and deeply mystical. Soft, natural moonlight is the primary light source, creating gentle rim-lighting. The Subject (Asonya): A woman of the ancient, antediluvian world, dressed with profound modesty. She is wrapped in multi-layered, heavy robes of woven wool dyed in deep indigo and charcoal grey that conceal her form. A textured veil covers her hair and frames her face. Her expression is contemplative and gentle, with eyes gazing upward. The Moon Phase Connection: The current moon phase—a slender, glowing Waning Crescent—is intrinsically tied to her appearance. The Headpiece: A clasp made of pale, almost translucent moonstone in the exact shape of the crescent moon secures her veil. It seems to hold an internal, soft luminescence. The Projection: A faint, ethereal projection of the crescent moon phase is visible subtly glowing on the fabric of her veil over her forehead, as if starlight is clinging to her. Action & Setting: She stands on an ancient, wind-worn stone platform used for observing the heavens. In her hands, she holds a simple, dark earthenware bowl filled with still water. The reflection of the actual crescent moon in the sky is perfectly captured in the water she holds. Atmosphere: The background is a vast, clear night sky filled with countless stars. The air feels old and still.
animal standing in natural pose
a tree in nature
A highly realistic and historically accurate image set in the deep, waterlogged mud of the Texas Cross Timbers (Montague County) in 1840. The scene captures the frustrating moment when the Chihuahua Traders caravan is completely stuck. Foreground focus is on several heavy, wooden Conestoga freight wagons, mired up to their axles in dark, thick mud. Exhausted oxen are straining and distressed, their drivers in rough frontier attire attempting to free the wheels with ropes and levers. In the mid-ground, a small group of the American equestrian circus performers stands next to their distinctive, high-quality riding horses, which are visibly more refined than the typical pack animals. The performers are dressed in sturdy but distinct traveling clothes, looking ill-equipped and frustrated by the muddy conditions. One performer is carefully securing a colorful carriage or cart containing unique circus props, struggling to keep it from sinking. The overall mood is one of miserable delay and hardship. Cloudy, oppressive sky; detailed realism; wide-angle shot; dark, moody lighting.
A highly realistic and historically accurate image set in the deep, waterlogged mud of the Texas Cross Timbers (Montague County) in 1840. The scene captures the frustrating moment when the Chihuahua Traders caravan is completely stuck. Foreground focus is on several heavy, wooden Conestoga freight wagons, mired up to their axles in dark, thick mud. Exhausted oxen are straining and distressed, their drivers in rough frontier attire attempting to free the wheels with ropes and levers. In the mid-ground, a small group of the American equestrian circus performers stands next to their distinctive, high-quality riding horses, which are visibly more refined than the typical pack animals. The performers are dressed in sturdy but distinct traveling clothes, looking ill-equipped and frustrated by the muddy conditions. One performer is carefully securing a colorful carriage or cart containing unique circus props, struggling to keep it from sinking. The overall mood is one of miserable delay and hardship. Cloudy, oppressive sky; detailed realism; wide-angle shot; dark, moody lighting.
A highly realistic and historically accurate image set in the deep, waterlogged mud of the Texas Cross Timbers (Montague County) in 1840. The scene captures the frustrating moment when the Chihuahua Traders caravan is completely stuck. Foreground focus is on several heavy, wooden Conestoga freight wagons, mired up to their axles in dark, thick mud. Exhausted oxen are straining and distressed, their drivers in rough frontier attire attempting to free the wheels with ropes and levers. In the mid-ground, a small group of the American equestrian circus performers stands next to their distinctive, high-quality riding horses, which are visibly more refined than the typical pack animals. The performers are dressed in sturdy but distinct traveling clothes, looking ill-equipped and frustrated by the muddy conditions. One performer is carefully securing a colorful carriage or cart containing unique circus props, struggling to keep it from sinking. The overall mood is one of miserable delay and hardship. Cloudy, oppressive sky; detailed realism; wide-angle shot; dark, moody lighting.
“And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.” (Luke 2:36-38, KJV) Create with a photorealistic expression
A person's cherished memories
A koi pond seen from above, orange and white koi fish swimming among lily pads, clear water with subtle ripples, fallen cherry blossom petals floating on the surface, dappled sunlight
Documentary Photography Style, Analog Film Grain, Warm Golden Hour Backlighting. A dynamic, joyful candid shot of a young Appalachian woman with wildly flowing, fiery red hair playing a dobro resonator guitar with immense energy on the porch of an old log cabin. The Action & "Lively" Feel: She is sitting on a rough wooden stool with the dobro flat on her lap. She is caught mid-song, head thrown back in laughter, her red hair caught in a breeze and lit up by the setting sun. Her left hand, holding a metal slide bar, is blurring across the neck, and her right hand (wearing fingerpicks) is a blur of motion over the strings. The Instrument: A well-used square-neck dobro. The distinctive, round shiny metal resonator cover plate reflects the warm sunset light intensely. The Attire: Rustic and practical: a worn denim vest over a floral thermal shirt, a long patchwork skirt, and dusty leather boots. The Setting: The cluttered log cabin porch with the hazy mountain ridges in the background remains, enhancing the authentic feel.
In the style of Franz Marc, create a horse startled from his rest. The horse is in a grassy field, fenced, with mountains in the background. The horse is a light tan with dark mane. The horse is sensitive to a coyote nearby, emerging from a stand of Ponderosa pines. The atmosphere is quiet and calm with some morning fog misting around.
In the style of Franz Marc, create a horse startled from his rest. The horse is in a grassy field, fenced, with mountains in the background. The horse is a light tan with dark mane. The horse is sensitive to a coyote nearby, emerging from a stand of Ponderosa pines. The atmosphere is quiet and calm with some morning fog misting around.
In the style of Franz Marc, create a horse startled from his rest. The horse is in a grassy field, fenced, with mountains in the background. The horse is a light tan with dark mane. The horse is sensitive to a coyote nearby, emerging from a stand of Ponderosa pines. The atmosphere is quiet and calm with some morning fog misting around.
A koi pond seen from above, orange and white koi fish swimming among lily pads, clear water with subtle ripples, fallen cherry blossom petals floating on the surface, dappled sunlight
A jazz improvisation
Art Style: Analytical Cubism, avant-garde oil painting style reminiscent of Picasso and Braque. Subject: A dense, tangled thicket of Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurel bushes. Composition & Details: The entire natural scene is deconstructed into overlapping geometric planes, fractured shards, and intersecting angles. There are no curved lines; everything is rendered in cubes, cones, and trapezoids. The Rhododendrons: Large, showy flower trusses are broken into faceted crystalline structures of deep magenta, rose pink, and violet blocks, looking like explosions of colored quartz rather than soft petals. The Mountain Laurels: The smaller, intricate flowers are rendered as complex, repeating geometric star-patterns and angular cups in white and pale pink with distinct red polygonal markings. Foliage & Branches: The thick, leathery leaves are fragmented green triangles and parallelograms overlapping each other, creating a sense of depth without traditional perspective. The woody stems and branches are jagged, intersecting brown and grey cylinders that shatter across the frame. Color & Texture: A palette of muted earth tones—ochre, burnt umber, forest green, and slate grey—contrasted sharply with the jewel-toned facets of the flower colors. The finish should have a heavy, textured oil paint feel with visible palette knife marks and rough brushwork.
Art Style: Analytical Cubism, avant-garde oil painting style reminiscent of Picasso and Braque. Subject: A dense, tangled thicket of Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurel bushes. Composition & Details: The entire natural scene is deconstructed into overlapping geometric planes, fractured shards, and intersecting angles. There are no curved lines; everything is rendered in cubes, cones, and trapezoids. The Rhododendrons: Large, showy flower trusses are broken into faceted crystalline structures of deep magenta, rose pink, and violet blocks, looking like explosions of colored quartz rather than soft petals. The Mountain Laurels: The smaller, intricate flowers are rendered as complex, repeating geometric star-patterns and angular cups in white and pale pink with distinct red polygonal markings. Foliage & Branches: The thick, leathery leaves are fragmented green triangles and parallelograms overlapping each other, creating a sense of depth without traditional perspective. The woody stems and branches are jagged, intersecting brown and grey cylinders that shatter across the frame. Color & Texture: A palette of muted earth tones—ochre, burnt umber, forest green, and slate grey—contrasted sharply with the jewel-toned facets of the flower colors. The finish should have a heavy, textured oil paint feel with visible palette knife marks and rough brushwork.
An incredibly detailed and profound scene depicting the Vision of the Dry Bones from Ezekiel 37. The immediate foreground features a stark, highly detailed close-up of a single ancient human skull, its empty eye sockets gazing out, perfectly rendered with realistic bone texture. Beyond this skull, stretching into the mid-ground, a vast, desolate valley is entirely carpeted with an immense, sprawling expanse of countless other ancient, stark white human bones and skulls. A powerful, divine wind (ruach), emanating an ethereal, sacred glow, swirls violently through this boneyard. This divine energy causes the bones to dramatically rattle, shift, and miraculously knit together, forming complete skeletons. Further in the background, some of these skeletons have already begun to rapidly form tendons, flesh, and skin, starting to rise as part of a nascent, colossal army. The sky above is dramatic and ominous, with streaks of divine light breaking through thick clouds. The overall mood is one of overwhelming desolation, followed by the initial, awe-inspiring moments of miraculous transformation and the promise of life."
A candid, tender photograph of a person lying sick in a dimly lit, cozy bedroom, buried under a heavy quilt with only their pale face showing, eyes closed in sleep. Tissues and medicine bottles clutter a bedside table. Curled beside the person in bed is a fluffy calico cat that has a pair of feathered angel wings. The cat is asleep too. Soft, natural light streams from a window to the left. Film grain.
a statue of a man with clouds behind him
portrait of a person with expressive eyes
serene landscape with mountains and water
A candid, tender photograph of a person lying sick in a dimly lit, cozy bedroom, buried under a heavy quilt with only their pale face showing, eyes closed in sleep. Tissues and medicine bottles clutter a bedside table. Curled beside the person in bed is a fluffy calico cat that has a pair of feathered angel wings. The cat is asleep too. Soft, natural light streams from a window to the left. Film grain.
Art Style: Analytical Cubism, avant-garde oil painting style reminiscent of Picasso and Braque. Subject: A dense, tangled thicket of Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurel bushes. Composition & Details: The entire natural scene is deconstructed into overlapping geometric planes, fractured shards, and intersecting angles. There are no curved lines; everything is rendered in cubes, cones, and trapezoids. The Rhododendrons: Large, showy flower trusses are broken into faceted crystalline structures of deep magenta, rose pink, and violet blocks, looking like explosions of colored quartz rather than soft petals. The Mountain Laurels: The smaller, intricate flowers are rendered as complex, repeating geometric star-patterns and angular cups in white and pale pink with distinct red polygonal markings. Foliage & Branches: The thick, leathery leaves are fragmented green triangles and parallelograms overlapping each other, creating a sense of depth without traditional perspective. The woody stems and branches are jagged, intersecting brown and grey cylinders that shatter across the frame. Color & Texture: A palette of muted earth tones—ochre, burnt umber, forest green, and slate grey—contrasted sharply with the jewel-toned facets of the flower colors. The finish should have a heavy, textured oil paint feel with visible palette knife marks and rough brushwork.