A Black And White Drawing Of A Man With His Arms Outstretched Art

Father and Grandmother with Siu Zi leaving their home in a Guangzhou street in the dark of night.  There is an air of secrecy. Siu Zi clutches her small bag, its contents little more than a few treasured keepsakes and faded photographs. Her father’s reassuring hand on her shoulder, and the soft presence of her grandmother at his side, give her the courage to move forward. A taxi waits down the street to take them to the train.
bicyle resting against a wall
serene landscape with mountains and water
serene landscape with mountains and water
serene landscape with mountains and water
urban street with city activity
urban street with city activity
urban street with city activity
urban street with city activity
urban street with city activity
a painting of a man and a woman
bicyle resting against a wall
bicyle resting against a wall
animal standing in natural pose
animal standing in natural pose
still life arrangement of fruits and flowers
house with front view
animal standing in natural pose
still life arrangement of fruits and flowers
serene landscape with mountains and water
animal standing in natural pose
New York City
Golden Age Fantasy Illustration Style, Painterly Realism, Crystalline Underwater Photography Aesthetic. A stunning view looking down through impossibly clear ocean water at a royal hunting party of Narnian Merpeople riding through ancient, seaweed-covered ruins on the seabed.

The Crucial Riding Posture: The Merpeople are riding large, powerful, scaled hippocamps (mythical sea-horses). Crucially, the merfolk are perched securely in a distinct side-saddle position on the backs of their mounts. Their powerful, scaled fish tails are coiled elegantly around the side flank of the hippocampus for stability, rather than straddling them like a human.

The Seahorse Anatomy: The hippocamps themselves have massive, armored tails that curl tightly forward beneath their own bodies, pushing them through the water.

Key Figures & Details: The Mer-King, with flowing white hair and fierce eyes, sits side-saddle, holding a gold-tipped spear. His deep amethyst tail is visible coiled against the mount’s scales. A Mer-Queen rides beside him wearing a shimmering gown. Bright shafts of sunlight pierce the water, illuminating the specific details of their riding posture and glittering scales.
bicyle resting against a wall
bicyle resting against a wall
bicyle resting against a wall
"A historically accurate depiction of a Ghost Dance, focusing on the late 19th-century context, specifically around 1890-1891. The scene shows Lakota (Sioux) or Northern Paiute people (specify one or include elements of both, but avoid anachronisms) participating in the ceremony.

Setting: A vast, open prairie or high desert landscape, under an expansive sky. The time of day could be dusk or night, with a prominent moon or stars, or a bright, clear day. Avoid overtly spiritual or ethereal elements like floating spirits unless explicitly requested for a later, more symbolic iteration. The focus should be on the earthly ceremony.

Participants: A circle of men, women, and children, hand-in-hand, moving in a slow, rhythmic shuffle or circular motion. Their faces show a mixture of devotion, hope, and determination. Some may have expressions of trance or deep concentration.

Attire:

    Ghost Dance Shirts/Dresses: Emphasize the unique Ghost Dance shirts and dresses, which were typically made of muslin or canvas. These garments should feature painted designs such as stars, crescents, birds (especially eagles or crows), buffalo, human figures, or crosses. The designs should appear hand-painted, not mass-produced.

    Hair and Adornments: Participants should have braided hair or wear it long. Some may wear feathers (e.g., eagle or hawk feathers) in their hair. Minimal traditional adornments, as the focus was often on the Ghost Dance shirt itself. Avoid overly elaborate or Hollywood-esque depictions of war bonnets unless relevant to a specific individual and context.

    Footwear: Moccasins or bare feet.

Action/Atmosphere:

    The dancers are moving in a counter-clockwise circle, with a central figure or a small group often leading.

    The overall mood is one of earnest prayer and communal spiritual effort. The dance should convey a sense of hope for renewal and the return of the old ways, rather than aggression or despair.

    There might be a central pole or small fire as a focal point, around which the dance takes place.

    Avoid any signs of direct conflict or violence; the Ghost Dance itself was a non-violent spiritual movement.

Specific Considerations for Accuracy:

    Wovoka's Influence: The teachings of Wovoka (the Northern Paiute prophet) emphasized peace, hard work, and the return of the buffalo and deceased ancestors. The scene should subtly reflect this hopeful, redemptive spirit.

    Regional Variations: If focusing on Lakota, consider their specific interpretations, which sometimes included more imagery related to their warrior traditions on the shirts, but still within the peaceful framework of the dance.

    Respectful Portrayal: Ensure the depiction is respectful and avoids any stereotypical or caricatured representations of Indigenous people. Focus on their human dignity and spiritual sincerity.
portrait of a person with expressive eyes
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 painting of a man holding a white ball
a drawing of two people walking down a street
serene landscape with mountains and water
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
bicyle resting against a wall
Los Angeles
A grand British court portrait, Georgian/Regency era, Baroque/Rococo painting style, rich colours, gilded interior, dramatic oil-painting lighting. A 19-year-old Indian princess seated confidently in a wheelchair at the centre, wearing a black low-cut ballgown, black gloves, half-up half-down hairstyle, glasses, holding a hand fan, composed expression with a subtle smirk. Elegant, playful court atmosphere, refined and regal, high detail, classical portrait composition.
Title text in white serif font with black outline: ‘CROWNS & CALAMITY’.
Quote text below: ‘Princes are optional. Parties are mandatory.’
By Harpreet.
New York City
New York City
Historical battle scene with emotional intensity in the art style of Romanticism --v 6.1
serene landscape with mountains and water
Architectural design mixing historical elements with modern materials in the art style of Postmodernism --v 6.1
Anime girl with red hair, red eyes, and is angry