Outsider Art

portrait of a person with expressive eyes

still life arrangement of fruits and flowers

serene landscape with mountains and water

Cinematic Historical Photograph, Gritty Realism, Chiaroscuro Lighting. A tense, high-stakes chess match taking place between two seasoned pirates inside the cramped, dimly lit stern cabin of a rocking galleon at sea during the night.

The Players: On one side sits a grizzled, older Pirate Captain with a heavy grey beard and a scarred face, leaning over the board, his hand rubbing his chin in deep concentration. Opposite him is a younger, cunning Quartermaster with a gold tooth and a confident smirk, holding a clay pipe.

The Board & Pieces: Between them is a heavy wooden table stained with grog. The chessboard is carved directly into the tabletop, with squares made of inlaid mother-of-pearl and burned wood. They are playing with the custom pirate-themed chess set (previously designed): The Captain's side uses pieces carved from yellowed whalebone (King with tricorn, Ship Rooks), and the Quartermaster's side uses pieces cast from dark, tarnished iron. A bone "Knight" piece is currently threatening an iron "Queen."

The Atmosphere: The cabin is lit by a single, swaying oil lantern hanging overhead, casting long, moving shadows and illuminating the smoke in the air. Mugs of rum, a flintlock pistol, and rolled charts are cluttered around the board. Outside a stern window, a dark, stormy ocean is visible. The photo has a film grain texture.

Volume 1 – Chapter 1: “Running Away”

Story Points:

Ji Hun is bored and unhappy with his life in the band “Forever.” Inner thoughts reveal his frustration and desire to escape.

He decides to run away; changes his appearance with a ginger curly wig and glasses to hide his identity.

Ji Hun sneaks out, but security guards notice him and start chasing him.

While running, he accidentally bumps into Min Joon, a girl with long curly black hair, wearing a hoodie and baggy jeans. They fall on the ground.

Min Joon helps him up and insists on taking him to her home to relax.

She offers him tea and biscuits; they start talking. Ji Hun lies and says his name is “Jin” and that he is an accountant.

He notices posters of his band “Forever” in her room and realizes she is a fan. Min Joon praises Ji Hun’s voice, making him shy.

Ji Hun talks about never enjoying life; Min Joon promises to teach him how to enjoy life.

Ji Hun hesitates, worried about being recognized, but she reassures him. He agrees to go with her.

Min Joon prepares to take him outside, setting up the transition to Chapter 2 (car ride and amusement park).

Page/Panel Flow Suggestions:

Pages 1–3: Ji Hun’s frustration, morning in the band dorm, decision to escape.

Pages 4–5: Ji Hun changing disguise.

Pages 6–8: Running and being chased by security guards.

Pages 9–12: Collision with Min Joon, first meeting.

Pages 13–16: Min Joon taking him home, tea and biscuits scene.

Pages 17–20: Conversation about Ji Hun’s unhappiness, Min Joon promising to show him joy.

a drawing of a man in armor with a sword and a bird on his arm

a woman with her hair blowing in the wind

a drawing of people walking down a city street

an old man with a stethoscope in his hand

a couple of people standing next to each other

$A breathtaking, full-size artistic standing buffalo, rendered entirely in the style of intricate, luminous glass art, reminiscent of the painted buffalo installations. The buffalo's majestic form is composed of countless individual pieces of vibrant, multifaceted stained glass or fused glass, meticulously cut, arranged, and joined. The entire surface of this glass buffalo is adorned with various miniature, finely detailed scenes and patterns etched, painted, or embedded within the glass itself, or created by the unique coloration and texture of the glass pieces. These scenes depict: Iconic Yellowstone landscapes: Old Faithful erupting in miniature, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, geothermal pools. Local wildlife: Elk, bears, wolves, eagles (all rendered in the glass medium). Native American art motifs: Geometric patterns, symbols, and figures (also within the glass). The buffalo's interior is subtly illuminated, causing the entire sculpture to glow from within, acting as a beacon of art and nature. Light catches every facet of the glass, creating a dazzling play of refracted colors that project intricate patterns onto the surrounding natural environment. The setting is the glory of Yellowstone National Park, specifically an expansive, iconic vista. Perhaps in a verdant meadow with distant geysers steaming, or near a crystal-clear river. The morning sun, bright and golden, backlights the buffalo, intensifying its inner glow and creating a dramatic contrast with the rugged, natural beauty of the park. The atmosphere is one of awe, harmony between art and nature, and a profound celebration of the spirit of the American West. The artistic style is hyper-realistic, emphasizing the detailed texture, transparency, and brilliant light play inherent in glass art, seamlessly integrated into a vibrant, natural landscape.$