cloaked in simple prompts

20 days ago

full-body portrait of a 16 year old Tiefling girl with red skin, small curved horns, glowing yellow eyes, long tousled black hair, lean and athletic build, wearing simple fantasy clothing and a worn hooded cloak, wielding a yellow lightsaber standing against a flat black background, no environment, painterly fantasy illustration, expressive brushstroke texture, dramatic lighting, Arcane-inspired concept art --ar 2:3 --q 2

6 months ago

A rustic 1500s Dutch countryside scene, painted in the meticulous, earthy realism of Jan van Eyck and the narrative composition of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. A small group of common men and women stand or sit on the rough wooden steps of a half-built barn, deep in conversation. They wear plain, weathered 16th-century work clothes—woolen tunics, aprons, simple cloaks, and linen caps—suited for builders and farm folk. Their faces are lively, weathered by labor and wind, yet balanced and dignified in appearance. The barn, constructed in traditional Dutch timber-frame style, rises behind them with scaffolding and ladders. Around them, the autumn wind stirs fallen leaves and flutters loose garments. Overhead, a grey, overcast sky broods, but soft rays of sunlight pierce through breaks in the clouds, casting gentle highlights on the group and illuminating the golden straw and muddy ground. The tone is humble yet rich, capturing a quiet, windswept moment of shared purpose and everyday life.

6 months ago

A rustic 1500s Dutch countryside scene, painted in the meticulous, earthy realism of Jan van Eyck and the narrative composition of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. A small group of common men and women stand or sit on the rough wooden steps of a half-built barn, deep in conversation. They wear plain, weathered 16th-century work clothes—woolen tunics, aprons, simple cloaks, and linen caps—suited for builders and farm folk. Their faces are lively, weathered by labor and wind, yet balanced and dignified in appearance. The barn, constructed in traditional Dutch timber-frame style, rises behind them with scaffolding and ladders. Around them, the autumn wind stirs fallen leaves and flutters loose garments. Overhead, a grey, overcast sky broods, but soft rays of sunlight pierce through breaks in the clouds, casting gentle highlights on the group and illuminating the golden straw and muddy ground. The tone is humble yet rich, capturing a quiet, windswept moment of shared purpose and everyday life.

9 months ago

First person POV, Epictetus’ hands rest gently on the worn wooden windowsill of his modest Roman home, rough yet steady, marked by the passage of time and daily toil. His fingers are visible, unadorned, yet carrying the weight of resilience and wisdom. The texture of the aged wood, with small cracks and imperfections, is felt beneath his hands, embodying the simplicity of his Stoic life. Soft morning light filters through the window, casting a warm glow inside the humble dwelling, where stone and clay walls reflect earthy, muted tones. The air carries the faint scent of olive trees and damp soil, while distant echoes of merchants and Latin conversations drift through the streets of Nicopolis. Beyond the window, rolling green hills dotted with olive groves and small stone houses with terracotta roofs stretch into the horizon. A dirt path winds through the landscape, where farmers begin their daily routines—some carrying amphorae of wine or baskets of bread, while others lead donkeys laden with goods. Further in the distance, the shimmering Ionian Sea catches the golden hues of the rising sun, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere, perfect for philosophical reflection. A light breeze rustles the edges of Epictetus' simple cloak, a small portion of which is visible in the corner of the frame, enhancing the immersive sensation. The interplay of light and shadow adds a cinematic depth, transporting the viewer to 1st-century Rome, as if standing in the philosopher’s place, absorbing the quiet moment of introspection

6 months ago

A rustic 1500s Dutch countryside scene, painted in the meticulous, earthy realism of Jan van Eyck and the narrative composition of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. A small group of common men and women stand or sit on the rough wooden steps of a half-built barn, deep in conversation. They wear plain, weathered 16th-century work clothes—woolen tunics, aprons, simple cloaks, and linen caps—suited for builders and farm folk. Their faces are lively, weathered by labor and wind, yet balanced and dignified in appearance. The barn, constructed in traditional Dutch timber-frame style, rises behind them with scaffolding and ladders. Around them, the autumn wind stirs fallen leaves and flutters loose garments. Overhead, a grey, overcast sky broods, but soft rays of sunlight pierce through breaks in the clouds, casting gentle highlights on the group and illuminating the golden straw and muddy ground. The tone is humble yet rich, capturing a quiet, windswept moment of shared purpose and everyday life.

2 months ago

A young male cleric in a dark gothic fantasy setting, with long blond hair, a lean and tall build, and a scarred face. He wears a weathered red cloak and simple monk-like robes. A black eyepatch covers his left eye. Around his neck hangs a glowing amber shard pendant with strange runes inside. His expression is serious and contemplative, suggesting both pain and determination. Oil painting style, semi-realistic, similar to official Dungeons & Dragons 5e artwork, dramatic warm lighting, dark muted background.

3 months ago

A serene yet defiant scene of a solitary monk viewed from behind, standing tall on a misty hilltop overlooking a turbulent world below. The monk, cloaked in simple, tattered robes symbolizing humility and exposure to hypocrisy, raises his arms in surrender to a divine light breaking through dark storm clouds, representing faith and courage. In the foreground, subtle symbols of family (a distant home with warm lights) and patria (a Brazilian flag fluttering against the wind) stand resilient against encroaching shadows of tyranny: twisted vines representing corruption and globalism, ghostly figures embodying woke culture and persecution. The overall atmosphere blends hope and struggle, with golden rays of divine destiny piercing the chaos, in a realistic yet ethereal style like a Renaissance painting by Caravaggio, high detail, dramatic lighting, 4K resolution."

3 months ago

A serene yet defiant scene of a solitary monk viewed from behind, standing tall on a misty hilltop overlooking a turbulent world below. The monk, cloaked in simple, tattered robes symbolizing humility and exposure to hypocrisy, raises his arms in surrender to a divine light breaking through dark storm clouds, representing faith and courage. In the foreground, subtle symbols of family (a distant home with warm lights) and patria (a Brazilian flag fluttering against the wind) stand resilient against encroaching shadows of tyranny: twisted vines representing corruption and globalism, ghostly figures embodying woke culture and persecution. The overall atmosphere blends hope and struggle, with golden rays of divine destiny piercing the chaos, in a realistic yet ethereal style like a Renaissance painting by Caravaggio, high detail, dramatic lighting, 4K resolution."

2 months ago

A young male cleric in a dark gothic fantasy setting, with long blond hair, a lean and tall build, and a scarred face. He wears a weathered red cloak and simple monk-like robes. A black eyepatch covers his left eye. Around his neck hangs a glowing amber shard pendant with strange runes inside. His expression is serious and contemplative, suggesting both pain and determination. Oil painting style, semi-realistic, similar to official Dungeons & Dragons 5e artwork, dramatic warm lighting, dark muted background.

8 months ago

A medieval peasant woman standing outside a thatched wooden house during winter. She wears rough, layered clothing in dark browns and greys, a wool cloak, and a simple head covering. Her hands are red from the cold and she holds a basket of roots. Her expression is solemn and weary. The background shows a snow-covered village and pine trees. The painting is in the traditional oil painting style with fine brushstrokes, dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, muted tones, textured canvas, inspired by Petrus van Schendel and 18th-century Dutch realism. Realistic composition, dark fantasy tone, cinematic lighting, Baroque atmosphere.

8 months ago

A lone figure, deep in thought, stands at the edge of a cliff, overlooking a vast, serene ocean beneath a twilight sky. His attire is simple but dignified, with a hooded cloak that flutters slightly in the gentle breeze. In his hand, he holds an ancient, worn book, its pages open to an unreadable passage, symbolizing the tension between free will and divine omniscience. The soft, natural light of the fading day casts long shadows, while the horizon line blurs with the colors of dusk, reflecting the complexity of the question at hand. The scene is quiet, almost meditative, with the sound of distant waves crashing below. The image evokes a sense of solitude and reflection, where the weight of the philosophical struggle is felt in the air, and the figure's posture suggests both uncertainty and deep contemplation of humanity’s place in the vast, divinely-ordered universe.

8 months ago

A lone figure, deep in thought, stands at the edge of a cliff, overlooking a vast, serene ocean beneath a twilight sky. His attire is simple but dignified, with a hooded cloak that flutters slightly in the gentle breeze. In his hand, he holds an ancient, worn book, its pages open to an unreadable passage, symbolizing the tension between free will and divine omniscience. The soft, natural light of the fading day casts long shadows, while the horizon line blurs with the colors of dusk, reflecting the complexity of the question at hand. The scene is quiet, almost meditative, with the sound of distant waves crashing below. The image evokes a sense of solitude and reflection, where the weight of the philosophical struggle is felt in the air, and the figure's posture suggests both uncertainty and deep contemplation of humanity’s place in the vast, divinely-ordered universe.

8 months ago

A lone figure, deep in thought, stands at the edge of a cliff, overlooking a vast, serene ocean beneath a twilight sky. His attire is simple but dignified, with a hooded cloak that flutters slightly in the gentle breeze. In his hand, he holds an ancient, worn book, its pages open to an unreadable passage, symbolizing the tension between free will and divine omniscience. The soft, natural light of the fading day casts long shadows, while the horizon line blurs with the colors of dusk, reflecting the complexity of the question at hand. The scene is quiet, almost meditative, with the sound of distant waves crashing below. The image evokes a sense of solitude and reflection, where the weight of the philosophical struggle is felt in the air, and the figure's posture suggests both uncertainty and deep contemplation of humanity’s place in the vast, divinely-ordered universe.

3 months ago

Tika Waylan — Barmaid Turned Adventurer The Inn of the Last Home, hearthfire blazing. Tika steps forward mid-motion, frying pan in guard like a buckler. Curly dark-red hair, green eyes, and a lightly freckled nose; rosy cheeks flushed by the fire. A simple barmaid’s blouse under studded leather, utility belt with pouches, and a cloak thrown aside on a chair. Tankards blur in the foreground; sparks lift from the hearth; copper and wood textures are tactile and lived-in. Sweat sheen on her brow, flour dust on a sleeve, tiny scratches on the pan. Photorealistic, 28mm environmental portrait, warm color temperature, shallow DOF

3 months ago

Tika Waylan — Barmaid Turned Adventurer The Inn of the Last Home, hearthfire blazing. Tika steps forward mid-motion, frying pan in guard like a buckler. Curly dark-red hair, green eyes, and a lightly freckled nose; rosy cheeks flushed by the fire. A simple barmaid’s blouse under studded leather, utility belt with pouches, and a cloak thrown aside on a chair. Tankards blur in the foreground; sparks lift from the hearth; copper and wood textures are tactile and lived-in. Sweat sheen on her brow, flour dust on a sleeve, tiny scratches on the pan. Photorealistic, 28mm environmental portrait, warm color temperature, shallow DOF