Paint a playful gouache illustration of a small…
Prompt
Paint a playful gouache illustration of a small black-and-white Boston terrier trotting from left to right while carrying an oversized bundle of flowers in its mouth. The bouquet should be intentionally much larger than the dog, creating a funny and charming imbalance. Change the flowers to large coral-red poppies, tiny white chamomile blossoms and several broad dark-green leaves. Let some stems extend far beyond the dog’s face, as though it has proudly stolen an entire bouquet from a garden. Use a muted pistachio-green background with no detailed scenery. Beneath the dog, add only a few short charcoal-gray brush marks suggesting ground and movement. The illustration should feel hand-painted: slightly irregular edges, dry-brush texture, visible pigment variations, simple flattened shapes and imperfect anatomy that adds personality. Avoid glossy digital rendering. Use strong but slightly faded colors inspired by mid-century picture books: tomato red, moss green, charcoal, cream and soft gray. No text, no border, no extra objects. Cheerful folk-art poster, childlike yet sophisticated.
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