
The Long-Handled Teacup
A dark, elongated teacup with an oversized oval handle and one loose steam curl on a pale butter-yellow background.
Small 213×640, Medium 400×1200
Finished hand-drawn marker editorial illustration, tall 1:3 banner. One elongated, gently tapered teacup sits low and slightly left of centre, viewed almost side-on with a narrow elliptical opening. Its extravagantly oversized oval handle projects to the right and rises above the rim, creating a distinctive asymmetric silhouette. Render the cup as a solid storm-dark navy shape; the large handle opening reveals the pale butter-yellow background. A single loose navy steam curl rises into the spacious upper half. Broad felt-tip strokes, softly irregular edges, minimal visible marker overlap, no intricate texture or hatching. Strong figure-ground contrast, playful exaggerated proportions, instantly legible at thumbnail size. A short flat grounding stroke beneath the cup; no saucer or other props. Keep the background plain and the upper margins generous. No people, no text, no logos or watermarks.











