Time to Rock

Finished editorial illustration, portrait 4:5. A miniature cut-black-paper scene viewed from a slightly elevated three-quarter angle: one older retiree reclines in a comically broad rocking chair, tiny head tilted back, long thin legs stretching diagonally toward the lower right in oversized slippers. A simple closed work briefcase is tucked beneath the seat, clearly set aside. Distinctive narrow torso, angular shoulders, one relaxed mitten-shaped hand on the armrest; no facial detail needed. Use cream negative-space openings to separate the limbs, chair rails and briefcase. Arrange the scene in the lower half, slightly left of centre, with ample empty cream space above. Matte black silhouettes, deliberately uneven hand-cut contours and broad hand-drawn marker edges. A single soft grounding shadow suggests a tabletop paper miniature. Simple shapes, playful asymmetry, legible at thumbnail size; no intricate texture. No text, logos or watermarks.