Vintage Swan Lake Background

I need a high-resolution digital background that feels both elegant and softly nostalgic. Picture a calm lake at dawn: two graceful swans gliding near the foreground, pastel mist rising off the water, and clusters of lotus flowers opening along the shoreline. The style should evoke a gentle vintage aesthetic—think subtle film-grain texture or faintly aged edges—while still looking fresh and refined.

The composition must balance negative space (for text overlay later) with enough visual interest across the scene. Soft pinks, muted aquas, and buttery creams should dominate the palette; please keep all tones firmly in the pastel range so the overall mood remains calm and romantic.

I’ll be using the artwork for print and digital, so deliver the final piece at least 5000 px wide in layered PSD or TIFF, with separate layers for background, swans, flowers, color grading, and any texture overlays. A flattened PNG for quick preview would help as well. If you primarily paint in Procreate or Illustrator, that’s fine—just export layered files compatible with Photoshop.

Once the first draft is ready, I’ll provide quick notes; a single revision round is all I anticipate. Looking forward to seeing how you blend vintage charm with a serene swan-filled lake in pastel hues.