dreamy

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His dreamy scenes, heavy with craquelure thanks to the specific paints he uses, are built up with multiple layers of paints.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The completely alfresco restaurant is adorned with picnic tables spread across two levels and dreamy string lights.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

He wrote songs for the soundtrack that complement Trevor Jones’ score, including a dreamy ballad, “As the World Falls Down,” that critics frequently list as one of his best songs.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

A dreamy conflation of 1970s soft rock and 80s new wave hooks, it was heralded by the smash hit As It Was, and was showered with awards.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Her feet barely brushed the ground, and when she jumped, her body moved through the air in a slow, dreamy fashion.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer