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+# woodcut
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+Rough lines and textures of woodcut prints. Raw, expressive, and powerful graphic reduction.
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+## Color Palette
+
+- Primary: Black ink on white/cream, or limited 2-color
+- Background: Paper grain texture of warm cream (#F0E8D8)
+- Accents: Single bold color (red, blue, or ochre) optional
+
+## Visual Elements
+
+- Thick, rough-edged black lines
+- Visible wood grain texture in background areas
+- High contrast—no midtones, only black and white
+- Gouged-out white areas creating negative space
+- Expressive, slightly irregular line quality
+- Bold, simplified forms with lost detail
+- Cross-hatching for shadow areas
+
+## Typography
+
+- Heavy slab serif or blackletter
+- Rough, hand-carved letterform quality
+- Bold weight only
+- Minimal text—let visuals dominate
+
+## Best For
+
+Historical and political content, environmental and nature topics, folk art themes, powerful single-message statements, cultural heritage