# woodcut

Rough lines and textures of woodcut prints. Raw, expressive, and powerful graphic reduction.

## 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