agent-skills/sn-infographic/references/styles/woodcut.md

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