Minimal Black-and-White Editorial Line Art Character
Details
| Category | Illustration & Anime |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Input | Text only |
| Example generated with | GPT Image 2.5 |
| Recommended models | Seedream 5 Pro, Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2, Kolors |
| Original author | @azed_ai · Original post on X |
| Original model | nanobanana |
Why this prompt works
Four blanks (subject, outfit, action and expression) are all you edit, and the style block does the rest. The prompt asks for flat monochrome, simple shapes, a subtle hand-drawn wobble and an expressive posture, the visual language of productivity-app and newsletter illustrations. With 'a young woman in an oversized knit sweater watering a potted plant', our result is exactly that: solid black hair and plant leaves, a loose sweater outline and a small contented smile, with plenty of white space. Because the output is pure black on white, it converts cleanly to vector. Keep actions simple and visible, such as reading, carrying or stretching, because complex actions get muddled at this level of reduction.
How to adapt it
| Variable | What it changes | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| [subject] | who is drawn | young woman, old man with a cane, kid on a scooter |
| [outfit] | clothing | an oversized knit sweater, a raincoat |
| [doing action] | a single clear action | watering a potted plant, reading on a bench, carrying groceries |
| [facial expression] | mood | calm, content, surprised, focused |
Tips
- One simple action per image; two actions produce tangled limbs.
- Generate a series by keeping the outfit fixed and changing only the action.
- Trace the result into SVG for crisp use in apps and slides.
