# classic

Traditional Ligne Claire, balanced and timeless

## Style Guidelines

### Line Work
- Uniform, clean outlines with consistent weight (approximately 2px)
- No hatching or cross-hatching for shading
- Sharp, precise edges on all elements
- Black ink outlines on all figures and objects
- Shadows indicated through flat color areas, not line techniques

### Character Design
- Slightly stylized/cartoonish characters with realistic proportions
- Distinctive, recognizable facial features
- Expressive faces with clear emotions
- Period-appropriate clothing with attention to detail
- Consistent character appearance across panels

### Background Treatment
- Detailed, realistic backgrounds with architectural accuracy
- Period-specific props and technology
- Clear spatial depth and perspective
- Environmental storytelling through details
- Contrast between simplified characters and detailed backgrounds

## Color Palette

- Primary: Clean blue (#3182CE), red (#E53E3E), yellow (#ECC94B)
- Skin: Warm tan (#F7CFAE)
- Background: Light cream (#FFFAF0), sky blue (#BEE3F8)

## Color Approach
- Flat colors without gradients (true to Ligne Claire tradition)
- Limited palette per page for cohesion
- Colors support narrative mood
- Consistent lighting logic within scenes

## Quality Markers

A good Ligne Claire comic page exhibits:
- ✓ Clean, uniform line weight throughout
- ✓ Flat colors without gradients
- ✓ Detailed backgrounds, stylized characters
- ✓ Clear panel borders and reading flow
- ✓ Hand-drawn text style
- ✓ Period-appropriate details
- ✓ Expressive but consistent characters
- ✓ Proper perspective in environments

## Best For

Educational content, balanced narratives, biography comics