Techniques

One line art

Drawing technique

One line art style, Midjourney V8.2, render 1 of 4
One line art style, Midjourney V8.2, render 2 of 4
One line art style, Midjourney V8.2, render 3 of 4
One line art style, Midjourney V8.2, render 4 of 4
One line art --v 8.2
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About

One line art is a drawing technique where an image is created using a single, continuous line without lifting the drawing instrument from the paper. This style emphasizes simplicity and fluidity, often capturing the essence of the subject with minimal detail. It has roots in modern art movements and is known for its elegant and expressive qualities.

Observations

Across all four renders, the style uses sparse black contour lines on a white ground to construct expressive, overlapping portrait figures. Faces and bodies are elongated and fragmented into flowing, surreal forms, with abundant negative space and little to no tonal modeling.

Look terms

Colours

Earlier versions

Similar styles

Pale Plate Topography style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
Mortarstroke style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
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Palmstep style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
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Linocut Geometry style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
Contournoir style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
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Peak Tessellation style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2