# fantasy-animation

Whimsical hand-drawn animation style inspired by Ghibli/Disney

## Design Aesthetic

Charming hand-drawn animation aesthetic reminiscent of classic Disney, Studio Ghibli, or European storybook illustration. Soft, painterly textures with warm, inviting colors. Friendly characters, magical elements, and storybook feel. Enchanting, nostalgic, and emotionally engaging.

## Background

- Color: Soft Sky Blue (#E8F4FC) or Warm Cream (#FFF8E7)
- Texture: Subtle watercolor wash, soft brush strokes

## Color Palette

| Role | Color | Hex | Usage |
|------|-------|-----|-------|
| Background | Soft Sky Blue | #E8F4FC | Primary background |
| Alt Background | Warm Cream | #FFF8E7 | Secondary areas |
| Primary Text | Deep Forest | #2D5A3D | Headlines |
| Body Text | Warm Brown | #5D4E37 | Content |
| Accent 1 | Golden Yellow | #F4D03F | Magic, highlights |
| Accent 2 | Rose Pink | #E8A0BF | Warmth, charm |
| Accent 3 | Sage Green | #87A96B | Nature elements |
| Accent 4 | Sky Blue | #7EC8E3 | Air, water, dreams |
| Accent 5 | Coral | #F08080 | Emphasis, life |

## Visual Elements

- Central illustrated character (friendly, expressive)
- Small companion creatures (animals, magical beings)
- Storybook-style environment backgrounds
- Magical floating objects (books, orbs, sparkles)
- Decorative elements: stars, flowers, leaves
- Soft shadows and gentle highlights
- Layered depth with foreground/background

## Style Rules

### Do

- Create warm, inviting compositions
- Use soft edges and painterly textures
- Include charming character illustrations
- Add magical decorative touches
- Maintain storybook narrative feel

### Don't

- Use harsh geometric shapes
- Create dark or intimidating imagery
- Add photorealistic elements
- Use cold color palettes
- Make it look digital/computerized

## Best For

Educational content, children's articles, storytelling, creative topics, fantasy/gaming, inspirational pieces, family-friendly content
