The 25 illustration styles for your story
Nineteen can be picked in any story and six belong to the Club. Here are all 25, each with a real example.
The illustration style is not a filter applied at the end: it decides the atmosphere of the whole book. The same story in watercolour and in pixel art does not read the same, and is not remembered the same way.
There are 25 styles in the catalogue. 19 can be chosen in any story and 6 are exclusive to the Story of the Month Club. Below are all twenty-five with a real example of each, made with the same engine that will illustrate yours.
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Watercolor
3D Animation
Japanese Fantasy
Classic Tale
Moon Dreams
Comic
Digital illustration
Paper Cut-outs
Plush & Cotton
Colored pencil
Ink Safari
Block World
Flat design
Pop Art
Pixel Quest
Folk Art
Fantastic Photo · Club
Impressionist Oil · Club
Graphic Novel · Club
Urban Neon · Club
Shadow Theater
Oriental Ink
Coloring Page
Plasticine · Club
Felt · Club
In detail
| Style | How it looks | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Watercolor | Artistic style with soft, blurred strokes. Colors blend naturally, creating a watery and delicate effect. Ideal for tender and atmospheric stories. | Included in any story |
| 3D Animation | 3D animated movie style with volumetric lighting, smooth glossy surfaces. Rounded and expressive characters. Warm and charming atmosphere. | Included in any story |
| Japanese Fantasy | Japanese animation inspired, with warm palette and lush natural backgrounds. Characters with large expressive eyes. Magical and serene atmosphere. | Included in any story |
| Classic Tale | Classic fairy tale illustration with rich ornamental details. Golden lighting, lush forests and majestic settings. Timeless elegance. | Included in any story |
| Moon Dreams | Dreamy nighttime illustration with blue and purple tones, warm golden glowing accents. Soft moonlight, stars and fireflies. Perfect for bedtime stories. | Included in any story |
| Comic | Marked and defined lines, vibrant colors and clear contrasts. Dynamic and expressive style, perfect for action stories and exciting adventures. | Included in any story |
| Digital illustration | Contemporary style with smooth gradients, saturated colors and polished finish. Sharp and modern illustrations, perfect for current stories. | Included in any story |
| Paper Cut-outs | Collage style with layered colored paper shapes with visible textures. Craft aesthetic with torn and cut edges. Cheerful and tactile. | Included in any story |
| Plush & Cotton | Plush toy aesthetic with felt and wool textures. Characters like handmade stuffed animals with visible stitching. Cozy and tender. | Included in any story |
| Colored pencil | Hand-drawn with pencil texture, warm tones and artisanal appearance. Evokes warmth and closeness, ideal for classic and traditional stories. | Included in any story |
| Ink Safari | Black ink drawing with watercolor washes, detailed outlines with selective vivid color fills. Natural history book charm. | Included in any story |
| Block World | Voxel style where everything is made of colorful cubes. Plastic toy materials, isometric perspective. Fun and creative. | Included in any story |
| Flat design | Simple geometric shapes, flat colors without shadows or gradients, and clean compositions. Minimalist and modern style, ideal for educational stories. | Included in any story |
| Pop Art | Pop art comic style with thick outlines, halftone patterns and bright neon colors. Dynamic compositions with visual effects. High energy. | Included in any story |
| Pixel Quest | 16-bit pixel art with retro video game aesthetic. Visible square pixels, vibrant limited color palette. Nostalgic adventure. | Included in any story |
| Folk Art | Folk art illustration with decorative patterns and floral motifs. Flat colors with ornamental borders. Terracotta, cobalt blue and marigold yellow. | Included in any story |
| Fantastic Photo | Photorealistic fantasy scene with cinematic quality. Golden hour lighting, volumetric fog and light particles. Ultra detailed quality. | Story of the Month Club |
| Impressionist Oil | Impressionist oil painting with thick brush strokes and impasto texture. Vibrant complementary colors, dappled light through trees. Museum warmth. | Story of the Month Club |
| Graphic Novel | Graphic novel illustration with sophisticated cinematic framing. Realistic proportions, muted palette with vivid accents. Mature sequential art. | Story of the Month Club |
| Urban Neon | Neon-lit illustration with bright lights on dark backgrounds. Electric blue, hot pink and cyan. Urban nighttime with reflections. Futuristic aesthetic. | Story of the Month Club |
| Shadow Theater | Shadow puppet theater style with intricate black silhouettes on amber to red backgrounds. Ornate cut-out details. Dramatic mystery. | Included in any story |
| Oriental Ink | Oriental ink wash painting with expressive black ink strokes on white paper. Minimalist composition with intentional negative space. Zen atmosphere. | Included in any story |
| Coloring Page | Printable coloring page: black outlines only on a white background, simple sweet cartoon line art. Ready to print and color in. | Included in any story |
| Plasticine | Handmade plasticine clay figures with fingerprints, cracks and a matte lumpy texture. Playful naive stop-motion look with bright colors. | Story of the Month Club |
| Felt | Handcrafted felt illustration: characters and scenery made of cut-and-sewn felt with visible stitching and a soft fuzzy texture. Cozy, plush and handmade. | Story of the Month Club |
The 25 styles in the catalogue. 19 can be chosen in any story; the 6 marked as Club are exclusive to the subscription.
When you choose it
The style is picked in the wizard, before the illustrations are generated, and it applies to the whole book: cover, scenes and back cover. Every character keeps their appearance from one page to the next, whichever style you choose.
If you join and then leave
Access to the six Club styles is checked when you pick the style, not when the drawing happens. A story you started as a member keeps regenerating in its premium style even if you cancel: it is not left half finished.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change style halfway through the story?
Yes, as long as you have not closed the book. Changing it regenerates the illustrations in the new style, and those regenerations come out of the allowance of 10 that each story has.
What is the difference between the included styles and the Club ones?
None in quality or resolution. The 6 Club styles are the most expensive to produce and are reserved for the subscription; the other 19 are available in any story.
Is there a better style for very young children?
Watercolour, 3D Animation and Classic Storybook are the three most chosen for the youngest ages: gentle strokes and light colours. Colouring Page is a case apart, because it comes out in black and white to print and colour in at home.
Can I see the style before deciding?
Yes. Each style is shown with an example inside the wizard, and on this page you have all twenty-five together so you can compare them at a glance.
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