Description

Mountain Retro Illustration

1. Vintage Color Palette

• Warm and muted tones: burnt orange, mustard yellow, dusty blue, forest green, faded red

• Often uses a duotone or tritone color scheme

• Colors inspired by sunrises, sunsets, and aged paper prints

2. Flat or Layered Silhouettes

• Layered mountain ridges with gradient fade or hard edges

• Simplified tree lines, wildlife, and sun/moon shapes

• Clean vector or hand-drawn look

3. Textured Effects

• Grainy overlays or halftone patterns

• Faded edges to mimic screen printing or worn paper

• Optional distressed look for vintage authenticity

4. Minimalist Composition

• Balanced and centered layouts (poster-style)

• Emphasis on symmetry, negative space, and geometric forms

• Simple foreground-background hierarchy for readability

5. Typography (Optional)

• Retro fonts like serif block letters, slab types, or script

• Often includes location names, slogans, or elevation markers

• Type placement curved or boxed for badge-style design

6. Theme Versatility

• Suitable for national park posters, nature brand logos, album covers, and outdoor merch

• Works well in vector, screen print, or risograph styles

• Can be adapted for day/night, seasonal, or fantasy themes

7. Formats & Tools

• Created in: Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, Photoshop, Affinity Designer

• Delivered as: PNG, SVG, EPS, AI, or PSD

• Easily scalable for print and digital formats