Color: The color palettes are soft and pastel, featuring muted and desaturated colors with a warm and gentle overall tone. Pinks, peaches, yellows, and muted greens and blues are common. The color choices create a harmonious and calming visual experience, emphasizing the gentle and approachable nature of the style.
Lighting: The lighting is soft, diffused, and naturalistic, often resembling gentle daylight or warm interior lighting. Shadows are soft and subtle, contributing to the overall sense of warmth and coziness. The lighting enhances the gentle and inviting atmosphere of the illustrations.
Design Technique: The styles emphasize painterly brushstrokes (digital or simulated), soft lines, and cute character designs with simplified features and expressive eyes. Compositions often depict cozy domestic scenes, children, animals, and still life arrangements. Japanese illustration style influences are evident in the color palettes, character designs, and compositional sensibilities. The styles convey a sense of gentle charm, cozy domesticity, and a sweet, approachable artistic style.