How do I generate images in the Retro Graphic Cel-Shaded style?

Click "Generate in this style" and create a free Krea account. The Retro Graphic Cel-Shaded moodboard opens in Krea's image tool, where its reference images guide the style, palette, and composition of every prompt you write.

Can I use my own prompts with this moodboard?

Yes. A moodboard steers the aesthetic, not the subject. Prompt anything — portraits, products, landscapes, scenes — and the result comes out in the Retro Graphic Cel-Shaded style.

Is it free to generate Retro Graphic Cel-Shaded style images?

Yes. A free Krea account includes free daily credits for generating images. Paid plans unlock more compute, higher concurrency, and additional tools.

Can I create my own moodboards?

Yes. After signing up you can build moodboards from your own images or save ones you discover, then use them across Krea’s image tools.

Krea moodboard

Generate images in the Retro Graphic Cel-Shaded style

Use Krea 2 with the Retro Graphic Cel-Shaded moodboard to generate images in this style.

This aesthetic centers on the high-energy intersection of vintage 90s animation and bold, graphic comic book illustration. It thrives on a consistent, high-contrast palette of deep teal, vibrant red, and cream, utilizing clean ink outlines and flat cel shading to define its subjects. Whether portraying melancholic solitary figures or high-speed rally cars, the style maintains a sharp, nostalgic, and dynamic visual identity.