Drawing · AI image style

Sumi Gesture

Variable black-ink strokes, dry-brush breaks, and open paper reduce the scene to its essential energy.

  • sumi ink
  • brush gesture
  • negative space
Create with Sumi Gesture

Start with a photo, an idea, or both. Sign in to generate.

Border collie shaking water beside a river in the Sumi Gesture style
Border collie shaking water beside a river in the Sumi Gesture style

Works well with

Expressive portraits, animals, motion, tools, and landscapes with one dominant silhouette or gesture.

Choose another look for

Busy group scenes, multicolored products, or photographs that need every background detail retained.

Make it your own

Open Sumi Gesture, upload a photo to restyle or describe the image you want, then generate and review your result. Add a photo and a prompt together when you want to guide both the subject and the scene.

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