Art

Generate Excalidraw hand-drawn visuals in a dark-mode aesthetic.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/robdtaylor/personal-ai-infrastructure --skill art-robdtaylor
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Skill: Art
Source: https://github.com/robdtaylor/personal-ai-infrastructure/tree/main/skills/Art
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robdtaylor/personal-ai-infrastructure --skill art-robdtaylor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires replicate, openai, @google/genai.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables rapid creation of Excalidraw hand-drawn visuals in a consistent dark-mode aesthetic for technical diagrams, editorial illustrations, and blog headers, reducing design time and ensuring branding alignment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Workflow routing: automatically selects between Technical diagrams, Editorial illustrations, and Comics workflows to generate visuals that fit the content.
  • Output management: guides image output to ~/Downloads for quick review before placement in projects.
  • Palette & style enforcement: applies a consistent Excalidraw hand-drawn aesthetic with a dark background, white lines, and selective color accents (PAI Blue and Cyan) for clarity.
  • Use Case: generate a 4-panel editorial comic or a 16:9 technical diagram that aligns with brand aesthetics.

Quick Start

Use the art skill to generate a 2K, 16:9 technical diagram with the Nano Banana Pro model.

Frequently Asked Questions about Art

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate Excalidraw-style hand-drawn visuals in dark-mode?

To generate Excalidraw hand-drawn visuals in dark-mode, this skill uses models like flux, nano-banana, and gpt-image-1 to create technical diagrams, editorial illustrations, and comics with white lines and selective color accents.

Can I use reference assets to generate editorial illustrations and technical diagrams?

Yes, you can use optional reference assets when generating editorial illustrations and technical diagrams. The workflow routing automatically adjusts the output based on your selected workflow type and provided reference materials.

What's the best way to create a 4-panel editorial comic with a consistent dark aesthetic?

The best way to create a 4-panel editorial comic with a consistent dark aesthetic is using the Comics workflow, which applies a dark background with PAI Blue and Cyan accents and outputs previews to ~/Downloads.

Do I need specific AI models to generate hand-drawn technical diagrams?

You need access to supported AI models like flux, nano-banana, nano-banana-pro, or gpt-image-1 to generate hand-drawn technical diagrams. These models are invoked through the CLI tool to enforce the Excalidraw aesthetic.

How does output management work for generated AI art previews?

Output management for generated AI art previews works by guiding image files directly to the ~/Downloads directory, allowing you to review the 2K or 16:9 visuals locally before final placement in your projects.

What aspect ratio and size options are supported for generating workflow visuals?

The skill supports generating workflow visuals with various size and aspect ratio options, including 2K resolution and 16:9 dimensions, specifically tailored for technical diagrams, editorial illustrations, and comics.