Crimson Shadows in the Fog

Fog & Hatpins: A 1920s Crime Visual Style & Mood Guide Art Style: Gritty noir linework with heavy shadows, sharp contrasts, and cigarette-smoke textures. Color Palette: Muted sepia, slate gray, fog white, and blood-crimson accents. Occasional sickly gaslight yellow. Lighting: High-contrast chiaroscuro. Faces often half-lit, half-lost to shadow. Architecture: Heavy Edwardian interiors—ornate wood panels, tall windows, looming portraits. Atmosphere: Constant fog, rain-slick streets, drifting