Closed Mouth

In anime-style art, it appears as a straight line with a small notch or gap in the middle, which produces the impassive pose fans adore in peaceful character illustrations. It intensifies the air of mystery or icy detachment, especially in conjunction with twinkling eyes hinting at underlying emotions or flowing locks in dramatic poses, e.g., stoic heroes or meek waif-type characters with soft lighting. Designers use it sparingly to draw the eye to other notable features such as sharp facial contours or luscious highlights, thus emphasizing the aesthetic of character illustrations. The following images are wallpapers grouped by the prominence of this feature, from detailed realism in the manner of Studio Ghibli to sleek, high-tech renderings. Browse the image gallery below for inspiration for the next wallpaper.