Pop art

Pop Art Sticker Maker

The pop art style takes its look from 1960s comics and advertising: halftone dots, bold primary colors and thick outlines. Images are flat, loud and graphic, with a sense of humor about everyday objects.

Describe the subject, add a short caption such as an exclamation, and PiCraft makes the artwork with a white die-cut border on a transparent background.

This is the Pop art style of the Sticker Maker. The form on this page opens with it already selected.

Pop art examples

Pop art sticker of a pizza slice in sunglasses giving a thumbs up, with the words “Pizza time”

Pop art sticker of a red lipstick with stars and a speech bubble reading “Bold”

Who the Pop art style suits

Food and everyday-object stickers

A pizza slice in sunglasses or a lipstick with stars turn ordinary things into icons.

Bold slogans and speech bubbles

The comic look pairs well with a short word in a speech bubble.

Cafés, shops and zines

The graphic style prints well in few colors, which suits small-run merchandise.

Getting the best Pop art result

1
Choose a single hero object
Pop art works through simplification. One pizza slice or one lipstick reads better than a full table of food.
2
Use an exclamation
"Pizza time" or "Bold" suits the comic voice. Keep the text to a few words.
3
Expect strong colors
Primary reds, blues and yellows carry the style. Print one test, because saturated colors can shift between printers.
4
Do not copy specific artworks
The style is inspired by the pop art era. Do not ask for a specific famous painting, because you cannot reuse protected artwork.

Ideas to try

Subject: "A pizza slice wearing sunglasses and giving a thumbs up", text: "Pizza time"
Subject: "A red lipstick with stars and a speech bubble", text: "Bold"
Subject: "A cartoon sneaker with halftone dots and speed lines"
Subject: "A wide-eyed cat with a speech bubble", text: "Meow!"

What you download

Every design from the Sticker Maker comes with the files for the job, whichever style you choose:

Transparent PNG 2048×2048
Print PNG 3×3 in, 300 DPI

Questions about the Pop art style

Are the halftone dots always visible?+

Usually, since they are part of the style. At very small print sizes, dots may blend together.

Is pop art good for T-shirts too?+

Yes, the graphic look suits shirts. The T-shirt design maker has its own set of styles and exports a large 15×18 in print file.

Can I use brand names in the subject?+

Avoid brand names and trademarked characters, since you are responsible for what you sell.

How do I get a vinyl cut?+

The transparent edge acts as a cut path in a cutting machine. Read how to prepare sticker artwork for the steps.

What size should I print?+

2–3 inch stickers are the most common. The 3×3 in file is ready at 300 DPI, and you can scale it down in your print software for smaller stickers. Print one test to check that the halftone dots stay distinct at the size you choose.