How to Create Custom Illustrations with Claude
Create custom illustrations using Claude and ToolRouter. AI-generated art in any style for your brand.
ToolGenerate ImageClaude makes building an illustration system a collaborative, multi-step process in the terminal. Generate initial concepts, refine individual elements with edit_image, and develop a cohesive illustration language across your entire product through iterative conversation. Claude remembers your style choices so every new illustration in the series stays visually consistent.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Generate Image tool:
- Describe your illustration: "Create a flat-style illustration of a team collaborating in a modern office"
- Claude generates the illustration using text_to_image
- Refine with edit_image: "Change the wall color to match our brand blue"
- Build a series: "Create 5 more illustrations in the same style for our onboarding flow"
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Generate Image tool
Generate a flat-style illustration of a person using a laptop with data visualizations floating around them. Use our brand colors: #2563EB blue and #F59E0B amber. Clean, modern SaaS aesthetic.
Tips
- Specify the exact illustration style (flat, isometric, watercolor, line art) for consistency
- Use edit_image to tweak colors and elements without regenerating from scratch
- Ask Claude to create an illustration system with consistent characters and style