Keep the exact same face and likeness as in the reference image, with 100% of the real facial structure preserved.
Preserve skull shape, bone structure, eye shape and distance, nose shape, lips and mouth shape, jawline, chin, cheekbones, ears, and overall face proportions exactly as in the photo.
Maintain the same gender, apparent age range, skin tone family, and ethnic characteristics from the reference person without stylizing or changing them.
Do not beautify, slim, de-age, feminize, masculinize, or otherwise alter the real facial identity in any way.
Keep the same hairstyle family from the photo: length, volume, general silhouette, hairline, parting, and curl/straightness pattern must remain consistent, only translated into watercolor linework and textures.
Core task – transformation
Transform the person from the photo into a charming watercolor portrait illustration, with a loose and expressive fashion-illustration feel.
Re-render the subject as if painted traditionally in watercolor with ink, while staying perfectly faithful to the original face, hairstyle type, and gender.
Style and medium
Charming watercolor illustration with a loose, expressive style. Emphasize visible brushstrokes, ink outlines, and subtle splashes of color.
Use delicate ink linework to define the figure and facial features, with soft watercolor washes layered on top.
Maintain a warm, inviting color palette, with gentle contrasts and a slightly desaturated, elegant look reminiscent of classic fashion illustrations.
The aesthetic should echo classic fashion illustration: elongated, stylish feeling while still grounded in honest realism of the real person’s face.
Background and composition
Use a minimalist, lightly sketched background so the focus stays firmly on the subject.
Suggest only a few loose lines or abstract shapes in the background, with faint watercolor blooms or splashes, avoiding any complex scenery or heavy detail.
Center the subject in a vertical portrait composition, framed from mid-torso or shoulders up, so the face is the clear focal point.
Mood and atmosphere
Convey a warm, inviting, slightly editorial mood, as if this were a page from a high-end fashion magazine illustration section.
The expression should match the expression in the original photo as closely as possible (same emotion, same general pose of head and gaze direction).
What to avoid
Do not change facial features, body type, or gender. No anime, caricature, 3D, or photorealistic styles.
No heavy graphic design elements, typography, or bold background patterns that distract from the portrait.
No text in the image.