Use the uploaded image as the exact face reference.
Preserve: bone structure, facial proportions, eye shape and color, nose, lips, jawline, and recognizable features.
Preserve: gender, age category, and overall hairstyle and hairline (only stylize with watercolor brushwork).
Do not change identity, ethnicity, or body type; it must clearly remain the same person.
Pose & Composition
Portrait or half‑body fantasy illustration with the subject as the clear focal point.
Cinematic, balanced composition with gentle leading lines created by brushstrokes and splashes.
Face turned in a natural, expressive pose, with readable anatomy and emotional expression.
Watercolor Style & Rendering
Traditional watercolor fantasy illustration on textured paper.
Flowing brushstrokes with splash effects and controlled edge bleed, as in real watercolor pigment pooling and granulation.
Balance between realism and abstraction: facial features stay accurate, while hair, clothing, and background can dissolve into expressive shapes.
Elegant blur effects and soft transitions between colors, avoiding harsh outlines.
Color Palette & Lighting
Earthy, natural color palette: muted greens, browns, warm skin tones, soft creams, and subtle accent colors.
Soft yet dramatic lighting, with highlights and shadows painted, not photorealistically rendered.
Atmospheric depth suggested through layered translucent washes and value contrast.
Textures & Atmosphere
Visible traditional painting textures: paper grain, pigment granulation, and subtle uneven edges.
Atmospheric depth created with overlapping transparent layers and misty, dreamlike background shapes.
Understated, tasteful aesthetics: no overly saturated neon colors unless very subtle accent.
Anatomy & Expression
Expressive, believable anatomy with correct proportions.
Emphasize expressive facial features and gesture while allowing clothing and environment to become more abstract.
Emotion should feel poetic and introspective, fitting a fine‑art fantasy illustration.
Output & Quality
Hand‑painted fine‑art look, not flat vector or digital cartoon.
High‑resolution, ultra‑detailed watercolor rendering suitable for print.
Overall style: cinematic fantasy illustration, premium art‑book quality.
Restrictions / Negative Instructions
Do not make the style photorealistic; avoid smooth 3D render look.
No anime, hard cel‑shading, comic‑book inking, or glossy digital effects.
Avoid low detail, blur from low resolution, overexposed whites, flat colors, or obvious AI artifacts.