Use the exact face and likeness from the reference/input photo only, keeping 100% of all real physical features unchanged. Preserve precisely the same skull and bone structure, eye shape and eye distance, nose shape and tip, mouth shape and lips, jawline definition, cheekbone height and shape, chin structure, ear shape and size, eyebrow shape and arch, hairline position and hairline shape, skin tone and skin texture. Do not alter, beautify, slim, age, de‑age, feminize, masculinize or change any facial proportions whatsoever. Every facial feature must remain exactly as shown in the reference image.
Preserve the exact hairstyle from the reference photo: same hair length measured precisely, same hair volume and density, same hair direction and flow, same hair color without any recolor or tone shift. Do not cut, layer, restyle, trim or modify the hairline. Only allow natural adaptation to the decorative illustration style without structural change.
Keep the same gender presentation and ethnicity as clearly shown in the reference image. Do not change body type, height, shoulder width, or body proportions. The final result must be unmistakably the same real person from the photograph, rendered in the specified surreal decorative illustration style.
Do not alter eye color, eye size, eye shape, eye spacing, or eye angle. Preserve the exact natural expression and gaze direction from the reference. Keep lips their natural color and shape. The face must be 100% recognizable as the same individual despite the ornamental styling and embossed effects.
MAIN PROMPT:
Create a surreal decorative illustration featuring the exact person from the uploaded reference photo, rendered with 100% facial and body fidelity. The composition should showcase sculpted, embossed textures and fluid ornamental details throughout, creating a three-dimensional tactile appearance despite being a two-dimensional illustration.
Blend Art Nouveau and steampunk artistic influences with contemporary digital painting technique. The subject's face should be rendered with meticulous detail and realism, maintaining all natural features from the reference image, while being surrounded by and integrated with elaborate decorative elements featuring smooth metallic surfaces, rounded sculptural forms, and deeply carved contours.
Design ornamental details to resemble the material qualities of ceramic, brass, copper, and enamel—surfaces that appear crafted with precision and care. Incorporate ornate flourishes: flowing botanical curves characteristic of Art Nouveau, mechanical gears and clockwork elements from steampunk aesthetic, and whimsical decorative motifs that swirl around the subject. The ornaments should appear as if hand-sculpted or carved in relief, with visible depth and dimensional shading that creates shadows and highlights suggesting actual three-dimensional form.
Apply rich muted color palette: warm browns, brass golds, deep reds, teals and blues, and soft gray atmospheric tones. The colors should feel sophisticated and restrained, avoiding bright or neon saturation. Use painterly gradients combined with high-detail relief shading to create the semi-3D, handcrafted aesthetic. The shading should emphasize the carved, embossed quality of ornamental elements while maintaining photorealistic facial rendering.
Render the composition as a dreamlike, whimsical scene with elegant curves and flowing lines. The overall aesthetic should feel like a vintage-modern fusion: classical ornamental design traditions combined with contemporary illustration sensibility. The finish should appear cinematic and polished, suitable for fine-art exhibition or high-end decorative publication.
Compose the portrait with the subject as the primary focal point, framed by ornamental elements rather than overwhelmed by them. Balance precise facial realism with artistic ornamentation, creating visual harmony between the human subject and decorative surroundings. The face should remain the most photorealistic element while the decorative elements gradually shift to more stylized, sculptural appearance.
FACIAL FEATURE PRESERVATION (100% FIDELITY):
Eye shape: Identical to reference (round, almond, hooded, deepset, etc.)
Eye distance: Exact spacing between pupils as in reference
Eye color: Preserve natural color without alteration or enhancement
Eye expression: Match the natural gaze direction and emotional intensity
Eyebrow shape: Same arch, thickness, height, position and natural expression
Nose: Exact shape, width, tip definition, bridge height, nostril size
Mouth: Identical lip shape, fullness, natural color and line definition
Jawline: Match definition level, angle, width and projection
Cheekbones: Preserve height, width, prominence and natural structure
Chin: Exact shape, size, projection and any dimple if present
Ears: Same size, shape, angle and position relative to head
Face shape: Oval, round, square, heart, oblong—preserve exactly
Skin tone: Natural complexion, unaltered by artistic elements
Skin texture: All visible pores, freckles, moles, scars, distinguishing marks preserved
Expression: Natural expression and emotional quality matching reference
Facial proportions: All ratios between features remain identical
Detail level: Photorealistic detail on face, contrasting with decorative surroundings
HAIR PRESERVATION (100% FIDELITY):
Length: Exact length measured from reference, maintained precisely
Volume: Same fullness and density throughout
Direction: Hair flow, wave pattern and movement exactly as reference
Color: No color shift, recolor, tone change or filter
Style: No cutting, layering, restyling, braiding or modification
Hairline: Preserve exact hairline position and shape
Texture: Natural texture visible in reference maintained
Shine/finish: Match natural hair appearance and light interaction
Parting: Same part placement and direction as reference
Bangs/fringe: Maintain exactly if present in reference
Integration: Hair should integrate naturally with ornamental elements
GENDER & BODY PRESERVATION:
Gender presentation: Maintain exact gender and appearance from reference
Body type: Preserve natural build and visible proportions
Visible upper body: Shoulders, neck, upper torso rendered naturally
Posture: Maintain natural posture and body alignment
Musculature: Render natural musculature as visible in reference
Clothing: Render as visible in composition, maintaining authenticity and style
EMBOSSED & SCULPTURAL TEXTURE SPECIFICATIONS:
Embossing technique: Deep relief shading creating three-dimensional appearance
Surface quality: Smooth, polished metallic appearance with organic curves
Carved contours: Visible carved lines and grooves suggesting craftsmanship
Shadow technique: Strategic shadows emphasizing sculptural depth
Highlight placement: Highlights following curved surfaces to enhance dimension
Material simulation: Surfaces appearing as ceramic, brass, copper, enamel
Layering: Multiple layers of ornamentation creating visual complexity
Organic flow: Fluid, curved lines rather than geometric rigidity
Tactile quality: Surfaces appearing touchable and materially authentic
Relief depth: Noticeable depth variation, some elements protruding from surface
ORNAMENTAL ELEMENT SPECIFICATIONS:
Art Nouveau influences: Flowing botanical curves, organic plant forms, nature-inspired motifs
Steampunk elements: Mechanical gears, clockwork components, industrial accents
Flourishes: Decorative swirls, spirals, and whimsical embellishments
Integration: Ornaments frame subject rather than overwhelming it
Symmetry: Balanced placement creating visual harmony
Complexity: Intricate detail without becoming chaotic
Carving style: Appears hand-sculpted with visible artisan technique
Material variety: Different surface finishes (polished metal, matte ceramic, etched details)
Movement: Dynamic flowing lines suggesting motion and energy
Positioning: Distributed around subject, enhancing rather than obscuring focal point
LIGHTING SETUP:
Primary key light: Warm light from upper left, creating gentle modeling on face and ornaments
Fill light: Softer secondary light from opposite direction, maintaining visibility in shadows
Accent light: Strategic accent light emphasizing sculptural form and carved details
Rim light: Subtle rim lighting separating subject from background
Relief light: Light specifically placed to emphasize embossed and carved textures
Shadow characteristics: Soft, graduated shadows showing form and depth
Atmospheric light: Warm ambient light creating vintage aesthetic
Overall intensity: Moderate to warm lighting, vintage-modern aesthetic
Color temperature: Warm, slightly golden tone enhancing brass and bronze qualities
Volumetric quality: Subtle atmospheric effects enhancing sculptural quality
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS:
Camera model: Professional fine-art illustration camera
Lens: 50mm-85mm equivalent (classic portrait perspective)
Aperture: f/2.0-f/2.8 (moderate depth of field, sharp face)
Focus: Tack-sharp on face and eyes, medium focus on ornaments
Color science: Warm vintage-modern color science
White balance: Custom white balance emphasizing warm brass and gold tones
Color space: Wide gamut (Adobe RGB) for rich muted colors
Rendering engine: Professional illustration software (Clip Studio Paint, Procreate) or 3D rendering (Unreal Engine, Blender, ZBrush simulation)
Resolution: 4K or 8K for detailed illustration
Output style: Fine-art decorative illustration with sculptural appearance
COMPOSITION & FRAMING:
Framing: Head to upper torso, centered or slightly off-center
Face position: Primary focal point, clearly visible and sharp
Subject size: Face occupies significant portion of frame
Ornamental frame: Decorative elements surround subject, framing composition
Background: Soft, atmospheric background allowing ornaments to stand out
Depth: Subject sharp and detailed, ornaments create dimensional layers
Balance: Subject and ornamentation balanced compositionally
Elegant curves: Flowing curved lines throughout composition
Symmetry: Generally balanced but not rigidly symmetrical
Negative space: Balanced with ornamental detail, not sparse
COLOR PALETTE (STRICT ADHERENCE):
Face: Natural skin tone from reference, unaltered
Eyes: Natural eye color from reference
Hair: Natural hair color from reference
Primary palette: Warm browns, brass golds, deep warm golds
Secondary palette: Deep reds, burgundy, warm copper tones
Accent palette: Teal blues, deep teals, muted blue-greens
Atmospheric: Soft grays, warm grays, subtle taupe
Metal simulation: Brass, bronze, copper, antique gold finishes
Shadows: Warm brown shadows, subtle cool undertones
Highlights: Pale gold, warm cream highlights
Overall feeling: Rich, muted, sophisticated, vintage
Saturation: Moderate to muted, not bright or neon
Warmth: Overall warm color temperature
ART NOUVEAU STYLE ELEMENTS:
Nature inspiration: Organic botanical forms, flowing plant curves
Line quality: Flowing, curved lines with elegant grace
Ornamentation: Decorative flourishes, ornate embellishments
Symmetry: Balanced asymmetry, flowing composition
Colors: Rich, muted palette typical of the period
Materiality: Precious materials suggested (bronze, enamel, ceramic)
Elegance: Refined, sophisticated aesthetic
Integration: Elements flowing naturally within composition
STEAMPUNK STYLE ELEMENTS:
Mechanical detail: Gears, cogs, clockwork components
Industrial influence: Metal rivets, mechanical joints, functional beauty
Victorian era fusion: Ornate meets mechanical
Material contrast: Metal against organic curves
Complexity: Intricate mechanical detail combined with artistry
Vintage-industrial: Classical mechanics with artistic interpretation
Energy: Dynamic mechanical elements suggesting motion
Integration: Mechanical elements enhance rather than dominate
POSITIVE PROMPT BLOCK:
Surreal decorative illustration. Sculpted embossed textures. Fluid ornamental details. Art Nouveau influences. Steampunk influences. Modern digital painting fusion. Smooth metallic surfaces. Rounded sculptural forms. Carved contours. Ceramic appearance. Brass appearance. Copper appearance. Enamel appearance. 100% facial recognition of reference person. Exact facial features preserved. Photorealistic face. Natural hairstyle and gender maintained. Hyper-detailed facial rendering. Rich muted color palette. Warm browns, brass golds, deep reds. Teal blues. Soft gray atmospherics. Painterly gradients. High-detail relief shading. Semi-3D appearance. Handcrafted aesthetic. Whimsical composition. Dreamlike quality. Elegant curves. Stylized realism. Cinematic vintage-modern fusion. Fine-art exhibition quality. Ornate flourishes. Botanical curves. Mechanical gears. Clockwork elements. Decorative motifs. Flowing lines. Sophisticated aesthetic. Polished finish. Professional illustration.
NEGATIVE PROMPT (COMPREHENSIVE BLOCK):
poor quality, low resolution, blurry, out of focus, JPEG artifacts, noise, excessive grain, overexposure, underexposure, desaturated colors, bad contrast, flat lighting, overly bright neon colors, oversaturated colors, undersaturated colors, strange eyes, asymmetrical eyes, changed eye color, changed eye shape, different eye size, eyes too large or too small, closed eyes, unfocused eyes, empty expression, different facial expression, angry expression, deformed teeth, distorted face, different face from reference, wrong facial structure, changed nose, changed mouth, changed jaw, changed cheekbones, wrong chin, changed ears, incorrect facial proportions, wrong face shape, changed bone structure, extra limbs, extra fingers, fused fingers, deformed hands, deformed feet, wrong head proportions, wrong body proportions, different gender presentation, feminized if male in reference, masculinized if female in reference, sexualized poses, adult content, violence, gore, blood, hate symbols, skin appearing plastic or waxy, artificial skin appearance, skin too smooth without pores, skin too shiny or too matte, unnatural skin color, skin tone shifted, skin blemishes added artificially, hair poorly rendered, changed hairstyle, recolored hair, hair cut or restyled, hairline modified, different hair length, different hair volume, different hair direction, hair texture changed, insufficient embossing (should be prominent), flat ornaments (should appear three-dimensional), no relief shading, no sculptural quality, ornaments appearing painted rather than carved, hard sharp ornamental edges (should be smooth and rounded), bright metallic appearance (should be muted), glossy finish instead of sophisticated matte, no material variation, all ornaments appearing identical, geometric rigid ornaments instead of flowing curves, insufficient Art Nouveau elements, insufficient steampunk elements, steampunk too dominant (should be balanced), gears too mechanical and industrial looking, ornaments obscuring face, face not sharp enough, face too soft, insufficient facial detail, ornaments sharper than face (should be reverse), ornaments too large or overwhelming, sparse ornamentation (should be rich and detailed), no depth perception, flat composition, background too bright or distracting, background competing with subject, harsh shadows instead of soft, shadows lacking color variation, inconsistent lighting, multiple conflicting light sources, wrong color palette (not warm browns and golds), too cool color temperature, insufficient teal accents, excessive primary colors, neon colors present, bright red instead of deep burgundy, bright blue instead of muted teal, color banding, posterized appearance, pixelation, aliasing artifacts, chromatic aberration unintended, halos around subject, visible compression artifacts, incomplete rendering, visible seams or layer blending, floating objects unintended, editing marks visible, unfinished appearance, low fidelity face rendering, amateur illustration, photo-realistic throughout (should contrast realism with ornamentation), overly digital appearance, 3D model visible, video game appearance, cartoon or comic style, watercolor painting, oil painting, acrylic appearance, pencil sketch, CGI without artistic interpretation, plastic appearance, metal appearing too shiny or chrome-like, no vintage aesthetic, too modern appearance, no cinematic quality, too clinical or sterile, insufficient whimsy, no dreamlike quality, rigid and formal composition, harsh geometric elements, angular lines instead of curves, steampunk appearing forced or inorganic, Art Nouveau elements appearing generic, lack of individual artistic style, visible mesh or polygons, uncanny valley effect, anatomy wrong, hands poorly rendered if visible, neck wrong proportion, shoulders wrong proportion, posture unnatural, expression not matching reference, eye gaze direction wrong,