Long Way Round Keepsake

A unique double representation of a man standing with a bicycle, illustrated in two contrasting styles. The top half features a realistic photograph while the bottom showcases a simplified gouache drawing on cream paper, both capturing the same joyful moment.

prompt

FACE MATCH FIRST: the exact man in the attached photo - same hairline, brows, eye shape and spacing, nose, lips, jaw, cheeks, skin tone. Never beautify or slim the face.

STYLE: a two-part keepsake stacked vertically with no border between the halves. TOP HALF: a clean real photograph. BOTTOM HALF: the same moment redrawn as a flat gouache illustration on cream paper - looser, simplified, generous paper around it.

THE MOMENT, identical in both halves: He stands with a black roadster bicycle on a tamarind-lined lane in late afternoon, in a coral shirt and long indigo trousers. One hand on the handlebar, fingers countable, the other holding his trousers at the hip, a bright open smile.

FACE IN BOTH HALVES: in the photographic half the face is PHOTO-TRUE with real skin texture and clear catchlights. In the illustrated half it is simplified but drawn to the reference's exact proportions - same hairline, brow shape, eye size and spacing, nose, lips and jaw - unmistakably the same person, never a generic face. High resolution, clean edges, no artefacts.

One text only: Long Way Round in fine handwritten script beneath the illustration, spelled exactly L, o, n, g, space, W, a, y, space, R, o, u, n, d, with a small bicycle flourish beside it, clear of every face and touching nothing. No other lettering anywhere.

CHECK: the face must match the reference in both halves.

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About this look

The composition showcases a clean dichotomy between realism and artistic interpretation. The top half, a photographic representation, brings out the man's unique features with true-to-life skin texture and warmth in his smile, effectively capturing the essence of the moment. The bottom half transforms this snapshot into a flat gouache illustration, maintaining the proportions and essence while opting for a looser, more expressive style, complete with generous margins that add to its charm.

How to use this prompt

Suppliers must provide a clear reference photo of the man, ensuring facial features match precisely. The prompt dictates a dual representation - one as a photograph and another as a gouache illustration. Important details include ensuring the dimensions are suitable for a vertical format. If the illustration lacks likeness to the reference, refine the artistic specifics while retaining facial proportions.