Graduation Keepsake Portrait

Real Plus Illustrated Graduation Watercolour

A graduation keepsake portrait featuring a man standing on college steps under a flowering tree, displayed in two styles. The top half is a real photograph, while the bottom half is a soft gouache illustration, both capturing his joyful moment on graduation day.

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 on stone college steps under a flowering tree in a graduation tuxedo over a cotton dhoti kurta, the cap held in one hand at his waist and never on his head, fingers countable, the other arm at his side. A wide delighted 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: We Made It in fine handwritten script beneath the illustration, spelled exactly W, e, space, M, a, d, e, space, I, t, with a small laurel flourish beside it, clear of every face and touching nothing. No other lettering anywhere.

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

This image was generated with AI.

About this look

Featuring a clean real photograph at the top, the keepsake portrait's unique duality is emphasized by the loose gouache illustration beneath. Both halves depict the man in a graduation tuxedo, capturing the same joyful expression and details accurately. The high-resolution photograph showcases his facial features authentically, while the illustrated half maintains the same proportions yet presents a simplified, artistic representation.

Ideal for celebrating a graduation, this artwork serves as a special keepsake that can be shared with family and friends. The combination of styles reflects both realism and artistry, making it perfect for personal displays or social media posts honoring academic achievements. It is a heartwarming reminder of a significant milestone, meant for proud graduates and their loved ones.

How to use this prompt

Submit a clear photograph of the man you want to feature, ensuring the face matches the detailed requirements. Specify the exact proportions desired for the illustration in the bottom half. Confirm that the environment reflects the graduation moment with stone steps and a flowering tree. A successful outcome will have the two halves seamlessly capturing the same joyful expression without any artifacts, with the outlined text elegantly placed below the illustration.