Ink-Wash Portrait with Cherry Blossoms

A striking ink-wash portrait featuring a man dressed in a black blazer and open white shirt. The composition is highlighted by explosive brush strokes and soft cherry blossom washes, all encapsulated on a pale rice-paper ground.

prompt

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

STYLE: an East Asian ink-wash poster - explosive black sumi-e brush strokes and splatter radiating behind the subject, soft cherry-blossom pink washes, a pale rice-paper ground, a faint grey ink skyline low in the background.

He sits centred and chest-up in an unbuttoned black blazer over an open white shirt, a fine chain at the throat, one hand resting under his chin with fingers together and countable, never across his face. Behind him ink strokes burst outward and a black bird crosses the upper field, well clear of his head. A stack of plain unlettered books at the lower edge. Vertical 4:5.

The face is rendered PHOTO-TRUE with real skin texture and clear catchlights - the one element exempt from the surrounding style, never simplified. High resolution, clean edges, no artefacts, no extra limbs or duplicated features. No lettering anywhere.

CHECK: the face must match the reference exactly.

This image was generated with AI.

About this look

The artwork showcases an East Asian ink-wash style with bold sumi-e brush strokes radiating behind the subject, creating a sense of energy and depth. The careful placement of the man, dressed elegantly in a blazer, is complemented by cherry blossom tones that infuse life into the background, while his photo-realistic face contrasts sharply against the fluid style surrounding him.

How to use this prompt

Provide a clear photo of the man whose face is to be matched, ensuring that all features such as the hairline and facial hair correspond exactly. The prompt emphasizes a high-resolution output with sharp edges and realistic skin texture, so a quality reference image is essential. Adjust any elements outside the face if necessary, focusing primarily on the background and overall composition to fit the ink-wash aesthetic.