Distorted Photocopied Portrait

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This artistic portrait presents a male figure meticulously recreated in a distorted photocopier style. The strong black-and-white contrasts, coupled with evident toner streaks, give it a vintage and gritty feel, while ensuring the subject's features remain sharply defined and distinct.

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.

IDEA: a portrait put through a photocopier several generations too many - harsh black-and-white, blown highlights, crushed blacks, toner streaks and banding down the sheet, a slight skew and a dark edge where the lid did not close.

GUARD: the face keeps its mid-tones: the eyes, brows, nose and mouth stay fully modelled and readable rather than collapsing to flat black or blank white. Toner streaks and banding fall across the background and clothing only, never across the face.

High resolution, clean edges, no artefacts, no duplicated or malformed features. Every face stays sharp and readable at full size. No lettering, numerals or logos anywhere - every label, margin and panel carries plain colour or texture only.

CHECK: every face in the image must match the reference exactly.

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About this look

The composition emphasizes the intense details of the man's face, adhering strictly to the reference's features, such as hairline and facial expression. The harsh black-and-white tones accentuate light and shadow, producing a dynamic interplay while the distinctive photocopier effect introduces a unique texture to the background and clothing, letting the face shine through amidst the chaotic presentation.

How to use this prompt

To create this artwork, provide a high-resolution image of the male subject that captures the necessary details of his facial features. Ensure the design specifies tones and textures correctly, focusing on stark contrasts without losing crucial mid-tones in the facial areas. A successful result emphasizes clarity and definition, while adding the distinct photocopy layers and avoids any clutter like texts or logos.