Vector Grit

Full prompt

Use the uploaded image as the only facial and identity reference. Preserve the exact facial structure, proportions, skin tone, facial features, hairstyle, and facial hair. Do not beautify, smooth, alter, or stylize the subject's identity. Create a high-contrast GTA-style vector, cel-shaded portrait illustration with hard cell shading only. Use no gradients, soft rendering, or painterly effects. Composition and framing: medium close-up showing the head, shoulders, and upper chest; vertical portrait composition; subject perfectly centered; shoulders fully visible and balanced; top of the hair slightly cropped; subject fills 75–80% of the frame. Pose and expression: front-facing, direct eye contact, confident and intense but subtle and natural expression; slight natural tightening around the eyes and jaw; no head tilt or dynamic angle. Lighting: strong directional light from the top-left; left side brightly lit and right side in deep shadow; sharp shadows under the eyebrows, nose, cheekbones, jawline, and neck; high contrast with clear separation; no flat lighting. Style execution: use 3–5 distinct tone blocks per area; angular shadow shapes with no smooth blending; bold, clean outer outline around the entire subject to clearly separate the figure from the background; fine inner lines for skin folds, wrinkles, and hair strands. Facial detail: preserve natural skin texture, subtle under-eye folds, light forehead lines, and natural asymmetry. Do not smooth the face. Hair: match the reference image exactly, preserving the natural hairstyle, density, hairline, and texture. Do not add volume or stylize beyond the reference. Facial hair: match the reference image exactly. If clean-shaven, keep the subject clean-shaven; if stubble is present, keep it subtle; if a full beard is present, preserve its detailed, dense texture. Do not add or exaggerate facial hair. Clothing: simple black crew-neck T-shirt with visible folds and shading, not flat black. Background: clean white background with a bold mustard-yellow rough brushstroke behind the head. Use irregular edges and a slightly diagonal angle for contrast. Output: ultra-sharp edges, crisp vector finish, high contrast, no blur, no softness, and no missing outline.