#625 Faces Reimagined by AI
Cubist Portraits
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How to blend cubism, cartoons, and AI for stunning character portraits that break all the rules! 👁️
Hey there 👋
Today, we're diving into a fascinating prompt technique that transforms ordinary portraits into mind-bending cubist caricatures, blending the whimsical with the avant-garde. The results are playful and provocative, pushing the boundaries of traditional character design.
The art of caricature has always been about exaggeration and personality. Like a street artist who captures your essence with a few bold strokes, we're using AI to create portraits that sit somewhere between reality and abstraction.
What began as simple character portraits evolved into a mesmerizing fusion of styles. Combining vector art aesthetics with hyper-detailed elements created a unique tension that made each piece pop.
The Prompts
Here's how to achieve these striking portraits.
NB: Settings - Use your preferred AI art model with a 2:3 aspect ratio for best results.
The Modern Woman:
A cartoon caricature of a woman with green eyes, long hair, and very wide-open eyes in the style of cubist surrealistic, on a black background, with flat colors, simple shapes, as vector art, a 2D illustration, a 3D render, and hyper-detailed. --ar 2:3
The Classic Cowboy:
A cartoon caricature of a mean cowboy wearing a stetson, and very wide-open eyes in the style of cubist surrealistic, on a black background, with flat colors, simple shapes, as vector art, a 2D illustration, a 3D render, and hyper-detailed. --ar 2:3
The Fashionista Pup:
A cartoon caricature of a fashionable dog with red lips, long hair, and very wide-open eyes in the style of cubist surrealistic, on a black background, with flat colors, simple shapes, as vector art, a 2D illustration, a 3D render, and hyper-detailed. --ar 2:3
Prompt Breakdown
Let's break down the common style elements that make these work:
"cartoon caricature"
Sets the foundation for exaggerated features
Ensures a stylized rather than realistic approach
Creates immediate visual interest
"cubist surrealistic"
Fragments the subject in geometric planes
Adds multiple perspectives simultaneously
Creates dynamic visual tension
"flat colors, simple shapes"
Provides clean, bold visual elements
Balances the complex geometry
Makes the artwork more striking against the black background
"vector art, 2D illustration, 3D render"
Blends different artistic approaches
Creates depth through style contrasts
Adds technical variety to the final result
"hyper-detailed"
Balances the simplicity of flat colors
Adds intricate elements within the geometric shapes
Creates fascinating texture contrasts
Tweaks to Try:
For the Modern Woman:
Experiment with different hair colors for varied emotional impacts
Try alternative eye colors for different character vibes
Add geometric patterns in the background
For the Classic Cowboy:
Play with different hat styles and textures
Add western-themed geometric elements
Experiment with bold color schemes
For the Fashionista Pup:
Try different breed characteristics
Experiment with fashion accessories
Play with various hair (coat) styles and textures
General:
Adjust the balance between flat and detailed areas
Experiment with background colors beyond black
Try different aspect ratios for varied compositions
What Next?
Tomorrow we are exploring pensive moments. Until then, keep pushing the boundaries of cubist character design!
Cheers
Andy
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