#659 Portraits Reimagined: Breaking the Human Form
Creating Timeless Faces Through Modern AI Techniques
Ever wondered how to make portraits that are both abstract AND recognizable? This prompt creates the perfect balance between realism and abstraction #AIPortraits #SurrealArt
Hey there đŸ‘‹
Today, I’m sharing a technique that transforms familiar faces into surreal masterpieces, where human features sit between recognition and abstraction. I've been playing with this prompt for a while now, and each attempt seems to generate new blends of realistic detail with dreamlike distortion.
There’s something fascinating about how the AI interprets the relationship between human features and geometric abstraction – each face becomes a landscape of shapes that somehow retains its human essence. Speaking of which, let's dive into the specific prompts that make this possible.
The Prompts
Here's how to achieve these striking portraits.
Ethereal Youth: Beautiful Woman
A beautiful woman's face made of abstract shapes, surrealism, dark and light tones, detailed facial features, surreal style, high detail, ultra-high resolution, and the background is an oil painting with abstract patterns. The composition includes close-up shots of eyes, lips, nose, ears, neck, chest, shoulders, hands, arms, legs, feet, and body parts, in the style of an oil painting
Timeless Wisdom: Elder Portrait
An old woman's face made of abstract shapes, surrealism, dark and light tones, detailed facial features, surreal style, high detail, ultra-high resolution, and the background is an oil painting with abstract patterns. The composition includes close-up shots of eyes, lips, nose, ears, neck, chest, shoulders, hands, arms, legs, feet, and body parts, in the style of an oil painting
Starman Reimagined: Bowie Portrait
David Bowie's face made of abstract shapes, surrealism, dark and light tones, detailed facial features, surreal style, high detail, ultra-high resolution, and the background is an oil painting with abstract patterns. The composition includes close-up shots of eyes, lips, nose, ears, neck, chest, shoulders, hands, arms, legs, feet, and body parts, in the style of an oil painting
Prompt Breakdown
Let's break down the common style elements that make these work:
"abstract shapes"
This element creates the fundamental tension between recognition and abstraction. The AI interprets facial features as geometric forms while maintaining their essential character. The shapes serve as building blocks that construct the face without fully dissolving into pure abstraction.
"surreal style" + "dark and light tones"
The combination of surrealism with controlled tonal range creates depth and drama. The contrast between light and dark areas helps define the abstract shapes while maintaining the mysterious, dreamlike quality essential to surrealism.
"detailed facial features" + "high detail, ultra-high resolution"
These technical specifications ensure that even within the abstraction, we maintain a level of precision that makes the portraits compelling. The high resolution allows for intricate texturing that mimics traditional oil painting techniques.
"oil painting with abstract patterns"
The oil painting specification adds rich texture and depth, while the abstract patterns create a dynamic environment that complements rather than competes with the main subject.
Tweaks to Try
For the Beautiful Woman portrait:
Add "ethereal glow" or "prismatic light" to create a more luminous effect
Specify "Art Nouveau influences" for more flowing, decorative shapes
For the Elder Portrait:
Include "weathered texture" or "carved stone effect" to enhance the sense of age
Add "wisdom lines" or "time-worn patterns" to incorporate age as an artistic element
For the Bowie Portrait:
Specify "Ziggy Stardust era" or "Aladdin Sane makeup" for iconic Bowie elements
Add "cosmic patterns" or "stardust texture" to reference his space-themed work
General Adjustments:
Experiment with "fractured geometry" or "liquid shapes" to vary the abstract elements
Try different art movements like "cubist influence" or "expressionist style"
Adjust the balance with "70% abstract, 30% realistic" or vice versa
What Next?
Tomorrow, we'll explore how to create detailed alien skulls. Until then, keep pushing the boundaries between reality and abstraction!
Remember, in the world of AI art, every prompt is a starting point for your own creative journey.
Cheers
Andy