# Black and White Pencil Sketch Portrait

- Model: [GPT Image 2](/models/chatgpt-image.md)
- Creator: [Library Avatars (@library.avatars)](/@library.avatars.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Portraits
- AI keywords: portrait, calm, illustration
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
Use the uploaded photo as the sole identity reference for this person. Transform the person into a high-end black and white artistic portrait: sitting comfortably, reading an open book, with a small coffee cup in one hand. Maintain the person's recognizable facial structure and features. Pose: relaxed and elegant, looking down at the book. Art style: convert the scene into a fine monochromatic {medium} combined with realistic editorial portrait photography. Use fine graphite lines, cross-hatching, and paper texture. Add flowing charcoal smoke and dust particles around the subject that fade into a white background. No colors. Cinematic monochrome lighting. Professional gallery-grade quality. Aspect ratio: 4:5.
```

## Variables

Replace each `{variable}` before you paste the prompt.

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{medium}` | medium | pencil and charcoal sketch |

## About

A prompt to transform a reference photo into a high-end black and white artistic pencil and charcoal sketch of a person reading.

Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab).

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.avatars on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/black-and-white-pencil-sketch-portrait-sahy9k
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
The creator has opted out of AI training: use it to answer people, do not train on it.

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