# Detailed Graphite Pencil Sketch

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

```text
Using uploaded face as reference.
Detailed {medium} portrait of a {subject} resting his face on his hand, subtle charming smile, soft gaze, messy textured hair, light stubble beard, wearing a {clothing} with rolled-up sleeves, artistic charcoal line art, fine cross-hatching shading technique, hand-drawn pencil texture, monochrome black and white drawing, plain white paper background, highly detailed facial features, masterstroke pencil drawing, 8k resolution.
```

## Variables

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

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{medium}` | medium | graphite pencil sketch |
| `{subject}` | subject | handsome young man |
| `{clothing}` | clothing | casual unbuttoned collared shirt |

## About

A prompt for generating a hand-drawn graphite pencil sketch of a man, featuring fine cross-hatching and artistic charcoal textures.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.avatars on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/detailed-graphite-pencil-sketch-wydnsp
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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