# Editorial Sketch Portrait Illustration

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Posters (@library.posters)](/@library.posters.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Portraits, Illustration
- AI keywords: portrait, warm
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- Saves: 0
- Published: 2026-10-31
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- Page: https://promptclay.com/prompts/editorial-sketch-portrait-illustration-h2y1kp

## Prompt

```text
{art_style}, semi-realistic sketch style, fine ink linework, cross-hatching shading, textured pencil strokes, subtle watercolor wash, {colors}, warm tones, soft paper grain texture, vintage magazine illustration aesthetic, clean centered composition, minimal background with {background_element}, rough brush edges, natural skin texture rendering, soft shadow gradients, high detail facial features, artistic sketch-paint hybrid, modern retro illustration style, matte finish.
```

## Variables

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

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{art_style}` | art style | Hand-drawn editorial portrait illustration |
| `{colors}` | colors | muted earthy color palette |
| `{background_element}` | background element | bold geometric color block |

## About

An artistic editorial illustration prompt combining ink linework, watercolor wash, and geometric color blocks for a modern retro aesthetic.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.posters on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/editorial-sketch-portrait-illustration-h2y1kp
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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