# Gritty urban pencil sketch portrait

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Comics (@library.comics)](/@library.comics.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Portraits
- AI keywords: portrait, illustration, moody
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- Published: 2026-10-31
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## Prompt

```text
This pencil sketch depicts a {subject} leaning against a {background} in a narrow, gritty alleyway. She is dressed in a leather jacket, a striped shirt, and a beanie, holding a cigarette as wisps of smoke curl into the air. The scene is detailed with urban elements like a drainage pipe, graffiti, and trash cans, creating a moody, contemplative atmosphere through fine cross-hatching and textured shading.
```

## Variables

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

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{subject}` | subject | young woman |
| `{background}` | background | brick wall |

## About

A detailed pencil sketch of a young woman leaning against a brick wall in a gritty alleyway, featuring cross-hatching and urban textures.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.comics on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/gritty-urban-pencil-sketch-portrait-p9ghk5
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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