# Hand-Drawn Charcoal Sketch Portrait

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Portraits (@library.portraits)](/@library.portraits.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Portraits
- AI keywords: portrait, illustration, warm, vintage
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
A vertical charcoal sketch of a {subject} and a warm, slight smile. He is wearing a {clothing}, and the portrait features soft, realistic shading with visible charcoal strokes that add depth and character. The background subtly suggests an artist’s studio, with blurred easels and sketches, creating a timeless, hand-drawn aesthetic on a light, slightly aged paper texture.
```

## Variables

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

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{subject}` | subject | handsome young man with wavy, dark hair |
| `{clothing}` | clothing | textured, dark sweater |

## About

A refined prompt for creating a vertical charcoal sketch portrait with a timeless hand-drawn aesthetic. It emphasizes visible charcoal strokes, realistic shading, and a blurred studio background.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.portraits on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/hand-drawn-charcoal-sketch-portrait-zf64yb
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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