# Hyper-Expressive 3D Cartoon Portrait from Photo Reference

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Portraits (@library.portraits)](/@library.portraits.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Portraits, Photography, 3D render
- AI keywords: portrait, clay or toy, character
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- Saves: 0
- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
Convert the input photo into a hyper-expressive 3D cartoon portrait in the exact style of the provided reference image, faithfully preserving the real facial features of the original person, including skin tone, eyebrows, lips, nose shape, beard, and overall bone structure, while subtly exaggerating proportions for a stylized cartoon look; eyes should be large and expressive, slightly bulging for comedic impact, and the face must show {expression} with a dramatically open mouth, thick glossy lips, and strong emotional intensity; skin must be realistically textured with visible pores and facial hair; include detailed accessories matching the input photo such as earrings, bandanas, or chains; lighting should be sharp and cinematic, featuring a dramatic key light from the left, soft fill from the right, and subtle rim lighting; use a clean or gradient background to keep focus on the character; maintain strict anatomical accuracy within a Pixar–Illumination hybrid visual language; render in high resolution with a clay-style material finish; final image must be in vertical 3:4 portrait aspect ratio.
```

## Variables

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

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{expression}` | expression | surprise or shock |

## About

A prompt instructing the model to convert an input photo into a hyper-expressive 3D cartoon portrait in a Pixar-Illumination hybrid style, while faithfully preserving the subject's facial features and exaggerating proportions for comedic impact, requiring a reference image.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.portraits on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/hyper-expressive-3d-cartoon-portrait-from-photo-reference-1ej9qp
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
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- [3D Prompts](/3d-prompts.md): 3D prompts for AI images: clay renders, glossy figures, isometric scenes and toy-style characters (https://promptclay.com/3d-prompts)
- [AI Cartoon Prompts](/ai-cartoon-prompts.md): Cartoon prompts: turn photos into cartoons or create characters in Saturday-morning, comic and 3D styles (https://promptclay.com/ai-cartoon-prompts)
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