# Poetic Minimal Illustration Template

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Art (@library.art)](/@library.art.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Illustration
- AI keywords: calm, animal, minimal
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
Create a minimal, poetic illustration of a {subject}, shown from {framing}.

The subject is {emotion}, with clear facial details and soft, natural expressions.
Introduce one subtle surreal element [unexpected object / scale shift / visual metaphor] that reflects their inner world.

Use clean shapes, limited color palette, gentle lighting, and a calm background. The mood should feel introspective, cinematic, and quietly emotional.
```

## Variables

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

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{subject}` | subject | young woman |
| `{framing}` | framing | close-up |
| `{emotion}` | emotion | contemplative |

## About

A template prompt for creating a minimal, poetic illustration of a subject in a specific emotional state, requiring the introduction of one subtle surreal element to reflect their inner world, using a limited color palette and cinematic mood.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.art on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/poetic-minimal-illustration-template-hq40gb
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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