Layla Barakat: Quiet Contemplation, A Velvet Whisper Unfurled
Stable Diffusion series
POSITIVE PROMPTS (Copy the following) Charcoal and graphite artfully depict a Lebanese-style young adult woman adorned with soft curls hairstyle, draped in a velvet gown, exhibiting a gentle frown, eyes cast downwards, head slightly inclined, peering at another in this enticing head profile portrait shot. Finely shaded, unveiling elaborate facial expressions, upholding a minimalistic yet expressive character, magnifying the eyes, enfolding a monochromatic theme, and accenting sleek contours, all as an embodiment of her captivating persona and emotions.
NEGATIVE PROMPTS (Copy the following) full body shot, light, vibrant, colorful, simplistic, minimalism, plain, simple, bokeh, blurry, blur, emotionless, boring, worst quality, low quality, normal quality, lowres, low details, oversaturated, undersaturated, overexposed, underexposed, grayscale, bw, bad photo, bad photography, bad art, watermark, signature, text font, username, error, logo, words, letters, digits, autograph, trademark, name, grainy, ugly, asymmetrical, poorly lit, bad shadow, draft, cropped, out of frame, cut off, censored, jpeg artifacts, out of focus, glitch, duplicate, nsfw, deformed, noisy, blurry, distorted, low contrast, dull, plain, modest, cleavage, asymmetrical eyes, signature, watermark, text, word, logo
(Note: Positive and negative prompts can instantly make you an AI drawing expert. Applicable to almost all AI drawing platforms and software that support input of positive and negative prompts. For example, all Stable Diffusion platforms, DreamStudio.ai, Craiyon.com, Leonardo.ai, etc.)
Midjourney v6 (Copy the following) /imagine prompt: This captivating close-up portrait, drawn in the style of charcoal and graphite, portrays a Lebanese young adult woman with soft curls hairstyle, clad in a traditional velvet gown. Her eyes gaze downward, expressing a subtle frown, while her head is slightly bent, as she engages with an unseen observer. With meticulous shading and detailed facial expressions, the artwork effectively conveys the depth and complexity of her emotions. By employing a minimalist yet expressive approach, it focuses on her entrancing eyes against a monochromatic backdrop and delicate outlines that echo her character and state of mind. The ambient, soft lighting throughout the composition intensifies the reflective ambiance of the close-up portrayal of her gently downturned visage., --ar 2:3 --v 6
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DALL-E 3 (Copy the following) This compelling portrait presents a young Lebanese woman adorned with soft curls framing her face. She wears a traditional velvet gown, embodying cultural grace. Her delicate frown, paired with downward-gazing eyes and a slightly inclined head, conveys a contemplative mood. The profile shot echoes iconic charcoal and graphite renderings, accentuating subtle shading and detailed facial expressions. By embracing a minimalist yet evocative approach, the artwork spotlights her soulful eyes, set against a monochromatic palette. The gentle contours of her visage reveal her unique personality and emotions, enhanced by the soothing ambient light that creates an introspective atmosphere. This intimate framing allows viewers to engage deeply with her pensive world.
(Note: Prompts for OpenAI DALL-E 3 also apply to any AI drawing platform that does not require entering negative prompt words, such as Microsoft Copilot Designer, Adobe Firefly, Canva.com, etc.)










