Do you need a model for character illustration but are you frustrated that most models always default to anime characters? Do you seek a slight touch of realism but not too much? Do you want a model that can handle women and men alike? A model that is not NSFW-focused per sé but doesn't result in Barbie/Ken-like mutilations when you're in need of more skin?
After almost a year of experimenting with PDXL merges, I started experimenting with Illustrious. And now, low and behold:
AWESOME ILLUSTRIOUS
(a Stable Diffusion Illustrious model for quality character illustration enthusiasts)
Features:
Beautiful high quality illustrated characters
A more western comic-like style that differentiates from most Anime/Hentai/Manga models
A hand-picked blend of merged checkpoints and LORAs
Both SFW and NSFW supported
Variants:
2D: a version that combines semi-realistic appearance with that typical 2D aesthetic
SemiReal: a version for those who prefer more detail and more realism
Recommended settings
cfg 3-5 (low is more matte, high gives more detail and more gloss)
30-40 steps
Recommended scheduler:
Euler A for 2D
DPM++ 3M SDE for SemiReal
Normal scheduler for simple scenes, Beta scheduler for complex and detailed scenes
Works well for both txt2img and img2img
Keywords: artbook illustration, stylized digital art, cel shading, but not necessarily needed since v4
Tip: Don't use score words, it's not a pony model!
Description
It's been a while but I'm proud to present two brand new versions of Awesome Illustrious. In v4.0 SemiReal, you can expect the same style you were used to, but more refined. Spend less time on negative keywords and get more time to let your creativity do its thing!
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