Shikishi — A Portrait Style LoRA for Illustrious XL

by Stars_of_the_ocean

Inspired by the iconic Shikishi artboards you’ll find at anime conventions, this LoRA captures that familiar bold, clean, and expressive style used in hand-drawn tributes, guest signings, and fandom art gifts.

Shikishi is optimized for portraits and excels at creating artwork that feels like it belongs on your wall after meeting your favorite mangaka. Whether you're aiming for a heartfelt sketch or a sharp, cel-style character close-up, this model brings that authentic aesthetic to life.

Model Info:

Base model: Illustrious XL (highly recommended)

Trigger word: fangift (optional — adds a subtle stylistic boost)

Best LoRA weight: 0.5 – 1.0 depending on prompt complexity and desired intensity

Sampling: DPM++ 2M Karras or Euler a

Steps: 30–40

CFG Scale: 7–9

What it does well:

Crisp, expressive portraits

Clean character framing, perfect for Shikishi-style compositions

Excellent line integrity and balanced contrast

Prompt Tips:

Try:

close-up portrait, soft shading, on white background,

upper body, sketchy lineart, cel-shading, expressive face,

If you’ve ever wanted your generations to look like they were signed and gifted by your favorite artist at a con, this is the vibe.

Enjoy — and tag me if you create something cool! 🌊