Absinthe - Porcelain Semi-Realism (Anima Mix)
🍸 About This Model
Just like its namesake, Absinthe is designed to be smooth, intoxicating, and a deliberate departure from the harsh realities of sharp, drafted linework. Tuned specifically to generate soft-skinned, 2.5D semi-realism, this model produces a delicate, edgeless finish with a distinctly ethereal vibe.
Stepping away from heavy comic inking into the realm of soft, painted gradients is a massive technical shift. It requires rewiring how you perceive boundaries—much like mastering the seamless, smooth blends of oils on a canvas. Pushing through that stylistic bias is difficult, but it yields a visual "louche" effect here: the same way absinthe turns beautifully cloudy and seamless when mixed, this model diffuses harsh lines into perfect, porcelain gradients.
The Visual Notes
The Wormwood Mystique (Porcelain Textures): Prioritizes smooth, flawless skin gradients that feel soft and organic. It balances delicate skin textures without crossing into that artificial, glossy plastic territory.
Aromatic & Grounded (Neutral Faces): Steps away from the heavily exaggerated proportions of standard anime and typical Asian-leaning features common in Anima bases. Faces lean more western, offering a grounded, neutral structure beneath the surreal softness.
The Louche Effect (Edgeless Blending): Actively suppresses harsh comic-style lines and sharp contrast borders, maintaining a dreamy, semi-realistic atmosphere.
⚙️ Recommended Settings
Base: Anima (Circle Stone Labs)
Sampler:
Euler a SDEScheduler:
sgm_uniformSteps: 25 - 35
CFG Scale: 4.0 - 6.0
The example images where generated using Anima LLM LayerWise (FP32) Clip
https://civarchive.com/models/2673444/anima-uncensored-llmclip-new-int8
Description
This is by far my best work. I am really happy with the outcome. Enjoy and please share your generations♥
As always I will be gifting buzz to the best ones.
FAQ
Comments (4)
Wow! Wow! Really smooth and stunning, beautiful aesthetics. Love the style.
I am testing a bunch of checkpoints and realized a few of my favorites were all from the same creator (Jumpshot, Quartz). This one is definitely my #1 atm
I'm pretty sure I've tried every single realistic and semi-realistic Anima checkpoint by now and this one is by far my favorite. Extremely pleasing results without the uncanny plastic look you tend to get with other checkpoints.
This model is an underrated gem! The semi-realistic renders have such a unique, captivating aesthetic that perfectly matches my taste. Thank you so much for creating and sharing this!







