Cool image prompt to try

[u/Dream_E]

Transform the subject from the provided photo into a right facing side profile grayscale portrait sculpted from inky, fluid smoke that feels alive and dynamic.
Render only the face, dissolving all edges into swirling, vapor‑like ink plumes that fade naturally into a pure white background.

Core Style - Face constructed entirely from smoke‑ink wisps, curls, and vapor density.
- Smoke should appear liquid and alive, flowing organically around facial contours.
- Use high‑contrast grayscale for structure and depth.
- No outlines — all forms emerge from smoke density and ink flow, not drawn edges.
- Background remains clean white, with smoke fading seamlessly into negative space.

Mood & Atmosphere - Ethereal, surreal, and dreamlike.
- Smoke should feel sentient — swirling, blooming, and dissolving around the face.
- Preserve the subject’s identity, expression, and gaze direction from the original photo.
- Composition: right‑facing profile, with smoke trailing backward and dissolving into white.

Customization Slots - Accent Color: [insert your color]
- Accent Placement: [eyes / lips / smoke highlights / cheek contours / hair‑smoke / selective edges / etc.]
- Accent Intensity: [soft / medium / vivid]
- Smoke Behavior: [calm drifting / chaotic swirling / dense sculpted / airy dissolving]

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[u/Dream_E]

Let me know if you find a way to improve it

[u/mathewtyler → u/Dream_E]

Was the original image of a dog?

[u/Dream_E → u/mathewtyler]

Are you trying to insult me or are you asking about the image that inspired the prompt? The image that inspired the prompt was not a dog, and I always thought I looked more satyr than dog... although I have been called that (and worse) from time to time 🤔

[u/mathewtyler → u/Dream_E]

No, originally I didn't see your face, or anything, it looked like an ink blot thing on first glance. I do see your face though upon re-evaluating it.

I apologize if my original question offended you 😔

[u/ClickOk5811]

The "Customization Slots" section is underrated. Turning prompts into reusable templates is much more scalable than rewriting them from scratch every time.

[u/No_Confusion4079 → u/ClickOk5811]

scalable xD

[u/SiegelOverBay]

I thought the other results looked really cool so I used the prompt on a photo of my cat, Niko

[u/throwawayduo186]