Pencil, sketch, portrait, man, monochrome

Prompt

Use the uploaded image as the ONLY facial reference with strict identity preservation. Create an ultra-realistic graphite pencil sketch showing only one half of the face, positioned slightly off-center with the rest naturally fading into a clean white background. Preserve the subject's exact facial structure, proportions, skin tone, lips, nose, eyelashes, and unique identity. The visible eye is gently closed, the lips are slightly parted, and the facial edges dissolve softly into the paper. The hair flows dramatically into elegant smoke-like wisps and airy graphite strands, extending upward and outward with graceful movement, blending seamlessly into the white space. Use ultra-fine pencil strokes, realistic graphite texture, smooth tonal gradients, delicate cross-hatching, and deep black values in the hair for strong contrast. Maintain a minimalist fine-art composition with abundant negative space, no background elements, no accessories, no text, no color, and no frame. The artwork should feel dreamy, ethereal, emotional, and unfinished in a refined gallery-quality style.

• Needs your photo: attach an image to the request — the prompt works with it.