semi realistic pencil sketch portrait of a man | matchlight art

Transform the uploaded reference photo [Upload Your Image] into a semi-realistic pencil sketch, preserving 100% of the subject’s facial features, expression, hair, eyes, nose, and mouth. Enhance realistic texture, subtle shading, and lighting effects, while maintaining the artistic feel of a hand-drawn sketch. Scene Description: The subject is holding a lit match to his lips, the small flame casting a warm orange glow on his face. • The soft light illuminates the contours of his skin and lips, creating striking contrast against the monochromatic pencil strokes. • Eyes reflect the flame softly, adding depth and subtle emotion. • Slightly tousled hair is highlighted by the flame, with individual strands visible in fine pencil detail. • His expression is calm and introspective, exuding mystery and serene intensity. Lighting & Contrast: • The warm flame serves as a key light, blending realism with artistic shading. • Shadows are softly rendered, emphasizing the face, lips, and hand. • Pencil textures should show natural grain and pressure variation, creating depth and tactile realism. Technical & Artistic Details: • Semi-realistic style, not fully photorealistic, balancing fine detail with expressive sketch lines. • Emphasize facial features, hair, and hand anatomy. • Monochromatic pencil tones with selective warm orange highlights from the flame. • Clean composition, focus on face and match, minimal background distractions. Signature: Add a discreet signature “@dayno_ai” in the bottom-right corner, using a color that contrasts naturally with the sketch — for example, a slightly darker or lighter tone than the background to remain visible but subtle.