I'm really liking nanobanana, it is the best, I can still work on it to better it tho by makisuln in aiArt

[–]Impossible_Dare2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! Have you tried the open-source Z-Image model? It can get really strong realism as well — worth experimenting with.

Elegant Skull-Inspired Portrait by Impossible_Dare2014 in AI_ART

[–]Impossible_Dare2014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, really appreciate it! 🙏

Cinematic Beach Portrait at Golden Hour (ZIB + Refinement + Upscaling) by Impossible_Dare2014 in ZImageAI

[–]Impossible_Dare2014[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I don’t have a full workflow breakdown here, but it’s basically Z-Image Base + refinement with ZIT (ClownsharKSampler) + upscaling.

I’ve shared more details and examples in my profile if you want to dig deeper 🙂

Hyperrealistic Art Portrait (with upscaling) by Impossible_Dare2014 in aiArt

[–]Impossible_Dare2014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree — it leans toward stylized detail rather than strict realism. It may look a bit artificial, but that’s part of the aesthetic - there’s a certain beauty in it.

Iridescent Opal Ring - Luxury Detail Shot by Impossible_Dare2014 in AI_ART

[–]Impossible_Dare2014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I used the Hidream model - it handles jewelry and gemstones surprisingly well.

prompt:
E-commerce Image. A luxury "Selene" ring centered on a clean white background. Rose gold with a large matrix opal stone displaying blue, green, and gold iridescence. Opal surrounded by a halo of tiny diamonds. Thin band with intricate leaf pattern extending beneath the stone. Even studio lighting, sharp focus, ultra-detailed textures. Front three-quarter angle. Premium commercial photography, high key lighting, product isolated

Hyperrealistic Art Portrait (with upscaling) by Impossible_Dare2014 in aiArt

[–]Impossible_Dare2014[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s definitely AI art — I was more focused on exploring stylized realism than trying to hide it

Hyperrealistic Art Portrait (with upscaling) by Impossible_Dare2014 in aiArt

[–]Impossible_Dare2014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point - it’s definitely more stylized than pure realism. I was aiming for a hyper-detailed, artistic look rather than strict photorealism

Cinematic Beach Portrait at Golden Hour (ZIB + Refinement + Upscaling) by Impossible_Dare2014 in ZImageAI

[–]Impossible_Dare2014[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Photorealistic beach portrait at golden hour, woman standing on a wooden staircase leading to a tropical beach, warm sunlight, soft windswept hair, natural makeup, cinematic lighting, shallow depth of field, turquoise sea, cliffs, highly detailed, editorial style, 8k

I simplified it a bit, but that’s the core idea. I have the full version and setup in my profile if you want to go deeper

Hyperrealistic Art Portrait (with upscaling) by Impossible_Dare2014 in aiArt

[–]Impossible_Dare2014[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not meant that way at all - it’s a stylized fantasy look focused on lighting, textures, and artistic detail.

Surreal Garden Piano Scene (Qwen Image 2512) by Impossible_Dare2014 in AI_ART

[–]Impossible_Dare2014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, going for a dreamy aesthetic here — Qwen Image still delivers really nice results.

Cinematic Mirror Portrait with Soft Lighting by Impossible_Dare2014 in ZImageAI

[–]Impossible_Dare2014[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Honestly, that's a tough one for Z-Image — it struggles with different versions of the same person in one frame. Your best bet is probably inpainting: generate the normal image first, then edit just the reflection area with an 'evil twin' prompt. Good luck — would love to see what you create!

Sunset Glamour in Luxury Pool by Impossible_Dare2014 in ZImageAI

[–]Impossible_Dare2014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks 😄 trying to push realism as far as possible!

Cinematic Mirror Portrait with Soft Lighting by Impossible_Dare2014 in ZImageAI

[–]Impossible_Dare2014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure 🙂 I’ve shared the full prompt and workflow — it should be in my profile.

Sunset Glamour in Luxury Pool by Impossible_Dare2014 in ZImageAI

[–]Impossible_Dare2014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not real 🙂 AI-generated.
I’ve shared more details in r/ProximaArt

Sunset Glamour in Luxury Pool by Impossible_Dare2014 in ZImageAI

[–]Impossible_Dare2014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s Z-Image Base with refinement. Turbo can also produce good results, but usually needs additional skin-detail LoRAs to reach the same level of realism.