jrd_color_pencil — SDXL LoRA (Colored Pencil Illustration)

jrd_color_pencil is an SDXL LoRA that transforms any subject into a premium colored‑pencil illustration with soft shading, pastel tones, and a clean, realistic finish. It produces a hand‑drawn look while preserving natural facial structure, expressive eyes, and smooth gradients.

The LoRA works on multiple SDXL checkpoints, but its best performance is achieved with SDXL Base, using DDIM, 30 steps, CFG 7.5 for optimal clarity, texture, and color balance.

🎨 Visual Style

• Fine colored‑pencil texture with subtle grain.

• Soft pastel color palette with gentle transitions.

• Smooth skin rendering and delicate shading.

• Natural, expressive eyes and detailed hair.

• Velvety outlines without harsh edges.

• A balanced mix of realism and traditional illustration.

⚙️ Technical Behavior

• Recommended weight: 0.5 – 1.0

(below 0.5 the effect becomes faint; above 1.0 the style oversaturates).

• Best results with SDXL Base + DDIM (30 steps, CFG 7.5).

• Stable across other SDXL checkpoints as well.

• Does not distort composition or anatomy.

• Maintains original color harmony of the prompt.

• Works well for portraits, characters, objects, and close‑ups.