Mice Heist
A cute lighthearted image to using Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Whisk, and Nano Banana to bring the image to life.
Hypothetical Client
A Cleaning Product Company or an Exterminator
Date
01/09/2025
The Hybrid Process
Subject
Hand drawn with Procreate
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No AI prompt was used in the creation of this image.
The artist created a piece of original artwork based on the theme of “Heist”.
Landscape
AI generated with Whisk
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An eye-level shot captures a modern kitchen island with a black granite countertop and a soft, ambient glow illuminating the surface, set against a blurred background of a living area. The island, positioned in the foreground, features a dark, almost black, granite countertop with a flecked or speckled pattern in lighter shades, catching the light from an unseen source above. The light creates a bright, soft reflection on the countertop, making the texture and specks more prominent in the center of the surface.
The edge of the countertop, also granite, descends vertically, suggesting a clean, minimalist design for the island itself, which appears to be a solid, dark mass beneath the counter. The left side of the countertop is closer to the viewer and slightly lower, angling upwards and to the right, which gives the impression of depth and perspective.
In the blurred background, the outlines of a living room or lounge area are discernible through what appears to be a wide, open doorway or a large archway. The dominant feature of the background is the darkness, with sparse lighting highlighting certain areas. Several framed pieces of art or mirrors hang on a far wall, their dark frames and contents indistinct due to the blur and low light. To the left, a large window or glass door allows a glimpse of the exterior, which is also dark, suggesting nighttime.
A few pieces of furniture, possibly sofas or chairs, are vaguely visible in the living area, upholstered in dark fabrics. The overall atmosphere of the image is sophisticated and moody, with a strong contrast between the well-lit countertop and the softly lit, dark background. The ceiling of the room in the background features recessed lighting, casting warm circles of light on the walls and furniture. The floors appear to be a dark wood or similarly toned material.
Style
AI generated with Whisk
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This image showcases a hyperrealistic, whimsical style, reminiscent of stop-motion animation or detailed felt craft. The medium appears to be digital rendering, meticulously mimicking tangible textures. The color palette is vibrant and warm, featuring rich reds and crisp whites against a soft, natural background of greens and muted browns.
The lighting is bright and even, suggesting a soft, diffused sunlight that creates subtle shadows and highlights, enhancing the three-dimensional quality of the subjects. There is a shallow depth of field, with the foreground and background gently blurred, effectively isolating the subjects and drawing the viewer's eye.
The nature of the generation leans towards a highly refined and detailed execution, where every fiber and surface texture is clearly defined. The visual characteristics include a slight fuzziness or softness around the edges of the subjects, giving them a tactile, handcrafted appearance. The overall impression is one of playful charm and endearing realism, achieved through careful attention to material rendering and lighting.
Post-Whisk Production
We quickly realized the AI was not going to be able to do a 1v1 recreation of the original drawing, we made changes that still captured the heart of the original intent. Through many iterations and small tweaks, both manually in Clip Studio Paint and artificially with Nano Banana, we were able to get a final product we were pleased with.