Kolors IP-Adapter: 6 Avatar Styles From One Photo
IP-Adapter style transfer can keep a subject consistent while pushing the output into very different looks. This post takes one portrait and runs six style prompts through Kolors IP-Adapter.
Model link
Base image (input)
Test setup
- Size: 1024×1024
- Steps: 30
- Guidance scale: 3.5
- Negative prompt: “bad, blurry, watermark”
Style 1: Shinkai-inspired anime avatar
This style usually works best when the prompt emphasizes lighting and background mood, not extra props. Keep it simple to preserve identity.
Style 2: 3D animation look
3D prompts often change facial proportions. If you want a closer match, add “keep face shape unchanged” and reduce stylization words.
Style 3: Renaissance oil painting
This style benefits from texture keywords (canvas, brushwork). It can preserve pose while changing material and color grading.
Style 4: Cyberpunk portrait
Neon prompts push strong rim lights and saturated colors. Mention one clear environment cue (wet street bokeh) and let the model fill the rest.
Style 5: Film noir black-and-white
Noir style is a good test for lighting control. If it looks flat, add “hard shadows” and “single key light”.
Style 6: Flat vector avatar
Vector prompts work best when you ask for limited colors and clean lines. If it becomes too painterly, remove extra realism words.
Quick takeaways
| Goal | What to write in the prompt | Common failure |
|---|---|---|
| Keep identity stable | Keep prompt short and style-focused | Too many props change the face |
| Strong lighting changes | Key light direction + contrast words | Flat lighting when prompt is vague |
| Clean vector look | Limited palette + clean lines | Painterly texture sneaks in |
