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Illustrious Realism by klaabu - V1.0 + VAE

klaabu
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8/22/2025
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4:03:01 AM
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Young blonde-haired girl with blue eyes wearing hoop earrings and a black sleeveless shirt taking a casual selfie indoors.

Recommended Prompts

masterpiece,best quality,ultra-detailed,realistic skin,intricate details,highres

Masterpiece, best quality, 18 year old, amazing quality, sexy face, instagram model, beautiful face, from side, breast focus, realistic skin, big breasts, bikini panties, highly detailed skin, skinny, brown long hair

Recommended Negative Prompts

low quality,worst quality,blurry,(deformed:1.3),extra fingers,cartoon,3d,anime,bad anatomy

Bad quality, low quality, ass focus, view back

Recommended Parameters

samplers

Dpm++ 2M Karras, DPM++ SDE, DPM++ SDE Karras

steps

20 - 35

cfg

3 - 6.5

resolution

832x1216, 1536x2048, 1024x1536, 832x1216

vae

sdxl_vae - 1.0, sdxl_vae.safetensors, fixFP16ErrorsSDXLLowerMemoryUse_v10.safetensors

other models

Illustrious_Realism_by_Klaabu_v1.0 (85b0a59290), puffy_tit_alpha1.5_rank2_noxattn_225steps (db90b71a9603), glitch3_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_300steps (c03e5a976c99), Add_Details_v1.2 (e5a0bfd443a5), Goldie_Rae_v1_PONY (e64cf0f28b00), amateur2_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_450steps (ecbae4815a50), polaroid_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_200steps (02497e0e0f19), skin2_na_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_600steps (67610101237e), sl_2_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_last (9e631eccdbc1), glitch3_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_550steps (140f36209f61), Dramatic Lighting Slider (c7fc2cd4c9ee), glitch3_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_150steps (ff7ab22fd04c), Goldie_Rae_v1.1_PONY (9663b2f5b00e), skin3_na_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_100steps (b0413fc5fb9f), ILXL_klaabu_Big+1.4 (f5083205b1), glitch1_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_250steps (29f21c20759c)

Tips

Use Illustrious-style prompting with clean, natural phrasing and descriptive realism.

Avoid stylised scoring systems like Pony for best results.

The model works smoothly with compatible LoRAs, including SDXL LoRAs, Illustrious variants, and Pony.

Share your generations to help improve future versions and support the creator.

Version Highlights

This version includes baked in VAE

Creator Sponsors

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Illustrious Realism by klaabu

For on-site generation use -

Dpm++ 2M Karras

CFG:5-6.5

Steps 25-35

sdxl_vae.safetensor

On-site V1.0 now has VAE baked in

For local generation use -

DPM++ SDE

CFG: 3-4.5

Steps 25-35

sdxl_vae.safetensor

A cinematic fine-tuned model for high-detail, character-rich realism

"Illustrious Realism by klaabu" is a high-fidelity model fine-tuned on top of the Illustrious framework, enhanced for realism, texture depth, and stronger control over nuanced facial and body features. It has been tuned to preserve the cinematic essence of Illustrious while elevating clarity and dynamic lighting.

Native Resolution Range:

Outputs cleanly from 832×1216 up to 1536×2048, ideal for both portraits and full-body shots.

Recommended Inference Settings:

Sampler: DPM++ SDE Karras
CFG: 4.0
Steps: 20
Clip Skip: 1

Prompting Style:

For best results, use Illustrious-style prompting — avoid stylised scoring systems like Pony. The model performs best with clean, natural phrasing and descriptive realism.

Suggested Positive Tags:

masterpiece, best quality, ultra-detailed, realistic skin, intricate details, highres,

Recommended Negatives:

low quality, worst quality, blurry, (deformed:1.3), extra fingers, cartoon, 3d, anime, bad anatomy

Character Handling:

The model handles a wide range of character likenesses including many known to Illustrious. It works smoothly with compatible LoRAs — including SDXL LoRAs, Illustrious variants, and Pony.

Illustrious Realism is crafted for users seeking high-end realism with expressive tone, dynamic lighting, and compatibility with advanced prompting techniques — all within a flexible resolution range.

Please support my work

If you like what you see, share your generations and give the model some buzz. Seeing your images helps improve future versions and keeps the project going.

Contributor

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Model Details

Model type

Checkpoint

Base model

Illustrious

Model version

V1.0 + VAE

Model hash

55b1634b47

Creator

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klaabu

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Images by Illustrious Realism by klaabu - V1.0 + VAE

Young blonde-haired girl with blue eyes wearing hoop earrings and a black sleeveless shirt taking a casual selfie indoors.

3d Images

Close-up photorealistic portrait of a stylish hipster girl with dark makeup, defined jawline, and an alluring necklace.
3D realistic image of Tifa Lockhart sitting with one leg up wearing a white sports bra and black sweatpants, showing shiny skin and sweat on a simple white background.
A highly detailed turtle wearing a jetpack, flying above a vibrant city canal surrounded by colorful buildings under a blue sky.
A vibrant yellow classic car speeding on a wet urban street with a large explosion in the background under a cloudy sky.
Loona from Helluva Boss sitting in a gaming chair with sad big red eyes, holding a flaming sign saying 'Need Buzz to generate more Loona' inside a gaming room.
Compact futuristic bedroom with metallic and industrial design, featuring a messy bed near a large panoramic window overlooking a neon-lit cyberpunk city skyline at night.
A photorealistic image of a stylish woman in a striking red dress and sunglasses, standing confidently in an airport terminal surrounded by a towering, chaotic pile of colorful suitcases on a baggage cart.
A realistic 3D moth girl with split black and white hair, wide red eyes, and an awestruck expression with drool, leaning over a glowing light bulb on a wooden table.
A 3D rendered medieval female arbalist with braided brown hair, brown eyes, wearing light brown medieval clothing and leather armor, holding a crossbow with a serious sideways glance.
3D digital art of a yellow cat pirate with bright blue eyes, a large navy pirate hat adorned with a skull emblem, a detailed navy cape fastened by gold chains, and a brown coat standing confidently against a stained glass window background.

base model Images

Photorealistic scene of undead characters including zombies and skeletons walking through a spooky cemetery illuminated by glowing jack-o'-lanterns under a dark, ominous sky.

digital art Images

Chibi girl with black hair wearing blue overalls and a red hat stands in a surreal pink tree forest with a black cat on her shoulder.
Digital art of a Scandinavian woman with long ash-blonde hair holding a cup in a cozy hygge-style living room with warm natural light and minimalist Nordic decor.
A cyberpunk girl with dark hair wearing pink neon glasses and headphones around her neck, sitting in front of retro computer consoles with green glowing screen and purple-blue neon lights.
Male figure with wavy blue hair wearing a half chrome, half gold skull mask, metallic collar, red velvet shirt and sparkling chains under dramatic lighting.
A surreal rabbit character with black and orange markings stands on a tree stump in a dark fantasy forest with sunlight rays and a mysterious atmosphere.
Black and white digital illustration of a large raven perched on a security camera placed on a jagged rock, blending natural bird features with surveillance technology.
Close-up of a person wearing glowing headphones with a vivid reflection of 90s video games and childhood cartoons in the visor, bathed in warm golden and cool blue light.
Close-up digital portrait of a cyberpunk girl with neon yellow and purple hair, multiple tattoos and piercings, wearing a black leather jacket and fishnet top, with vibrant neon background.
A digital art depiction of a futuristic cityscape with towering industrial buildings, glowing blue lights, and a misty, moody atmosphere.
Digital art of a lush green meadow surrounded by dense foliage with dramatic sunlight streaming through the trees and scattered small white flowers.

fantasy art Images

Surreal digital painting of a beach at sunset with two figures standing on a rocky shoreline, surrounded by futuristic towering spires and a large glowing sun.
A graceful ethereal woman in a flowing white gown stands beside a surreal blue tree under a glowing full moon, with gold accents swirling around them in a mystical night sky.
A serene neoclassical architectural scene featuring large stone columns, a grand archway, Renaissance-style buildings, and calm water reflecting the classical structures under a blue sky.
A spiraling staircase with ancient and futuristic textures leads upwards through a glowing portal into a surreal landscape featuring waterfalls and floating structures under a colorful vortex sky.
A digital painting of a dark-skinned woman with long flowing hair in intricate tribal clothing sitting on a rock cliff, looking contemplative beside a fierce, roaring lion under a cloudy sky with birds flying.
A detailed fantasy cliffside village at night with stone buildings illuminated by warm windows, winding stone staircases, lush stylized trees, a large full moon, swirling textured clouds, and a dark ocean view.
Model in a dark green owl-inspired outfit featuring feathery textures and flowing fabrics under soft golden and emerald studio lighting.
A towering, city-sized floating library with ancient wooden shelves filled with giant books, framed by a glowing celestial sky featuring planets and constellations, overlooking a serene lake with a sailing ship at sunset.
A mystical model wearing a black flowing dress with large iridescent blue raven wings, and a dark antler crown, standing amid mist on a black background.
A photorealistic and idyllic quayside scene with rustic houses, glowing tulips and carnations in pots, a white swan swimming in turquoise water, sunlight sparkling on the canal, and a bright blue sky with clouds.

realism Images

A vibrant orange tulip in a rainy forest with raindrops on its petals and leaves. Under one large green leaf, a small chibi kodama wood spirit with large black eyes shelters itself from the rain.
Side profile of a male figure wearing an animal skull mask with large curved horns and a textured cloth hood against an orange background, featuring a film grain effect.
A warrior clad in ornate armor rides a dragon-like horse with large wings through raging flames and embers, escaping a fiery hell, rendered in a detailed, realistic fantasy art style.
Digital art of a lush green meadow surrounded by dense foliage with dramatic sunlight streaming through the trees and scattered small white flowers.
Portrait of a young person with short hair wearing a black sleeveless top and an intricate metal collar, exhaling smoke near a window.
A highly detailed anthropomorphic dog with shaggy brown and gray fur wearing a dark knit beanie with pompom, a dirty green jacket, dark pants, and oversized dirty sneakers standing on a wet urban ground with blurred city buildings in the background.
Fantasy warrior woman with flowing red hair, wearing a fur cloak and leather armor, adorned with tribal tattoos and holding a sword, standing beside a bear.
Batman in his black suit sits on a white plastic chair submerged in ankle-deep floodwater, holding a beer bottle under heavy rain in an urban street.
Side profile of a futuristic steampunk cyborg woman with golden mechanical parts and robotic elegance, set against a dramatic dark background with golden splashes.