🕯 Velvet Paradox v2.0

Velvet Paradox v2 marks a new chapter in the project: a refined, stabilized, and more expressive evolution of the model’s unique western-inspired style.

This version focuses on consistency, control, and its signature handling of light and shadow — a cinematic balance that defines the Velvet Paradox identity.

The new dedicated trigger devildonia_style locks in the aesthetic, while also allowing adjustable strength (e.g. devildonia_style:0.8) to fine-tune how strongly the style manifests in your generations.

By working at a lower CFG (5), the model now delivers smoother, more coherent outputs while keeping the signature Velvet Paradox essence intact.

Compared to v1.0.20, hands and backgrounds are noticeably improved, rendering feels cleaner and more polished, and the overall look is softer yet unmistakably Velvet Paradox.

🔹 Key Features

• Strongly refined Velvet Paradox identity

• Unique light and shadow management with cinematic depth

• Trigger-based style control: devildonia_style (strength adjustable)

• Improved hands and background handling

• Softer, more polished rendering with unique depth

• Maintains western-inspired, cinematic, stylized anatomy

• Excellent compatibility with LoRAs, ControlNet, and narrative-driven prompts

🧠 Prompting & Style Control

• Always use the trigger: devildonia_style

• Example: devildonia_style:0.8 to balance the strength

• Recommended CFG: 5

• Avoid generic tags like masterpiece, best quality, etc. — they reduce the uniqueness of Velvet Paradox and push results back toward Illustrious’ style. Obviously you can still use them.

• Works best with bold compositions, cinematic moods, and emotionally charged scenes.

⚜️ This release sets the creative direction for Velvet Paradox moving forward. There’s still room to grow, but v2 represents a major step toward a stable, consistent, and truly distinctive style.

🕯 Velvet Paradox v1.0.20

Velvet Paradox is a custom model based on Illustrious from HaDeS, designed to move away from traditional anime aesthetics and embrace a more western-inspired, stylized, and emotionally rich visual identity.

In this v1.0.20 update, the model’s signature style has been further reinforced and previous inconsistencies have been polished, with improvements in anatomy, background handling, and overall composition coherence.

🔹 Key Features

• Western-influenced character design

• Cinematic lighting and expressive contrast

• Realistic yet stylized anatomy

• Clean linework and detailed textures in skin, hair, and fabric

• Excellent SFW results (NSFW themes supported if prompted)

• Strong compatibility with LoRAs, ControlNet, and complex compositions

🧠 Prompting & Style Control

To directly trigger the model’s signature look, include:

traditional_media, devildonia_style

Avoid generic anime tags. Velvet Paradox performs best in emotionally charged scenes, bold character designs, and narrative-driven illustrations.

🕯Velvet Paradox v1.0.10

Velvet Paradox is a highly refined custom model built on the foundation of Illustrious from HaDeS, but developed with a clear intention: to move away from traditional anime aesthetics and embrace a more western-inspired, aesthetic visual style.

This model excels in producing cinematic portraits, powerful characters, and stylish scenes with dramatic lighting, rich colors, and strong anatomy. Expect sharp, emotionally resonant results that work beautifully for fantasy, sci-fi, stylized realism, or graphic novel-style art.

🔹 Key Features:

• Western-inspired character design

• High contrast lighting and expressive depth

• Realistic anatomy with stylized elegance

• Clean linework and rich skin/hair detailing

• Excellent results in SFW (NSFW themes can be prompted too).

• Great compatibility with strong LoRAs, ControlNet, and compositional prompts

🧠 Prompting Tips:
Use cinematic, stylized, or western concept art keywords for best results. Avoid overly generic anime tags. This model loves dynamic poses, powerful expressions, and bold compositions.

⚠️ Still in early iterations—minor inconsistencies may occur in hands and background blending under complex multi-subject prompts.