Melange

Melange is an Illustrious checkpoint that blends semi-realism with a gentle, painterly finish. Designed for versatility and creative freedom, it renders characters and scenes with a smooth, slightly dreamy aesthetic. Whether you’re creating character art, atmospheric environments, or playful fantasy scenes, Melange brings a distinctive touch of softness and painterly charm.Melange is still a work-in-progress, and there are a few quirks to be aware of. Adding BREAK to your prompts as a separator can change the art style a lot. I recommend using other non-learned separators like | or :: . Certain quality tags — especially those like “detailed eyes,” “perfect eyes,” or “realistic eyes” — can sometimes produce a more watercolor or sketch-like style.I was excited to post some of the images I've been making so I thought I'd put the model out there too in case anyone wanted to try it. I plan to keep iterating on the model to smooth out the inconsistencies and improve its flexibility.If you give Melange a try — whether you love it or hate it — I’d appreciate any feedback. This is my first time creating a checkpoint, and hearing your thoughts will help me learn and improve it! And if you do try it out please share the images, I'd love to see them!