Expressive Editorial Portrait

Create a vibrant, expressive portrait illustration using the attached reference image as the only facial source. The subject is a young man with a beard or facial hair (if present), face reproduced with 100% accuracy — identical facial structure, skin tone, beard shape and density, jawline, nose, lips, and expression. Do not alter facial proportions or identity in any way. The man is captured from a slightly low angle, looking upward with a calm, thoughtful, and inspired expression, evoking curiosity, hope, and creative wonder. He is wearing oversized orange-red sunglasses with a full warm gradient tint, catching soft reflections of light on the lenses. His outfit is a simple dark shirt, understated and clean, allowing the face and colors to dominate. Art Style & Technique: Blend semi-realistic digital painting with expressive sketch art. The face and hair are rendered with realistic shading and fine detail, while edges and contours are enhanced with bold, hand-drawn black ink strokes for an illustrated poster feel. Maintain sharp facial clarity while allowing artistic freedom in textures and strokes around the subject. Background & Composition: The background is a vintage newspaper texture collage, slightly faded and off-white, layered with dynamic abstract paint splashes. Explosive strokes of blue and orange radiate diagonally behind the subject, adding motion and emotional energy. Ink splatters, brush streaks, and rough paint textures surround the figure without overlapping or distorting the face. Lighting & Color Tone: Soft, even lighting on the face with warm highlights. High contrast between the neutral background and saturated paint colors. The overall palette balances rich oranges and reds with cool blues, creating a bold, modern art-poster aesthetic. Mood & Finish: Creative, expressive, modern, and inspirational. High-resolution, sharp details, clean face edges, poster-ready artwork. Face must remain fully visible and perfectly matched to the reference image.