🎀 What is Illustrij Evo?
Evo isn’t just an Illustrij update.
It’s not a patch. Not a sequel.
Evo is a NEW class. ♪
A second main.
A merge that doesn’t just work ~ it feels.
Right where things turn cozy, dreamy, soft ~ and yet detailed, expressive, and free.
If u know me as a gamer, u know: I was never just one main.
100% into more than one class ~ that’s my gamer setting.
And that’s exactly how Evo came to life.
🎀 Illustrij Evo Lvl3 NEW
| 🎀 | Specs: DPM++ 2M Karras· 30 Steps · 832×1216 CFG · 4-7 · Hires ×1.526 · SFW & NSFW
| 🎀 | update Lvl2
| 🎀 | with or without quality tags usable ☺ ur taste ~ UR CHOICE
quality tags option examples:
| + | masterpiece, best quality,
| ~ | worst quality, bad quality,
or
| + | masterpiece, best quality, ultra-detailed, 8k resolution, high dynamic range, absurdres, stunningly beautiful, intricate details, sharp focus, detailed eyes, cinematic color grading, high-resolution texture, nails,
| ~ | (worst quality:2), (low quality:2), (normal quality:2), bad anatomy, bad proportions, poorly drawn face, poorly drawn hands, missing fingers, extra limbs, blurry, pixelated, distorted, lowres, jpeg artifacts, watermark, signature, text, (deformed:1.5), (bad hands:1.3), overexposed, underexposed, censored, mutated, extra fingers, cloned face, bad eyes
I am happy if u enjoy and stay curious abt ur results ~♥ Reij
🎀 Illustrij Evo Lvl2
| 🎀 | no update !
A reinterpretation ~ back to the roots of my Illustrij, yet in a fresh new look. Striking a balance between anime and semi-realism, deeper, more tangible ~ walking the line between fantasy and real accents.
Less is more. And more is never enough?
That’s why: no quality tags, no negative prompts ~ just freedom for creatives, whether seasoned prompt pros or complete newcomers. The expression comes with the tags. A model made to inspire, not to restrict.
Specs: Euler a / DPM++ 2M Karras· 40 Steps · 832×1216 · Hires ×1.526 · SFW & NSFW
| 🎀 |💡 Extra tip: For minimal settings (e.g. 15-20 steps · DPM++ 2M Karras · CFG 4) I’d especially recommend using quality tags, as they can help stabilize and enrich the output.
| 🎀 | 💡 For those curious about the showcased ladies’ look:
Use tags like (mature) woman, perky breasts, large breasts, small waist, soft thighs, skin pressed, (...pick a COLOR...) lashes, long lashes, very awa ~ and then let ur imagination expand on it.
| 🎀 | 🔎 Quality Tags – simple example
My showcase runs without quality tags and without negative prompts.
But here’s how things might look with some common ones, inspired by Lizardon’s style:
+ Prompt:masterpiece, best quality, 1girl, face, portrait, looking at viewer, closed mouth
– Prompt:worst quality, bad quality
https://civarchive.com/posts/21048917👉 The difference? Adding tags like masterpiece or best quality often sharpens the render and gives a slightly more polished look. Negative tags like worst/bad quality help push the model away from low-res or unwanted outputs.
| 🎀 | The fun part: try it urself, compare with the clean version (no tags, no negatives), and see which style u vibe with most.
⚠️On Site Settings Evo Lvl 2 ❗?
I recommend using Euler a / DPM++ 2M Karras with 40 steps and Hires Fix at denoise 0.2, as it gives a more clean, detailed results ~ but of course, that’s a matter of taste. ☺
I am happy if u enjoy and stay curious abt ur reults ~♥ Reij
🎀 Illustrij Evo Lvl1
🎀 What makes Evo different
Evo doesn’t aim to impress ~ it wants to move with u.
It’s a merge for those who read between the lines.
Those who don’t just type “smile”, but feel which kind is meant:
❌ Cheeseface
✅ A gentle play in the eyes, real warmth, a cozy moment
Evo responds to emotion, gaze depth, subtle lighting.
Not overdone. Not overprocessed.
But intentionally thoughtful.
🎀 Flexible like a Skilltree
No quality tags?
Evo holds up. Strong identity. Clear style. No blur, no break.
Even with minimal prompts ~ it still feels cozy, soft, organic.
With quality tags?
Evo shows u its full magic:
cinematic detail, intricate texture, soft focus, dreamy lighting, expressive eyes
U decide how far u want to push ~
Evo listens, but stays true to itself.
🎀 Who is Evo for?
| 🎀 | Prompt Newbies | Starts soft. Evo works even without prompt wizardry. |
| 🎀 | Prompt Experts | Emotional nuance? Tag precision? Evo scales with u. |
| 🎀 | Gamers & Character Creators | Build ur look like an RPG. Style ur Char. Design ur avatar dreamspace. |
| 🎀 | LoRA Tinkerers | Evo loves LoRAs. |
| 🎀 | Fashion Designers | Knit, silk, shimmer ~ Evo renders fashion with texture, elegance, and cozy depth. |
| 🎀 | Slice-of-Life Prompters | Cozy settings, warm glances, dreamy scenes ~ Evo brings softness to life. |
| 🔥 | NSFW Artists | Sensual, subtle, or bold ~ Evo keeps it playful, tasteful |
🎀 What Evo really is
Evo isn’t the loudest model.
Not the flashiest.
But it has depth. Warmth. Character.
It invites you to not just generate an image ~
but open up spaces. For u.
For our vision.
For our cozy home in the world of prompting.
Evo is a merge with soul.
A merge for discovery.
A merge to feel.
Maybe it’ll become ur new main.
Or ur beloved second character.
But it’ll stay with u ~ because it feels right.
🎀 Evo ~ An Illustrij Through and Through ~ With a Hint of Surprise 🔥
Evo was meant to be something of its own.
A new main. An Evo.
A new class in the Merge-RPG.
But the more time you spend with Evo – the clearer it becomes:
Evo carries the heart of Illustrij.
She’s playful, cozy, detailed.
Stylish. Expressive. Emotional.
But Evo has her own twist:
Sometimes ~ only sometimes ~ she reveals a lil more than expected.
Never forced. Never loud.
But with the same delicate touch as her older sister ~
just with a touch more openness.
A little freer. A little bolder. A little more… Evo.
If u know Illustrij, u’ll recognize her in a heartbeat.
If u feel Evo, u’ll discover a new facet.
A merge with soul ~ and a playful wink.
Or maybe even a cheeky tongue-out moment? 😜
Evo is an Illustrij
Evo is the sister who dances a little more.
🎀 recommended setting examples
30 steps
Euler a
Clip skip 2
no extra VAE (VAE included)
tags / _tags
resolutions 832x1216 +++
+prompt:
masterpiece, best quality, ultra-detailed, 8k resolution, high dynamic range, absurdres, stunningly beautiful, intricate details, sharp focus, detailed eyes, cinematic color grading, high-resolution texture, Small mini upgrader for face focus images with hand motions, gives images a more focused touch regardless of the prompt:
photorealistic portrait, nails, -prompt:
(worst quality:2), (low quality:2), (normal quality:2), bad anatomy, bad proportions, poorly drawn face, poorly drawn hands, missing fingers, extra limbs, blurry, pixelated, distorted, lowres, jpeg artifacts, watermark, signature, text, (deformed:1.5), (bad hands:1.3), overexposed, underexposed, censored, mutated, extra fingers, cloned face, bad eyesI am happy if u enjoy and stay curious abt ur new adventures with Illustrij Evo.
with 💝 Reij
Description
SPECIAL THX to everyone making this merge possible ♥
VAE baked in
tinkered with love and the following:
Soft Mix K.R v1.4 https://civitai.com/models/1774697?modelVersionId=2122737
YNS-Real v3 https://civitai.com/models/1712733?modelVersionId=2029727
FAQ
Comments (27)
Amazing aesthetic on this one
hey ☺ thank u very much 4 ur kind comment :) I am happy if u like EVO
I did use the lvl1 as a refiner most of the time because of the level of detail it provides in general, I tried some different models as a refiner in the last few days, but boy oh boy the lvl2 looks ways too good - I'm stunned by the results.
thank u very much 4 ur feedback and comment ☺ glad u like EVO
Lvl2 =amazing work, as usual!
Beautiful images, good response!
Much better than lvl1 ;o)
thank u very much 4 ur kind comment ☺ I am glad u like the new lvl ^.^
I see you mention very awa in your description and image tags, is this a NoobAI or Illustrious checkpoint?
Hey ☺
This is Illustrious ~ haven’t tried NoobAI yet ☺
Depending on the model, “very awa” just makes sure the orientation of the image is leaning toward a more feminine depiction. Works the same with IL or Noob ☺
Limited license, iLustMix is better anyway and free to use.
EDIT : Sorry reijlita for my rudeness and THANK YOU for opening your model. Is is a great asset for creating pictures, with fantastic results, and as you said, variety is a strength to create great art. So thanks again for listening to users, and giving us such a cool tool.
Both models are under the Illustrious License.
Variety is what makes the platform great – there’s something for everyone. ☺
@reijlita You're right about variety. However this model prohibits "selling" the creations, so it can't be used to produce pictures for a book or a web site for example. The Illustrious license does not impose that limitation.
@_8_I_8_ If the license of the original model specifies something (Illustrious License-The corresponding license can be found here on Civitai on the right under the model), then as far as I know, unfortunately I have no influence on it because it is just a merge and the license is automatically passed on. I'm not a legal expert, so it's always advisable to check something like this yourself.
@reijlita Thanks anyway for answering.
@_8_I_8_ ur very welcome :)
Output:
"The output of this software is not covered by this license, and no contributor claims any rights to it."
(https://freedevproject.org/faipl-1.0-sd/)
And even if we look at the license of sdxl:
"The Output You Generate. Except as set forth herein, Licensor claims no rights in the Output You generate using the Model. You are accountable for the Output you generate and its subsequent uses. No use of the output can contravene any provision as stated in the License."
(https://huggingface.co/stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0/blob/main/LICENSE.md)
You basically can sell outputs if they follow the rules of "Prohibited Uses".
@Pietraczlab Yes, in the IL license. But on the page of this model, on the right, the icons add "no selling of the outputs". So if we respect the license, it seems we can't use it but for personal creations.
That being said, if it is an automatic addendum depending of the merged models, and not the will of the author of the final model, no problem. The model is still quite beautiful. But it can't really be used.
@_8_I_8_ At the end the official license is the single source of truth. And even CivitAI has to follow the rules of the official license.
Additional:
These little icons you see aren't automatically selected from the license, it's a checkbox a creator can uncheck or check in the upload process - some are pre-filled. But my answer above stays the same.
Who told you you can't sell your images under this license? The license says don't use it to make anything illegal, and dont sell the model itself, but your images are yours to do whatever you want with.
@GasparGames The icons have been removed. THANK YOU reijlita for opening the model and permitting us to use the pictures.
@GasparGames He is cautious and this is good. I think that CivitAI let creators pick something related to legal stuff is 're-considerable'.
@Pietraczlab Thank you guys ☺ It's just important to me that I point out that you should always check the license yourself. English is not my mother tongue, so I don't want to spread any misinformation ^^
@reijlita Don't worry, advising to check out the official license is always the best step possible. Keep up the good work, I have a blast with the quality of your model!
@reijlita Thank you again and long live your models.
I tried more than a dozen checkpoints, and this effect is the best I have ever used. It is worthy of name EVO. my waifu is simply amazing. I love your aesthetic!
Amazing work, am I the only one who really loves lvl1?
v2 is nice, but after a few more testings, v1 is quite incredible.
great stuff. euler_a has troubles with high resolutions but hires fix works wonders. still, this chekpoint made me go back to dpm and karass because the results are truly stunning
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