Absinthe - Porcelain Semi-Realism (Anima Mix)
🍸 About This Model
Just like its namesake, Absinthe is designed to be smooth, intoxicating, and a deliberate departure from the harsh realities of sharp, drafted linework. Tuned specifically to generate soft-skinned, 2.5D semi-realism, this model produces a delicate, edgeless finish with a distinctly ethereal vibe.
Stepping away from heavy comic inking into the realm of soft, painted gradients is a massive technical shift. It requires rewiring how you perceive boundaries—much like mastering the seamless, smooth blends of oils on a canvas. Pushing through that stylistic bias is difficult, but it yields a visual "louche" effect here: the same way absinthe turns beautifully cloudy and seamless when mixed, this model diffuses harsh lines into perfect, porcelain gradients.
The Visual Notes
The Wormwood Mystique (Porcelain Textures): Prioritizes smooth, flawless skin gradients that feel soft and organic. It balances delicate skin textures without crossing into that artificial, glossy plastic territory.
Aromatic & Grounded (Neutral Faces): Steps away from the heavily exaggerated proportions of standard anime and typical Asian-leaning features common in Anima bases. Faces lean more western, offering a grounded, neutral structure beneath the surreal softness.
The Louche Effect (Edgeless Blending): Actively suppresses harsh comic-style lines and sharp contrast borders, maintaining a dreamy, semi-realistic atmosphere.
⚙️ Recommended Settings
Base: Anima (Circle Stone Labs)
Sampler:
Euler a SDEScheduler:
sgm_uniformSteps: 25 - 35
CFG Scale: 4.0 - 6.0
The example images where generated using Anima LLM LayerWise (FP32) Clip
https://civarchive.com/models/2673444/anima-uncensored-llmclip-new-int8
Description
This is by far my best work. I am really happy with the outcome. Enjoy and please share your generations♥
As always I will be gifting buzz to the best ones.
FAQ
Comments (3)
Wow! Wow! Really smooth and stunning, beautiful aesthetics. Love the style.
I am testing a bunch of checkpoints and realized a few of my favorites were all from the same creator (Jumpshot, Quartz). This one is definitely my #1 atm
I'm pretty sure I've tried every single realistic and semi-realistic Anima checkpoint by now and this one is by far my favorite. Extremely pleasing results without the uncanny plastic look you tend to get with other checkpoints.







