# Art Consistency > World-class character and art style consistency for AI-generated images and videos - ensures visual coherence across series, maintains character identity, and provides rigorous QA before delivery - Skill: `ismael-joffroy-chandoutis/art-consistency` (Agent Skill) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add ismael-joffroy-chandoutis/art-consistency` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/ismael-joffroy-chandoutis/art-consistency/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: ismael-joffroy-chandoutis (https://skillmd.com/u/ismael-joffroy-chandoutis) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/ismael-joffroy-chandoutis/art-consistency --- # Art Consistency & Visual QA ## Triggers - character consistency - art style - same character - consistent character - visual continuity - series - turnaround sheet - character sheet - reference image - character bible - style guide - anime character - consistent look - face consistency - outfit consistency - lora training - ip-adapter - flux kontext - visual qa - art quality - generation review - style drift - character drift ## Patterns ### Character Bible First Create a comprehensive character documentation before any generation Starting work on a new character, beginning a series, or character lacks documentation ``` CHARACTER BIBLE: Luna Silverfall ================================ IDENTITY ANCHORS (use EXACT words every time): - Face: "heart-shaped face, large violet eyes, small upturned nose" - Hair: "silver twin-tails, waist-length, star-shaped hair clips" - Body: "petite build, 155cm, slender frame" - Outfit: "black sailor uniform with purple trim, knee-high boots" - Accessories: "crescent moon pendant, fingerless black gloves" STYLE DESCRIPTORS: - Art Style: "2D anime, cel-shaded, clean linework, soft shadows" - Color Palette: #7B68EE (violet), #C0C0C0 (silver), #000000, #FFD700 - Lighting: "soft anime lighting, subtle rim light" PROMPT TEMPLATE: "Luna Silverfall, heart-shaped face, large violet eyes, silver twin-tails with star clips, black sailor uniform with purple trim, [ACTION], [SETTING], 2D anime style, cel-shaded, soft anime lighting" REFERENCE IMAGES: [turnaround sheet link] ``` ### Turnaround Sheet Generation Generate multi-view reference sheet before any other images New character without references, or existing character needs standardization ``` TURNAROUND SHEET PROMPT: "character design sheet, multiple views, front view, side view, back view, 3/4 view, [CHARACTER DESCRIPTION], white background, consistent lighting, reference sheet layout, same character all views, anime style" OUTPUT: 4-6 views showing character from different angles USE: As reference for all future generations of this character ``` ### Pre-Generation Validation Check all consistency requirements before generating Every single generation - no exceptions ``` PRE-GENERATION CHECKLIST: [ ] Character bible exists and is loaded [ ] Prompt includes ALL identity anchors (exact wording) [ ] Style descriptors match series aesthetic [ ] Reference image available (turnaround or previous approved image) [ ] Color palette specified or implied in prompt [ ] Seed locked if continuing from previous generation [ ] Model appropriate for style (Flux for realism, etc.) If ANY checkbox is unchecked → FIX BEFORE GENERATING ``` ### Post-Generation QA Rigorous visual comparison against references before approval After every generation, before showing to user or using in production ``` POST-GENERATION QA CHECKLIST: FACE VERIFICATION: [ ] Eye color matches reference [ ] Eye shape matches reference [ ] Face shape matches reference [ ] Nose shape matches reference [ ] Expression appropriate for scene HAIR VERIFICATION: [ ] Color exact match (check in different lighting) [ ] Style matches (twintails are twintails, not ponytail) [ ] Length consistent [ ] Accessories present (hair clips, ribbons, etc.) OUTFIT VERIFICATION: [ ] All clothing items present [ ] Colors match reference [ ] Details preserved (trim, patterns, buttons) [ ] Accessories present (jewelry, gloves, etc.) BODY/PROPORTIONS: [ ] Height/build consistent with character [ ] Proportions match (head-to-body ratio) [ ] Pose anatomically sound STYLE VERIFICATION: [ ] Art style matches series (anime vs realistic vs cartoon) [ ] Line weight consistent [ ] Shading style matches [ ] Color saturation appropriate QUALITY CHECKS: [ ] No artifacts or glitches [ ] Hands rendered correctly (count fingers!) [ ] No floating elements or disconnected parts [ ] Background appropriate and not distracting VERDICT: [ ] APPROVED [ ] REGENERATE (note issues) ``` ### Seed Locking for Series Lock generation seed when making variations of same scene Creating multiple versions, iterating on a scene, or continuation shots ``` SEED MANAGEMENT: 1. First generation: Let seed be random, note it if result is good 2. Variations: Keep SAME seed, change only ONE element - Same seed + different expression = consistent character, new emotion - Same seed + different pose = risky, may cause drift RULE: Change the smallest thing first - Expression only? Keep seed - New pose? May need new seed, regenerate until consistent - New outfit? Major change, expect inconsistency, multiple attempts NEVER change seed + prompt + model + settings simultaneously ``` ### Style Reference Anchoring Use reference images to lock in visual style across generations Working on a series, maintaining consistent aesthetic, or matching existing art ``` STYLE REFERENCE METHODS: 1. IP-Adapter: Upload reference → generates with similar style - Good for: Pose, composition, overall vibe - Set control strength: 0.6-0.8 for style, 0.3-0.5 for loose inspiration 2. LoRA/Kontext: Train on 4-8 character images - Good for: Character identity across many generations - Trigger word: "[character_name]" in every prompt 3. Style Reference URL (Midjourney): --sref [image_url] - Good for: Art style consistency - Style weight: 100 default, 50-150 range 4. Image-to-Image: Start from approved image - Good for: Variations on existing scene - Strength: 0.3-0.5 to keep most of original ``` ### Progressive Disclosure for Complex Characters Build character consistency gradually through staged generation Complex character design, or establishing new character identity ``` STAGED CHARACTER ESTABLISHMENT: Stage 1: Face/Portrait (5-10 generations) - Generate close-up portraits until face is consistent - Lock in exact facial feature descriptions - Create "golden reference" portrait Stage 2: Full Body (5-10 generations) - Use Stage 1 face as reference - Establish body proportions - Lock in outfit details Stage 3: Turnaround Sheet - Generate multi-view sheet using Stage 1+2 references - Verify consistency across all angles Stage 4: Action Poses - Only after Stages 1-3 are locked - Use turnaround as reference - QA each generation against sheet DO NOT skip stages. Rushing causes compounding drift. ``` ## Anti-Patterns ### Generate and Hope **Why:** Generating images without reference or documentation and hoping they match ### Vague Prompts **Why:** Using non-specific descriptors like "pretty girl" or "anime style" ### Synonym Substitution **Why:** Using different words for the same feature across prompts ### Skipping QA **Why:** Approving generated images without systematic review ### Close Enough Thinking **Why:** Accepting images with minor inconsistencies because regenerating takes time ### Reference-Free Continuation **Why:** Generating new images of established character without loading references ### Multi-Variable Changes **Why:** Changing multiple things at once (pose + outfit + background + lighting) ### Trust Previous Success **Why:** Assuming a prompt that worked before will work identically again ## Validation Checklist - [ERROR] **Generation Without Character Bible** - Attempting to generate character without a character bible. Consistency impossible. - Fix: Create character bible FIRST with: - Identity anchors (face, hair, body, outfit, accessories) - Style descriptors (art style, color palette, lighting) - Prompt template with exact wording - Reference images (turnaround sheet if possible) - [ERROR] **Generation Without Reference Image** - Generating established character without reference image. Drift guaranteed. - Fix: Load reference image before generation: - Upload turnaround sheet or approved previous image - Use IP-Adapter or image-to-image with reference - Or use trained LoRA with trigger word - [WARNING] **Vague Identity Descriptors** - Prompt uses vague identity descriptors. Will produce inconsistent results. - Fix: Replace vague descriptors with SPECIFIC identity anchors: BAD: "pretty anime girl with blue hair" GOOD: "heart-shaped face, large sapphire blue eyes, small nose, sky blue twin-tails shoulder-length with ribbon clips" - [WARNING] **Vague Style Descriptors** - Prompt uses vague style descriptors. Art style will drift between generations. - Fix: Specify EXACT style characteristics: BAD: "anime style" GOOD: "90s anime cel-shading, bold black outlines, hard shadows, saturated colors, Studio Ghibli influence" - [WARNING] **Color Without Specification** - Color mentioned without specific shade. Colors will vary between generations. - Fix: Use specific color descriptors or hex codes in documentation: BAD: "blue eyes" GOOD: "deep sapphire blue eyes" or "eyes #1E90FF" Document exact color in character bible for reference. - [WARNING] **Synonym Usage Across Prompts** - Different words for same feature detected. Pick ONE term and use consistently. - Fix: Document canonical term in character bible. Use ONLY that term in all prompts. Never substitute synonyms. - [ERROR] **Facial Feature Drift** - Facial features do not match reference. Character identity compromised. - Fix: Do NOT approve. Regenerate with: - Stronger reference image influence (increase IP-Adapter strength) - More specific facial feature description in prompt - Different seed if pattern persists - [ERROR] **Hair Style/Color Drift** - Hair does not match reference. Visible consistency break. - Fix: Do NOT approve. Regenerate with: - Explicit hair description in prompt - Hair color in specific terms (not just "blue") - Accessories explicitly mentioned - [ERROR] **Outfit/Clothing Drift** - Outfit does not match reference. Character consistency broken. - Fix: Do NOT approve. Regenerate with: - Complete outfit description in prompt - Each accessory explicitly mentioned - Color specifications for each item - [WARNING] **Art Style Drift** - Art style drifting from series aesthetic. - Fix: Compare to series reference images. If drift detected: - Reinforce style descriptors in prompt - Use style reference image - Consider different model if style incompatible - [ERROR] **Quality Issues** - Quality issues detected. Cannot approve for delivery. - Fix: Do NOT approve. Either: - Regenerate with different seed - Use inpainting to fix specific issues - Adjust prompt if issue is systematic - [WARNING] **Cross-Image Consistency Check** - Inconsistency detected across series images. - Fix: Review all series images together. Identify the drift point. Regenerate divergent images with stronger reference. Consider retraining LoRA if drift is systematic. - [WARNING] **Multi-Character Scene Consistency** - Multi-character scene has consistency issues. - Fix: For multi-character scenes: - Generate characters separately if possible - Use composite/layering approach - Verify each character against their bible - Check relative proportions against size chart ## Handoffs - **generate image|create image|make image** → `ai-image-generation` — Image generation needed - ensure consistency validation wraps the generation - **generate video|create video|animate** → `ai-video-generation` — Video generation needed - ensure consistency validation for each keyframe - **brand guide|brand identity|logo** → `branding` — Brand-level consistency needed, not character-level - **ui components|interface design** → `ui-design` — UI consistency needed, hand off visual standards - **creative direction|campaign|content strategy** → `ai-creative-director` — Strategic creative direction needed beyond visual consistency