---
license: openrail++
language:
- en
library_name: diffusers
pipeline_tag: text-to-image
base_model: stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0
instance_prompt: gh1bl1st
tags:
- lora
- stable-diffusion-xl
- text-to-image
- diffusers
- style
- anime
- watercolor
- studio-ghibli
- soft
- painterly
- cozy
- hand-painted
- whimsical
- cinematic
- vintage
- pastel
- lora
- style-lora
- flux-lora
widget:
  - text: "gh1bl1st, a child running through a field of flowers"
  - text: "gh1bl1st, a tiny dragon curled on a stone fence"
  - text: "gh1bl1st, an old wooden bridge over a stream"
---

# Soft Watercolor Anime SDXL LoRA

## What it does
Transform your images into hand-painted watercolor anime art reminiscent of classic Japanese animated film studios, featuring lush natural backgrounds, soft warm light, gentle characters, atmospheric depth, painterly clouds, and whimsical cozy charm.
## How to use
Add the trigger word 'gh1bl1st' to your prompt. For optimal results, set the strength between 0.6 and 1.0 with a recommended default of 0.85 using the Euler A sampler at around 25-30 steps.
## Best for
- Scenes of children playing in natural settings
- Quaint village or rural landscapes
- Cozy indoor scenes like kitchens or libraries
- Whimsical fantasy elements such as dragons and fairies
- Gentle, atmospheric moments like sunsets or early mornings
## Tips
1. Adjust the strength based on how much watercolor effect you want.
2. Try different samplers to see which one brings out the softness of this style best.
## Example Prompts

```
gh1bl1st A cozy anime café scene with soft warm light filtering through windows, creating a gentle atmosphere.
```

```
gh1bl1st Portrait of an anime girl with long hair, standing in front of lush natural backgrounds, looking into the distance thoughtfully.
```

```
gh1bl1st Whimsical object arrangement on a desk, with painterly clouds and atmospheric depth, capturing a serene moment.
```

```
gh1bl1st A peaceful riverbank scene where an anime boy is sitting by a stream, surrounded by soft watercolor reflections.
```

```
gh1bl1st A mood-driven piece showcasing gentle characters under soft warm light, evoking feelings of nostalgia and coziness.
```

```
gh1bl1st Abstract composition with painterly clouds and atmospheric depth, creating a dreamy and whimsical ambiance.
```

## Trigger word

Activate with `gh1bl1st`. Recommended strength: **0.9**.

## Showcase

![showcase 1](./showcase/showcase_01.png)
![showcase 2](./showcase/showcase_02.png)
![showcase 3](./showcase/showcase_03.png)
![showcase 4](./showcase/showcase_04.png)
![showcase 5](./showcase/showcase_05.png)
![showcase 6](./showcase/showcase_06.png)
![showcase 7](./showcase/showcase_07.png)
![showcase 8](./showcase/showcase_08.png)

## Usage with `diffusers`

```python
from diffusers import AutoPipelineForText2Image
import torch

pipe = AutoPipelineForText2Image.from_pretrained("stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0", torch_dtype=torch.float16).to("cuda")
pipe.load_lora_weights("strkyyy/anime-ghibli-soft")
image = pipe("gh1bl1st, your prompt", num_inference_steps=30).images[0]
```