The previous mellow_pencil-XL_clear_v1 was a model specifically enhanced with intermediate noise to create a sharp, high-definition output.

While this increased contrast and detail, it sometimes resulted in a "burnt" color look or left behind color blotches/unevenness caused by noise artifacts.

In mellow_pencil-XL_clear_v2, I have slightly reduced the intermediate noise to achieve natural color expression and a cleaner texture. As a trade-off, the density of fine background details is slightly lower compared to v1.

Recommended Settings (v2)

CFG scale: 3 (2-4)
Sampler: euler a
Scheduler: beta
Steps: 12-20 (around 15)

Quality Tags and Negative Prompts are not always necessary.

Fine Tuned Model of mellow_pencil-XL series, reduce noise for a clearer look and ensures vivid color expression even when the CFG scale is set low.

Recommended Settings (v1)

CFG scale: 3 (3-5)
Sampler: euler a
scheduler: beta
Steps: 15-25 (around 20)

Quality Tags and Negative Prompts are not always necessary.

Upscaler

your choice, examples:

RealESRGAN_x4Plus Anime 6B (Commercial use)
IllustrationJaNai_V1_ESRGAN (No-Commercial use)

Detailer

works well.

mellow_pencil-XL_clear - v2