Cool-tone watercolor portrait

Create a watercolor portrait using the subject from the uploaded reference image. Strictly preserve the subject’s facial features and identity exactly as they appear in the source photo. Pose & Composition: The subject has slightly raised shoulders and is positioned in a subtle three-quarter view facing right. The expression is calm and introspective. Place the dominant eye near the top-right third of the frame. Color Palette: Use a restrained, cool palette of Indigo, Prussian Blue, and Payne's Grey for the background and clothing. Use warm, transparent glazes of peach, cream, and umber for the skin tones. Technique & Style: Mimic authentic hand-painted watercolor techniques—transparent layered washes, soft wet-on-wet gradients, and natural backruns/blooms. Use fine dry-brush strokes and delicate lines for hair details and eyelashes. Apply sharp, defined accents to the eyes, nose, and lips, while allowing for 'lost edges' along the jawline and neck to blend into the background. Lighting & Background: Soft lighting from the left creates cool, desaturated shadows. The background is minimalist: airy blue-grey washes with artistic splatters and a few downward drips, rendered on a smooth hot-press watercolor paper texture. Finish: The image must have a matte finish with no photographic or lens effects, prioritizing a pure illustration and fine art painting aesthetic with a cool, contemplative mood.