Bold Minimal Realism Illustration (Alex Katz inspired)

Create a high-quality illustration based on the uploaded image, using the following style: Use large, flat blocks of color with minimal texture or blending. Shadows should be hard-edged and graphic, not soft or gradient-based. Simplify facial features, clothing, and objects into bold, minimal shapes while preserving the subject’s identity, outfit, expression, and pose. Skin tones should appear smooth and evenly painted with subtle shading suggested by sharp, directional shadows. Render clothing and accessories with crisp color separations and minimal detail. Use bold color contrasts (e.g., red and pink, yellow and black, sky blue and white). Backgrounds should be solid color or very minimal, occasionally featuring simple elements like umbrellas, benches, grass, sky, or water. Include visual elements like sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats, scarves, or distinctive fashion pieces, maintaining their graphic simplicity. Composition should feel calm and balanced — use either close-up portrait framing or evenly spaced figures in full-body scenes. Poses should feel paused, subtle, and emotionally neutral. Lighting should be bright and directional, casting bold shadows with clean edges across the face or body. The final result should feel modern, cinematic, stylish, and minimal — like a frozen moment rendered with bold lines and quiet confidence.