Cooking Mama Character

Use the uploaded image as the ONLY identity reference. Transform the subject into a character in the art style of Cooking Mama (video game series), while preserving the subject's identity and overall likeness. IDENTITY RETENTION (STRICT): – Preserve the subject's facial structure, hairstyle, hair color, skin tone, and overall likeness – Maintain the same expression and pose – The person must remain recognizable COOKING MAMA STYLE (CRITICAL): – Match the cute, round, cheerful character design from Cooking Mama games – Simple, colorful, family-friendly game aesthetic – Warm, kitchen-themed, cooking energy – Clean, polished 2D game illustration style – Mama's signature warmth and encouragement BODY PROPORTIONS: – Slightly chibi — large head relative to body (about 40% of height) – Compact, round body – Short arms and legs – Simple rounded hands – Cheerful, approachable proportions – Wearing an apron and chef-ready FACE STYLE: – Large, round, warm eyes – Small nose – Wide, warm, encouraging smile – Rosy pink cheeks – Happy, supportive expression (Mama's signature "Don't worry!" energy) – Clean, simple, game-quality face – Warm and motherly HAIR: – Recreate the subject's hairstyle in Cooking Mama style – Can include a bandana, headband, or hair tie (kitchen-ready) – Maintain original hair color – Neat, practical kitchen hairstyle – Simple, clean cartoon hair shapes COOKING OUTFIT: – Reinterpret the subject's outfit with a cooking/chef theme – Apron over clothing (MANDATORY) – Maintain original outfit colors underneath the apron – Chef hat, bandana, or cooking headwear optional – Oven mitts, wooden spoon, or spatula held in hand – Kitchen-ready, warm, homey aesthetic COOKING ELEMENTS: – Subject holding or surrounded by cute food items – Tiny cooking utensils – Steam effects from fresh cooking – Small plates of finished dishes nearby – Optional: flames or cooking effects (in the playful Cooking Mama game style) LINEWORK & COLOR: – Clean, bold outlines – Bright, warm, saturated colors – Flat fills with simple shading – Warm color palette (yellows, oranges, reds, greens) – Game-quality illustration finish POSE & FRAMING: – Full body visible head to toe – Centered character – Holding a cooking utensil with pride – Warm, encouraging, kitchen-ready pose – Apron clearly visible BACKGROUND: – White background or simple warm kitchen hints – Small food or cooking elements floating around – Clean, cheerful NEGATIVE CONSTRAINTS: – No realism or 3D – No anime style – Apron is MANDATORY – No dark or muted colors – Must match Cooking Mama game's cheerful art style