Barclay Shaw Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

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Barclay Shaw Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a Barclay Shaw style in Midjourney.
by Barclay Shaw

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How to Use This Barclay Shaw Midjourney Prompt

Step 1: Find Your Style

Step 1: Find Your Style

Browse our extensive styles list and find the perfect style reference for your project.

Step 2: Copy the Code

Step 2: Copy the Code

Click the "Copy" button to get the SREF code. It's as simple as --sref XXXXX.

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Combine your prompt with the SREF code. Don't forget the aspect ratio! e.g., --ar 16:9

What is Barclay Shaw Midjourney Prompt

Barclay Shaw is a renowned science fiction and fantasy artist known for his vibrant, often surreal airbrushed paintings. His distinctive style features grand cosmic landscapes, intricate futuristic technology, and a dreamlike quality that graced many classic book covers. In Midjourney, using a prompt with the Barclay Shaw style will produce images with a retro-futuristic aesthetic, characterized by smooth gradients, rich colors, and a sense of awe-inspiring scale. This style is perfect for creators aiming to capture the epic feel of 70s and 80s sci-fi art, blending painterly techniques with imaginative, otherworldly concepts.

Barclay Shaw Prompt Ideas

  • A colossal spaceship emerging from a nebula, its hull reflecting swirling cosmic dust, in the style of Barclay Shaw, vibrant colors, epic scale, cinematic lighting --ar 16:9
  • Portrait of an ethereal alien queen on her throne, surrounded by floating crystalline structures and exotic flora, in the style of Barclay Shaw, painterly, highly detailed, fantasy art --ar 2:3
  • A lone traveler overlooking a futuristic city built on a giant, ringed planet, reflective water surface, in the style of Barclay Shaw, classic science fiction illustration, serene, atmospheric --ar 16:9
  • A surreal scene of a man in a vintage suit holding a glowing orb that contains a miniature galaxy, standing on a checkerboard plane stretching to infinity, in the style of Barclay Shaw --ar 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a Midjourney Style Reference (--sref)?

A Style Reference, or SREF, is a powerful feature that lets you use the aesthetic of a reference image to influence the style of your generations. Our library provides the direct SREF code for thousands of styles.

How do I understand and use the Aspect Ratio (--ar) parameter?

The --ar parameter controls the aspect ratio of your image. For example, --ar 16:9 creates a widescreen image. Our guide provides a full list of supported ratios.

Why is my SREF code not working?

Ensure you are using a compatible Midjourney version (v6 or newer) and check for typos. Sometimes, strong keywords in your prompt can override the style; try reducing the style weight (e.g., --sw 250).

Can I use this SREF code with a Character Reference (--cref)?

Yes, --sref and --cref can be used together. This is a powerful combination to maintain a consistent character while applying a consistent style.

Which versions support style reference?

Style Reference is compatible with Midjourney versions 6, 7, and Niji 6.

What is the default image size for Midjourney V7?

Midjourney V7 creates upscaled images at 2048 x 2048 pixels for the default 1:1 aspect ratio.

What is the default style weight and what range can I use?

The default style weight is --sw 100. You can set it between 0 and 1000.

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