Barry McGee Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

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Barry McGee Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a Barry McGee style in Midjourney.
by Barry McGee

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How to Use This Barry McGee 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 Barry McGee Midjourney Prompt

Barry McGee is a prominent artist from the San Francisco Mission School, whose work is a dynamic fusion of graffiti, urban culture, and geometric abstraction. His distinctive style features recurring characters with melancholic expressions, bold graphic patterns, and a dense, clustered composition. In Midjourney, using this style in your prompt generates images with a raw, illustrative quality, blending figurative elements with abstract shapes. The Barry McGee style is perfect for creating visually busy, emotionally resonant art that captures the energy of the street, using a limited yet powerful color palette.

Barry McGee Prompt Ideas

  • A portrait of a weary city dweller, surrounded by a chaotic collage of red and black geometric patterns and drips, in the style of Barry McGee, street art aesthetic --ar 2:3
  • An abstract cityscape, buildings made of stacked geometric shapes and checkerboard patterns, a lone sad-eyed character walking on the sidewalk, art by Barry McGee, limited color palette --ar 16:9
  • A still life of a single glass bottle on a table, the background an explosive pattern of circles, squares, and drips in red, cream, and black, in the graphic style of Barry McGee, folk art influence.
  • The feeling of urban chaos, depicted as a massive wall installation by Barry McGee, featuring clusters of hand-drawn faces, abstract shapes, and overlapping patterns, high contrast --s 250

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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