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Charcoal drawing Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

Charcoal Drawing Black and White Textured Portraits

Charcoal drawing Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a Charcoal drawing style in Midjourney.

Charcoal drawing

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Step 1: Find Your Style

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

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

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

What is Charcoal drawing Midjourney Prompt

Charcoal drawing is a timeless artistic medium, celebrated for its deep blacks and expressive, blendable texture. This classic technique allows for a wide range of values, from soft, smoky grays to intense shadows. When using a prompt with this style in Midjourney, the AI generates images with a powerful, dramatic feel, often in stunning black and white. It is perfect for creating emotive portraits, moody landscapes, and detailed still lifes, capturing a raw, tactile quality that feels both traditional and contemporary, excelling at rendering light and shadow with a distinctive, gritty elegance.

Charcoal drawing Prompt Ideas

charcoal drawing of an old sailor with a weathered face, deep wrinkles, staring into the distance, dramatic side lighting, high contrast --ar 2:3 --s 250
hyper-detailed charcoal drawing of a wolf howling at the moon, fine details in the fur, snowy background, atmospheric, chiaroscuro --ar 16:9
a still life charcoal drawing of a cluttered artist's desk, scattered pencils, a skull, and an open book, soft shadows, on textured paper --ar 4:3
charcoal drawing of an ancient, gnarled oak tree in a misty field at dawn, sense of solitude and age, smudged and blended background --ar 3:2 --style raw

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.