Colin McCahon Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

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Colin McCahon Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a Colin McCahon style in Midjourney.
by Colin McCahon

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How to Use This Colin McCahon 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 Colin McCahon Midjourney Prompt

Colin McCahon was a seminal New Zealand modernist painter, renowned for his stark, spiritual landscapes and abstract works that often incorporate bold, blocky text. His style is defined by a dark, earthy palette, raw textures, and a powerful, almost primal simplicity. When used in a Midjourney prompt, the Colin McCahon style generates images with a somber, atmospheric quality, blending geometric abstraction with expressive, painterly surfaces. This is a perfect style for creators looking to evoke a sense of profound mystery, raw emotion, or to explore the intersection of text and landscape.

Colin McCahon Prompt Ideas

  • A vast, dark mountain range under a pale moon, the words 'I AM' painted across the peaks, in the style of Colin McCahon, textured oil on canvas --ar 3:2 --style raw
  • Abstract composition of interlocking black, white, and ochre rectangles, heavy impasto texture, spiritual and minimal, style of Colin McCahon --s 250
  • A solitary figure standing on a desolate coastline, looking out to a dark sea, painted with rough, expressive brushstrokes in the style of Colin McCahon, moody and atmospheric --ar 2:3
  • A minimalist still life of a clay jug and a candle on a wooden table, rendered in a dark, earthy palette with bold black shapes, style of Colin McCahon, dramatic lighting

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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