John Darkow Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

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John Darkow Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a John Darkow style in Midjourney.
by John Darkow

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How to Use This John Darkow 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 John Darkow Midjourney Prompt

John Darkow is an American editorial cartoonist known for his sharp, incisive, and highly detailed illustration style. His work is characterized by masterful cross-hatching, expressive character design, and a blend of realism with caricature. In Midjourney, using this style in a prompt generates compelling black and white images with intricate linework and dramatic shading, perfect for creating powerful portraits, historical scenes, or dark fantasy concepts. This style excels at capturing complex emotions and creating a gritty, impactful visual narrative.

John Darkow Prompt Ideas

  • portrait of a grizzled old sea captain, weathered face, intense eyes, staring into a storm, style of John Darkow, detailed cross-hatching, dynamic ink lines, dramatic lighting --ar 2:3
  • a chaotic factory floor during the industrial revolution, workers and complex machinery, steam and smoke filling the air, steampunk automatons helping, illustration in the style of John Darkow, black and white ink drawing, high contrast --ar 16:9
  • an ancient, dusty library, books flying off the shelves with ghostly faces, a lone scholar looking up in awe, surreal and chaotic scene, sketched in the style of John Darkow, intricate inkwork --ar 3:2
  • a wise old owl with intricate steampunk mechanical gears visible under its feathers, perched on a pile of old books, style of John Darkow, detailed pen and ink illustration, black and white --v 6.0

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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