Leon Golub Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

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Leon Golub Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a Leon Golub style in Midjourney.
by Leon Golub

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How to Use This Leon Golub 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 Leon Golub Midjourney Prompt

Leon Golub's style is renowned for its raw, visceral power and heavily textured surfaces, often depicting figures grappling with conflict and psychological tension. His technique involved applying and scraping away layers of paint, resulting in a gritty, almost sculptural quality. In Midjourney, using a prompt with the Leon Golub style generates images with this signature expressive roughness and emotional intensity. This style is perfect for creating powerful portraits and dramatic scenes that feel both ancient and starkly contemporary, conveying a profound sense of human struggle and vulnerability. It's an excellent choice for a prompt demanding a raw, painterly aesthetic.

Leon Golub Prompt Ideas

  • A raw, expressive portrait of a weary old soldier, etched with the lines of past battles, staring directly at the viewer, in the style of Leon Golub, gritty texture, scraped acrylic on canvas, intense red and ochre background --ar 2:3
  • Two figures locked in a tense negotiation across a bare table, their faces illuminated by a single harsh light, capturing a moment of power struggle, style of Leon Golub, heavily textured, minimal background --ar 16:9
  • A powerful, scarred lion sitting alone in a barren landscape, its expression is one of ancient sadness, painting in the style of Leon Golub, scraped paint surface, dramatic and emotional --ar 4:3
  • The concept of 'endurance' visualized as a gnarled, weathered tree against a fiery red sky, style of Leon Golub, thick impasto and scraped textures, symbolic and raw --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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