Norman Cornish Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

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Norman Cornish Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a Norman Cornish style in Midjourney.
by Norman Cornish

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How to Use This Norman Cornish 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 Norman Cornish Midjourney Prompt

Norman Cornish was a celebrated English artist known for chronicling the life of coal mining communities. His work captures the raw, everyday reality of industrial towns with a distinctive, often somber, and deeply humane touch. When you use this style in a Midjourney prompt, it generates images with a gritty, textured quality, often using a palette of charcoal, earthy tones, and muted colors. This approach is perfect for creating evocative scenes of working-class life, historical narratives, or portraits imbued with a strong sense of character and place, blending social realism with expressive, sketchy linework.

Norman Cornish Prompt Ideas

  • A group of coal miners with weary faces returning home at dusk, walking down a cobblestone street, in the style of Norman Cornish, muted tones, atmospheric lighting --ar 16:9
  • Portrait of an old woman sitting by a window in a dimly lit room, her hands folded on her lap, a sense of quiet contemplation, in the style of Norman Cornish, charcoal and pastel textures --ar 3:4
  • New York City street musicians playing for a small crowd on a rainy evening, captured with the gritty, social-realist aesthetic of Norman Cornish style, expressive characters, dramatic shadows --ar 4:3
  • A still life of a miner's lunchbox, a thermos, and a flat cap on a simple wooden table, in the style of Norman Cornish, rough textures, muted color palette, single light source from the side --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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