Stanley Donwood Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

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Stanley Donwood Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a Stanley Donwood style in Midjourney.
by Stanley Donwood

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How to Use This Stanley Donwood 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 Stanley Donwood Midjourney Prompt

Stanley Donwood, renowned for his iconic collaborations with Radiohead, brings a distinct dystopian and graphic aesthetic. This style is characterized by stark, often haunting landscapes, linocut-inspired textures, and a high-contrast, limited color palette—frequently black, white, and a single bold accent color like red. In Midjourney, using a prompt with the Stanley Donwood style generates powerfully atmospheric images that feel both handmade and politically charged. It's perfect for creating surreal, melancholic scenes or bold, graphic compositions with a sense of underlying tension and narrative depth, evoking the spirit of his profound album art.

Stanley Donwood Prompt Ideas

  • A desolate landscape with a single, twisted tree under a giant, blood-red sun, linocut print, in the style of Stanley Donwood --ar 16:9
  • A lone figure in a suit walking through a sprawling, brutalist city where the buildings are glitching into static, art by Stanley Donwood, monochromatic with red accents
  • A flock of birds forming a chaotic, swirling vortex in the sky above a calm sea, high-contrast black and white, Stanley Donwood style, graphic illustration --ar 3:4
  • An abstract image of a collapsing forest fire, represented by bold geometric shapes and jagged lines, screen print aesthetic, in the style of Stanley Donwood

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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