Academic Painting SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Academic Painting SREF code

Use this code to get a Academic Painting style.
--sref 3783994179

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How to Use This Academic Painting SREF Code

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 Academic Painting SREF style

This aesthetic merges the dramatic intensity of 19th-century Romanticism with the precise rendering techniques of Academic painting. Key features include deep shadows, luxurious textures, and emotional depth, often drawing inspiration from Old Masters like Reynolds or Delacroix. When crafting a **Midjourney prompt** for this **style**, focus on rich fabrics, chiaroscuro lighting, and historical or dramatic subjects to achieve this painterly **style**. It excels at generating evocative portraits and atmospheric landscapes that feel both classical and newly realized through AI interpretation.

Academic Painting Prompt Ideas

  • A moody still life featuring antique silver, white roses, and a black raven on dark velvet, inspired by 17th-century Dutch Masters
  • A dramatic landscape of towering, turbulent storm clouds over a misty classical valley, high Romanticism painting, sublime atmosphere
  • Elegant portrait of a young nobleman in ruffled white silk cravat and pale jacket, dark chiaroscuro background, highly detailed oil painting technique
  • An interior scene dominated by draped emerald velvet curtains and gilded ornamentation, soft natural light illuminating pale roses on a marble table

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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