Distressed Ink Illustration SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Distressed Ink Illustration SREF code

Use this code to get a Distressed Ink Illustration style.
--sref 3405859433

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How to Use This Distressed Ink Illustration 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 Distressed Ink Illustration SREF style

This striking aesthetic combines delicate, intricate line work, reminiscent of classic pen and ink drawings or manga sketches, layered over heavily textured backgrounds. Characterized by high-contrast compositions and a vivid yet deliberately distressed color palette—often featuring rich ochres against deep blues—it creates a moody, almost antique feel. Mastering this style in Midjourney requires careful prompt engineering focusing on texture and rendering medium to achieve this unique, gritty illustrative outcome.

Distressed Ink Illustration Prompt Ideas

  • A lone wanderer standing on a floating island overlooking a desolate yellow landscape, highly detailed ink lines, distressed paper texture, vibrant yellow and teal color scheme
  • Close-up portrait of a mysterious sorceress with deep shadows and intense gaze, rendered with cross-hatching and gritty texture, dramatic contrast
  • Vanitas still life featuring an antique glass decanter, a human skull, and bright yellow fruit, rough texture, dark moody background, expressive linework
  • A flock of metallic birds taking flight from an ornate, decaying city ruin, dramatic composition, heavy texture brushwork

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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