Engraving SREF Style Guide for Midjourney
Engraving SREF code
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How to Use This Engraving SREF Code
Step 1: Find Your Style
Browse our extensive styles list and find the perfect style reference for your project.
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
Combine your prompt with the SREF code. Don't forget the aspect ratio! e.g., --ar 16:9
What is Engraving SREF style
This aesthetic is defined by meticulous cross-hatching and fine linework used to build depth and texture, closely mimicking traditional steel or wood engravings from the 19th century. It relies entirely on line density rather than tone, resulting in high contrast and intricate detail, especially in portraits and still lifes. When using this style in Midjourney, specifying terms like "hatching," "etching," or "line art" helps achieve the desired look. A strong prompt should emphasize the detail and monochromatic nature to perfectly replicate this classic illustrative style.
Engraving Prompt Ideas
- A detailed portrait of an old sea captain, intense expression, extreme cross-hatching, vintage book illustration
- Still life of antique clock parts and gears on a wooden table, high contrast black and white engraving
- Vast panoramic landscape of a forgotten temple ruins in the jungle, detailed etching
- Close-up study of an owl perched on a branch, meticulous fine lines, 19th century scientific illustration