Expressive Materiality SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Expressive Materiality SREF code

Use this code to get a Expressive Materiality style.
--sref 2551610921

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How to Use This Expressive Materiality 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 Expressive Materiality SREF style

The Painterly style emphasizes visible texture, rich surface detail, and expressive brushwork, often mimicking traditional media like oil or acrylic painting. In **Midjourney**, using this **style** descriptor yields images where depth and materiality are paramount, resulting in subjects that feel tactile and hand-crafted rather than smoothly rendered. This approach works exceptionally well for portraits, landscapes, and still life compositions, adding weight and artistic depth. To achieve this look in your **prompt**, specifying texture keywords alongside artistic references can enhance the desired effect dramatically.

Expressive Materiality Prompt Ideas

  • Close-up portrait of an astronaut with cracked helmet visor, painterly style, heavy impasto texture, dramatic rim lighting
  • Vast alien desert landscape under twin moons, highly textured painterly style, earthy tones, concept art
  • Baroque still life of forgotten treasures on a wooden table, rendered in a thick painterly style, moody lighting
  • A lone wizard reading ancient scrolls in a crumbling library, dynamic pose, deep shadow detail, expressive painterly illustration

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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