Linocut SREF Style Guide for Midjourney
Linocut SREF code
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How to Use This Linocut 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 Linocut SREF style
This high-contrast aesthetic mimics traditional relief printing, specifically the bold, graphic appearance of a Linocut or woodcut illustration. It is characterized by the exclusive use of thick, dark shapes carved out against a light background, utilizing dense parallel lines and cross-hatching to render intricate details, shading, and texture in the landscape, portraiture, and still life subjects. To achieve this striking style in Midjourney, users should incorporate printing terminology in their prompt. This look translates exceptionally well across various subjects, providing a timeless, handcrafted visual impact.
Linocut Prompt Ideas
- Intense portrait of an old sea captain, bold black ink on cream paper, heavy cross-hatching detail
- Dramatic mountain landscape reflecting in a calm lake, swirling cloud patterns, high contrast linocut illustration
- Still life featuring a vintage teapot and citrus fruits, black and white linocut graphic design, strong shadows
- Steampunk airship floating above a Victorian city, detailed linocut print texture, dark blue ink on parchment background