Painterly Illustration SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Painterly Illustration SREF code

Use this code to get a Painterly Illustration style.
--sref 1673562148

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How to Use This Painterly 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 Painterly Illustration SREF style

This aesthetic captures the essence of high-quality contemporary illustration, blending sharp, defined elements with visible, energetic brushwork reminiscent of ink or watercolor washes. It prioritizes vibrant color palettes and strong, often slightly expressive composition, making subjects—whether portraits, landscapes, or still life—feel dynamic yet carefully rendered. When utilizing this **style** in a **Midjourney prompt**, emphasizing textural qualities and rendering precision ensures outputs maintain this expressive, clean, and richly detailed look suitable for editorial or concept art. This **prompt** strategy effectively leverages the tool's ability to mimic traditional artistic media digitally.

Painterly Illustration Prompt Ideas

  • A close-up portrait of an elderly female philosopher with intense eyes, expressive painterly illustration, visible ink strokes, soft but vibrant color palette
  • A floating island city built into lush green mountains, featuring traditional pagodas, dynamic watercolor brushstrokes, vibrant greens and earthy tones, concept art
  • Minimalist still life of a single white ceramic teapot surrounded by exotic flowers, clean lines and expressive marker rendering, high key lighting
  • An ancient Martian explorer discovering overgrown ruins, detailed painterly illustration with visible texture and dynamic lighting, high saturation

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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